Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 1, 2016
What do you think of the study that states too much vitamin D weakens legs? Should specific amino acids be taken separately so they don’t compete with each other? What do you think about Super Beta Prostate? What can I do about the Baker's cyst in my left knee? Which type of exercise is best, long marathons or short bursts of intense activity? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 19, 2016
FODMAPs diet becoming more popular for IBS. Low-dose naltrexone for MS. I’m a 62-year-old male, should I take DHEA? Is the preservative in grape juice causing my GERD? In addition to the Salad and Salmon Diet, what supplements should my husband take for gout? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In
May 13, 2016
This is part 2 of last week's episode where Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses vitamin D and chronic disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2
May 9, 2016
Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems; Strength training helps older adults live longer; How much protein is optimal for exercisers? Are stem cell treatments ready for prime time? Why "Biggest Losers" end up being biggest weight gainers; Do "sin taxes" on sodas work to decrease consumption? Curcumin improves arterial function; Australian blogger who claimed remarkable cancer self-cure admits fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 6, 2016
The very important role of vitamin D in relation to chronic disease Part I.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 5, 2016
Supplements act like “Hamburger Helper” for prescription anti-depressants. My husband has been running and lifting weights for the last 25 years but still can’t increase muscle size in his arms and legs, what gives? What’s the difference between linseed oil and flaxseed oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 28, 2016
I have Hashimoto’s, can I safely take a multivitamin that contains iodine? Would intermittent fasting be appropriate for those with Hashimoto’s? I have been diagnosed with beta-carotene overload, how can I hasten its detoxification? What are the benefits of Ashwagandha? Is Bacopa efficacious for memory? I’ve heard some supplements contain lead. Click HERE for Part 1.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 1
April 27, 2016
"10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat . . . and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Dr. Frank Lipman challenges the myth that feeling tired is a natural part of growing older; He highlights poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, sleep deprivation and over-medication as reasons why people age prematurely and develop obesity and degenerative diseases; He also focuses on the microbiome as a key mediator of disease and aging; He attacks common misconceptions about diet, exercise, and stress; His “2-Week Revitalize Program” is aimed at rebooting optimal metabolism; What are the 4 key supplements? The supportive 7 supplements? What herbal ingredients belong in an effective intestinal cleanse product? Dr. Lipman leverages his experience training in the South African bush to advance the concept of “Ubuntu” into healing. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 14, 2016
The impact of fruit intake on cardiovascular disease. Can I take Venus Flytrap (Carnivora) pills with my other supplements? What do you think of colon hydrotherapy for alleviating skin conditions? My husband experiences weakness after long runs, is there something he can do to prevent this? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is Lecithin passe? How does it work? Is there a medical term for catching your breath? Is there a more natural supplement I can take to replace Armour Thyroid? Does taking aged garlic cancel out the probiotic I’m taking? Click HERE for part 1.