Sleep

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Maintaining Your Nutrition Plan Through the Holidays
December 3, 2021
Maintaining your nutrition therapy plan through the holidays; Lack of sleep impacts appetite for snacks.

ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1
December 2, 2021
Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings shares a broad array of strategies for averting mental decline in his book, "The Aging Brain." To what extent is dementia pre-ordained by our genes? Can we overcome our genetic predispositions? What roles for exercise, sleep, stress reduction? What evidence supports lifetime learning? What medications rob memory? What type of diet has been shown to stave off brain deterioration? Are there “brain foods”? What supplements have memory protective effects? Does hormone replacement help? Is there scientific evidence to support the benefits of spirituality? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings, "The Aging Brain." Click HERE for part 1.

How Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Can Support Your Innate Healing and Regenerative Capacities, Part 1
October 20, 2021
Today’s guest is integrative MD and magnetic therapy expert, Dr. William Pawluk, author of "Supercharge Your Health with PEMF Therapy: How Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Can Jumpstart Your Health, Banish Pain, Improve Sleep, and Help Prevent and Relieve Over 80 Common Health Conditions." Dr. Pawluk has studied PEMF extensively and he describes its mode of action, supporting the body’s innate healing and regenerative capacities. Is PEMF safe? How does it differ from TENS or electrical stimulation? Can PEMF address psychiatric conditions and brain disorders? Why does it have such limited applications in conventional medicine, approved only for nonunion of fractures and wound healing? Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) used for treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders a form of PEMF? What’s the optimal frequency and duration of treatment? Do home devices really work? How do you determine what type of therapy is right for you? Click HERE for part 2.

How Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Can Support Your Innate Healing and Regenerative Capacities, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with integrative MD and magnetic therapy expert, Dr. William Pawluk, author of "Supercharge Your Health with PEMF Therapy: How Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Can Jumpstart Your Health, Banish Pain, Improve Sleep, and Help Prevent and Relieve Over 80 Common Health Conditions." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Herbs to Support Better Sleep
August 27, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Any advice on the herbs I'm using to help me sleep longer?; What tests should be included in my visit with an integrative medicine practitioner?; My MCV is slightly elevated and my doctor doesn't seem concerned about it. Is there any way I can lower it naturally?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaxing While Nursing
August 4, 2021
Should parents be concerned for their teenage athletes' health who have had the covid vaccine?; Bravo to Dr. Hoffman for not being silenced!; Is it safe for my daughter to take the vaccine while nursing her new baby, or should she wait?; I take zinc every day as part of my regimen. Why do I need to take copper? And how much?; My 86-year-old mother has been advised to take Reclast. She only has osteopenia in her hip. What say you?; I've been taking gummies for sleep, but now I notice I'm a little more forgetful. Is it the gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 1
July 29, 2021
Surveys show tens of millions of Americans suffer from what’s been termed “Coronasomnia”. Miles Sarill, a scientist with CV Sciences, has a deep-dive on natural support for sleep and stress—you’ll learn about some promising new nutraceuticals, PlusCBD Wellness Blends. They were formulated alongside the CV Sciences team of doctors and scientists to take full advantage of key dietary ingredients to promote relaxation during the day and night. Wellness Blends gummies combine the balancing effects of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) with research-backed botanicals and nutraceutical ingredients to promote sleep and minimize the effects of stress. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Miles Sarill, a scientist at CV Sciences, makers of some promising new nutraceuticals that help with stress, tension, and sleeplessness while transitioning into a new “normal”. Click HERE for part 1.