Sleep

ENCORE: Sleep, Part 2
October 6, 2016
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Robert Rosenberg about chronic sleep problems, their consequences and their solutions. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 14, 2016
The health implications of shortening of days and daylight savings time. Is spastic esophageal motility disorder gastrointestinal or neurological? Is there an app that can decipher the amount of vitamins and minerals I get taking all my supplements? How can I gain muscle and tone with my workouts while following a Paleo diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 10, 2016
I have sleep apnea but I sleep better without my CPAP machine, what should I do? What supplements do you and Leyla take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
June 29, 2016
If someone on Coumadin were having a heart attack, would you give them an aspirin? Which vitamin D test is the correct one? Should I stop taking vitamin D a few days before a test? How dangerous is untreated sleep apnea? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 7, 2016
Evidence of leaky gut in 1916? What do you think of collagen protein? What can I take for Barrett’s esophagus instead of proton pump inhibitors? Will taking melatonin long term reduce production of it in my pineal gland? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 1
December 7, 2015
Researchers for hire: Coke underwrites obesity "research" that exonerates sodas; BigPharma pays off prof who urges public to ignore reports of statin dangers; Sugar-free sodas still bad for teeth; Why "energy drinks" may actually put you to sleep. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 2

New studies validate l-theanine's sleep benefits; In international health rankings--of 17 advanced countries--U.S. is dead last; A handful of walnuts a day keeps the cardiologist away; More than half of U.S. doctors experience burnout; Vaccine researchers puzzled why a previous flu shot renders a subsequent shot given one year later ineffective; Vitamin D reduces incidence of seasonal flu in school kids, reduces asthma exacerbations; A new form of magnesium--magnesium L-threonate--helps curb Alzheimer's; What happens to people's health when doctors go on strike? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2015
Worried about lack of sleep? Millions of Americans sleep less than the "optimal" 8 hrs per night, said to result in cognitive problems, immune suppression, and metabolic slow-down. But a new study reveals that "Paleo" cultures sleep, on average, only 6 1/2 hrs per night! Is sitting really "the new smoking?" New study suggests sitting harms exaggerated; Over-reliance on mobile devices by teens creates a new medical syndrome--"text neck;" When it comes to critiquing the American diet, QB Tom Brady shows he doesn't have deflated balls; Reg'Activ, a new probiotic breakthrough that delivers glutathione benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 14, 2015
I fall asleep after every meal, what’s going on? Is it ok to take melatonin or theanine before a fasting blood test? Does the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and anti-inflammatory supplements apply to everyone with IBD? Is oral progesterone better than progesterone cream? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: The Importance of Sleep
October 9, 2015
How sleep deprivation impacts metabolism, health, and hinders weight loss efforts. Lessons in sleep hygiene.