Supplements

Natural Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Part 1
July 18, 2017
Educator/Clinician James Lavalle, author of "Your Blood Never Lies," discusses the benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for metabolic syndrome. What do the latest studies say about its efficacy in combatting heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension? What are the five most important tests that your doctor might not order? What's the "best" diet according to anthropological research? How do resistant starches support GI health? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Educator/Clinician James Lavalle, author of "Your Blood Never Lies," about the benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for metabolic syndrome. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 15, Part 2
July 17, 2017
Are algae-based Omega 3s superior to fish oil? Building muscle after an injury; If you have trouble sleeping, congratulations, you’re an evolutionary marvel! Persistent mental stress linked to heart disease (DUH!); Is a genetic test to predict addiction a bridge too far? Why are two black pastors suing Coca-Cola? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
July 14, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Can you recommend any antioxidant supplements that don't contain copper?; I'm 63 years old, 5'3" at 205 pounds and my weight will not budge despite exercising 5 to 6 days a week with a trainer - help!

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 12, 2017
I've been on statins for 23 years and would like to stop taking Crestor, but what can I do about my increasing calcium score? How nutritious is nutritional yeast, any downside to its consumption? Dr. H, how much vitamin D are you currently taking? I'm considering taking strontium for mild osteoporosis but I'm concerned about risks for heart problems, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 8, Part 1
July 10, 2017
A caller with venous insufficiency and Type 2 diabetes; A megadose of Vitamin D quells sunburn pain, redness; Natural treatment of restless leg syndrome; Vitamin D vs. cardiovascular disease; Is curcumin a blood thinner? Treatment for underactive adrenals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 8, Part 2

How to economize when you're taking 25(!) supplements per day; Natural ways to lower blood pressure; Reassuring news about strontium; A marijuana breathalyzer may become a new tool for traffic cops; American Heart Association says use corn oil in place of lard or butter--but new studies show it promotes breast cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 5, 2017
Should I cut back on my vitamin D given Dr. Gaby's recommendations? Why did it take several years of taking 8,000 IU vitamin D every day to get my levels in the 50's? Is there a benefit for a healthy, active retiree to get IV vitamin C or glutathione regularly? Is it safe to consume water from Type 1 PET plastic bottles (polyethylene terephthalate)? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 1, Part 1
July 3, 2017
Remembering iconoclastic physician John Sarno, author of "Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection", who died this week at 93; To your health--immune-enhancing probiotic beer debuts; What type of Magnesium is best? When to take L-glutamine for exercise; Is there no limit to human longevity? Does frequent sex make you smarter, live longer? Hydrogen breath test to detect Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
June 16, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers listener questions: "I take magnesium taurate for my heart and magnesium citrate for bowel regularity, am I taking too much?...Therapeutic role of vitamin B12 in chronic tinnitus; Marginal vitamin A deficiency facilitates Alzheimer's; Coffee boosts enzyme that could protect against dementia."