Sleep

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Prostate, Thyroid and More
March 18, 2020
Now that I'm on Metformin, does it make sense to continue taking blood sugar support supplements?; What supplements do you suggest to promote a healthy prostate?; What is a healthy dosage of iodine for a person with a family history of thyroid dysfunction?; If one takes large doses of melatonin, would it "tell" the body to stop producing it naturally? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 14, Part 1
March 16, 2020
Do we really need 3 cups of low-fat dairy daily as the Dietary Guidelines stipulate? Drinking tea improves brain connectivity, reduces stroke risk; DUH story of the month: Processed food triggers obesity (ya think?); Cocoa vs. claudication; Sleep trackers foster “orthosomnia”; Which nuts are best for heart health? Do vitamin and mineral patches really work? Green tea vs. fatty liver. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 7, Part 2
March 9, 2020
Fish oil, oft-maligned by mainstream medicine and the media, makes a resounding comeback; ”B12 Deadly” says NY Times (REALLY??); Health and detox benefits of saunas; Supplements for post-pneumonia recovery; Clinical focus on black cumin seed extract; At what age can women stop getting routine annual mammograms? Prebiotics could help sleep. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Health In the New Year
December 27, 2019
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the New Year; The critical importance of melatonin to health.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How much sleep is too much?
November 20, 2019
What does environmental toxicity have to do with nutrition?; How much sleep is too much? Is a 30 minute nap each day too much given I sleep 8 and a half hours at night?; Am I doing any harm by spending 20 minutes in a dry sauna after my workouts each day?; My wrists are getting quite thin. Are there any exercises or supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Craving Junk Food
November 15, 2019
Medical education not covering basics of nutrition; There's a scientific reason you crave junk food when you don't get enough sleep.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Mummies!
November 13, 2019
Can you comment on the article about mummies having atherosclerosis?; Help! I am plagued by insomnia!; My wife has diabetes, underwent a kidney transplant, and has Baastrup's disease and bursitis. What should she do/take?; Could you discuss Bile Acid Diarrhea? Many times people with IBS-D really have BAD which is often underdiagnosed. Click HERE for part 1.

CBD and PTSD, Part 1
October 1, 2019
Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences, has an update on the latest hemp extract research. He brings very encouraging findings in the areas of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep. Click HERE for part 2.

CBD and PTSD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Part 1
September 5, 2019
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) may be the overlooked missing link to many maladies including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, obesity, anxiety, depression, TMJ, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's. In children and adolescents, it may cause Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Michael Gelb, co-author of "Gasp," describes the range of symptoms airway disorders can provoke. Why are they so prevalent? Is it something about our modern lifestyles? Is SDB the same as sleep apnea? How is it diagnosed? Even if you don't snore, could you have airway problems? Who should suspect they might have SDB? Why do airway problems damage the heart and brain? How do they rev up pain pathways? What's their relationship to weight gain? What treatment options exist for patients with SDB? How are their lives transformed? Click HERE for part 2.