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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 26, Part 1: Vitamin D
November 28, 2022
Moderate exercise reduces heart risk, mortality—but is more better? When to hold, when to fold with statins; Medical establishment, media dismiss vitamin D bone benefits on scant evidence; Now they want to stop paying for vitamin D blood tests? Are we all at risk for monkeypox? Stress increases cravings for “comfort food” (DUH!); Dementia risk increases with consumption of ultra-processed food; Junk food during pregnancy threatens health of offspring; When osteoporosis medications become necessary. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy, Fourth in a Series
September 16, 2022
Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 4.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy, Third in a Series
September 9, 2022
Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 3.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy, Second in a Series
September 2, 2022
Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy
August 26, 2022
Study: Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 1.

ENCORE Honoring Dr. Stephen Sinatra: America’s Decades-Long Fight Against Heart Disease, Part 1
June 28, 2022
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist, weighs in on the successes and failures of America’s decades-long fight against heart disease. Dr. Sinatra describes what he terms “The Great Cholesterol Myth”. Is ubiquinol really superior to high-quality coenzyme Q10? What are the impacts of Covid on the heart? Has the pandemic set us back in terms of heart disease prevention? Dr. Sinatra undertook a lengthy post-doctoral course of study in psychiatry, where he learned of the critical impact of stress, loneliness, anger, and hopelessness on the cardiovascular system. His upcoming book deals with a unique subject—grounding—which invokes connection with the earth’s geomagnetism as a wellspring of health. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE Honoring Dr. Stephen Sinatra: America’s Decades-Long Fight Against Heart Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s foremost integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gout
June 22, 2022
I have gout. Is my high uric acid caused by too much craft beer?; Do green tea and other teas block diamine oxidase? Should I avoid drinking them due to my histamine overload?; How can you lower high cholesterol caused by epilepsy medication without taking a statin?; Any strategies to clear away any potential future negative impacts from covid mRNA vaccines? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Leg Cramps
May 26, 2022
I drink tea in the morning but by the third cup, I am vomiting it back up. What gives?; I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. Can I take NTFactor?; I have a coronary calcium score that increased in the last five years. Do I need to increase Lipitor?; My husband gets terrible leg cramps. What can he do for this?; Do doctors routinely order Hemoglobin A1c or do I have to ask my doctor for the test?; I've been taking SAM-e for years and my doctor told me to stop with no explanation. Your thoughts?; I'm having long-haul covid symptoms. Can I be helped by Functional Medicine? Click HERE for part 1.