Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 25, 2017
What are your thoughts on the study that showed supplemental curcumin to be less bioavailable than a teaspoon of turmeric in cooking?...I’m taking Propax but noticed the vitamin D dose is low, should I take more vitamin D?...I travel a lot internationally, how can I prevent Helicobacter pylori infection?...Any supplements to help heal a perforated ear drum? I’ve heard it is better to have an alkaline system vs. an acidic system, is this true?...I’ve lost my sense of smell and taste, is this unavoidable with age? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 18, 2017
Are there any natural blood thinners I can take for anticardiolipin syndrome? What do you think of heart rate variability as a measure or marker of health status, do you ever use it as a tool to prepare for marathons? Do you recommend daily coconut oil supplementation? If so, what time of day and how much? I live in northern Minnesota, how can I get vitamin D during the winter when sunlight is scarce? Click HERE for part 1.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil—health boon or bane? Part 1
January 12, 2017
Dr. Kaayla Daniel, the “Naughty Nutritionist,” dishes on the potential hazards of this popular health fad. Is it really fermented—or just rancid? Does it deliver adequate vitamin A, D, and EPA/DHA? Can its use lead to health problems? As the co-author of "Nourishing Broth," what’s her take on the health community’s current infatuation with broths? How should they be prepared? How do they fill in gaps left when people just consume muscle meats in lieu of other animal parts? Are there circumstances where too much broth can backfire? What about commercial products like “instant broth?” As the author of "The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food," Dr. Kaayla weighs in on soy hazards. Does this mean no one should ever consume soy? Click HERE for part 2.

Fermented Cod Liver Oil—health boon or bane? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kaayla Daniel, the “Naughty Nutritionist,” who dishes on the potential hazards of this popular health fad. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
January 6, 2017
Today, Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "Do you agree that antioxidants play an important role in prolonging life or assisting the aging process, or elsewhere? Which antioxidants are best?"

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 4, 2017
Thoughts on the New Year and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. Now in their mid-nineties, the incredible benefits of lifelong vitamin C intake. What are the health benefits of glucomannan, does it help with weight loss or is it just hype? Is there any alternative to statins for heart disease and stroke patients? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 24, Part 1
December 26, 2016
Cured meats may worsen asthma, but no evidence processed meats are bad for you; Your fitness tracker may leak your personal data to the dark web; Fluorescent lights may harm milk's flavor, nutrient content; Stem cells may eventually repair knees--but only with high-tech prep; How to hasten post-surgical recovery; Bed-bound with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome--help! Is selenium more than just an antioxidant? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 24, Part 2

Runners' brains are wired better; Can an elderly patient safely take magnesium? Magnesium may be the key to the Mediterranean Diet's cardiovascular benefits; Frequent saunas may protect men against dementia; Yet another knock against acid-blockers--they may interfere with cancer treatments; Why are lawyers suing drug companies when takers of acid-blockers develop kidney failure? Following multiple social media sites may be a recipe for anxiety, depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 23, 2016
Danish study finds increased stroke risk with PPI use; "The Scarlet Nutrient:" a critical look at the evidence to reevaluate vitamin A recommendations in pregnancy and beyond.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 21, 2016
Magnesium saved my life from an almost fatal asthma attack!...After I found out I had Crohn’s disease, I started taking Fisol (enteric-coated fishoil). My most recent colonoscopy shows no indication of Crohn’s anymore!...Which is the best diet, Paleo or Mediterranean? Are there any current documented “Blue Zones" supporting the Paleo Diet? Click HERE for part 2.