Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: SIBO
June 22, 2022
Save Our Supplements!; A win on glyphosate ruling; Diet and lifestyle considerations for ulcerative colitis; How can I successfully treat SIBO while adhering to a vegetarian diet?; Is taking vitamin C in pill form poorly absorbed? Are capsules better than tablets? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 18, Part 1: The end of cancer?
June 20, 2022
Fauci comes down with Covid: Latest study show deterioration of vaccine protection vs. Omicron; WHO calls for renaming monkeypox, citing racism; “100 success rate" in cancer trial—does it portend the end of cancer? Is the Novavax vaccine worth waiting for? Dr. Nathan Bryan on the universal applications of nitric oxide supplements. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Natural Skin Care, Part 1
June 16, 2022
When autoimmune disease undermined her skin health, nutritionist Ginger Downey, MS, CNS, sought natural solutions. She offers diet tips for skin optimization, emphasizing that what you feed your skin is as important as what you put on your skin. Downey underscores the importance of the microbiome, and links skin disorders to leaky gut syndrome. She enumerates the ingredients to avoid in skin products, and highlights which are beneficial. What vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and nutraceuticals support skin wellness? As a principal in DermaMed Solutions, a company that supplies spa owners, dermatologists and plastic surgeons with innovative skin solutions, Downey discusses microdermabrasion, lasers, and other rejuvenative skin procedures. As Executive Director of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) she describes the CNS credential that validates the expertise of nutrition health professionals. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Skin Care, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ginger Downey, MS, CNS. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sun Protection
June 15, 2022
Supplements for sun protections--a preview; A remedy for leg cramps; I take L-carnitine. Should I be concerned about high TMAO?; What are your thoughts on Akkermansia as a probiotic? Does it really benefit the gut?; Am I taking enough Flava Naturals to benefit my health? Click HERE for part 1.

Preventing Congestive Heart Failure, Part 1
June 14, 2022
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is one of the most common diagnoses for those over 65. CHF is a progressive condition where the heart muscle is less able to contract and its pumping action can't keep up with the body's demands; the heart can't bring enough oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts offers a unique perspective as a medical professional who, prior to becoming a naturopathic practitioner, spent years in cardiovascular labs at hospitals. She was Chief of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island doing testing and research, and also taught and trained students for the Cardiology Lab in Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. She illustrates her experiences, past and current, and has preventive steps for this all too common cardiovascular event - including beneficial natural supplements such as aged garlic extract. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 1: Justin Bieber’s Facial Paralysis
June 13, 2022
Mask, don’t mask/Unnecessary vax recommendations for healthy kids/about-face on COVID testing before return to US—Why Americans’ trust in the CDC is waning; Covid “bitter-enders”; Confusing Monkeypox messaging; Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis; A victory for health freedom as committee recommends against glutathione ban; Too much chocolate can be dangerous—but that’s if you fall into a vat of it at a candy factory! How can coronary artery plaque be reversed? Polyphenols slow brain shrinkage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 2: Addiction-Susceptibility

Low FODMAP diet outperforms medical therapy for IBS; It’s claimed that probiotics are destroyed by stomach acid before reaching the intestine—REALLY? Novel probiotic scores vs. autism in preliminary trial; The gut-brain connection in depression; Strategies for tackling persistent Lyme Disease; Vitamin D, Omega-3, and moderate exercise cut cancer risk in elderly by 61%; Optimism benefits your health—but don’t become over-confident; Smoking dads pass on addiction-susceptibility, anxiety to male offspring. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is a vegan diet advisable for older adults?
June 8, 2022
Pharma chief caught with fake covid ID/passport; Is a vegan diet really advisable for older adults?; I have a pain on my left side since taking the Pfizer vaccine. Can you advise me on what to do?; My doctor prescribed an antibiotic and prednisone for a severe sore throat. Why prednisone?; Biologists warn again SAM-e; a critique. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Booster Shots

I recently had a 3 mm polyp removed from my colon. What should I be eating to prevent further polyps?; What are your thoughts regarding people without comorbidities getting booster shots?; What is the best time to take Alpha Lipoic Acid - with food or away from food? Click HERE for part 1.