Sleep

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Immune Reset
September 28, 2022
Save Our Supplements!; Stopgap funding bill lacks any provisions specific to supplement industry; Study: Association between meatless diet and depressive episodes; Any specific recipes and tips for resetting immunity per your book?; What brands of olive oil do you recommend?; What do you think of my sleep regimen? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 24, Part 2: Sleep Deprivation
September 26, 2022
Uptake of new Omicron vax is disappointing; Vaccine experts criticize universal bivalent vaccine recommendation; Statins for a high calcium score? Probiotics vs. antibiotic-induced diarrhea? Unhealthy gut may fuel breast cancer spread; Unborn babies can taste in the womb; Sleep deprivation can stoke inflammation; Overweight women who take birth control pills have a 24-fold higher risk of stroke. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Low Testosterone?
July 22, 2022
Poor sleep linked to reduced memory in older adults. Plus, low testosterone? A primer on aromatase inhibitors.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplements and Dental Plaque?
June 2, 2022
The Save Our Supplements Campaign!; Does a food have to say non-GMO in order for a consumer to be assured it is non-GMO?; My daughter recently lost 15 pounds due to insomnia. How can she regain it back?; What is your opinion on Serrapeptase as a supplement?; My sister's dental hygienist says taking a lot of supplements can contribute to dental plaque. Is this true? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Approaches for Vision and Eye Problems, Part 1
May 25, 2022
Dr. Rudrani Banik, integrative ophthalmologist, dishes on a variety of subjects related to eye health. Are eye shields necessary for personal protection against the coronavirus? What’s the effect of all that extra screen time we’re experiencing due to lockdown? In addition to “blue-blocker” eyewear, can nutritional supplementation confer resistance against eye stress caused by device overuse? Will limiting kids’ outdoor time spawn a generation of glasses wearers? Dr. Banik shares how her own experience with migraines led her to begin to investigate natural approaches for eye problems. She is currently conducting research on the use of mastic gum extract in the treatment of optic nerve strokes, and gene replacement therapy for a rare form of hereditary blindness. In the wake of civil disturbances, Dr. Banik reports on advocacy by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to minimize the use of dangerous crowd control measures like rubber bullets. Stem cells are showing promise for restoring vision, but Dr. Banik suggests caution on their indiscriminate use. She previews her upcoming book, "The Macular Degeneration Prevention Protocol." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Approaches for Vision and Eye Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, integrative ophthalmologist. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Tips for Insomnia
May 18, 2022
I was told I have infrequent asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Why do I have to treat it if I don't have any symptoms?; Some good tips for insomnia?; If I were to take every supplement recommended for good health I'd be taking 20 supplements! What to do?; Is there one supplement that contains everything you recommend for mitochondrial support?; I'm having side effects with my blood pressure medication - help!; I get reflux especially at night when I lie down. Should I take cough syrup? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Urinary Tract Infections
May 11, 2022
A natural option for fertilizing tomato plants; I'm a very active 86-year-old. Can I eat more carbs to support my activity?; Daylight savings time and morning sunshine; My 84-year-old mother-in-law keeps getting E. Coli urinary tract infections. What can we do to rid them once and for all?; I have Essential Thrombocytosis. How can I lower my platelets naturally? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Resistance v. Aerobic Exercise for Better Sleep
May 6, 2022
Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise for getting better ZZZs.

Leyla Weighs In: Sleep and Metabolism
April 15, 2022
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin follows up on the episode of March 25th on alcohol consumption and brain size. Plus, lights on during sleep can play havoc with metabolism.