Supplements

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
December 31, 2021
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Final Episode of 2021
December 29, 2021
Omicron stats; Study: Fosamax associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety; My significant other is missing some childhood vaccines. Is there an age limit when you can get the childhood jabs?; Study: New type 2 diabetes treatment shows promise in first human study; Does silica in supplements cause lung fibrosis? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy

Would you suggest breakfast ideas for someone who has coronary artery plaque and is on a statin?; My friend has diabetes and neuropathy in his feet and lower legs. His doctor told him to eat potassium-rich foods. Is this right?; Could you discuss umbilical cord stem cell therapy and its pros and cons?; I was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. What should I take nutritionally to repair the myelin sheath?; Does selenium and vitamin E increase prostate cancer risk? Revisit of an old study; I take a SAMe supplement that contains titanium dioxide. Should I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 25, Part 2
December 27, 2021
Breastfeeding, known to help offspring’s brain development, may also help moms stave off cognitive decline; Magnetic stimulation of brain improves memory, reverses severe depression; When infection may be a “hard stop” for elective surgery; Why do doctors keep telling people to avoid cheese while ignoring sugar’s harms? Massage doesn’t just make you feel better—it heals muscles; Beyond Meat stock plummets after company falls short of earnings projections; Inexpensive zinc mouthwash prevents mouth sores in chemo patients. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Natural Therapies for Heart Failure, Part 1
December 23, 2021
Dr. Peter Langsjoen and his late father Dr. Per Langsjoen are acknowledged to be the pioneers of the clinical application of CoQ10 and ubiquinol in heart disease. Dr. Langsjoen is a practicing cardiologist who has written numerous papers on reversing congestive heart failure with CoQ10 and ubiquinol. The key to their action lies with the mitochondria, the ubiquitous powerhouses of the cells. He theorizes that the universal adoption of statins in cardiology has spawned an epidemic of heart failure, which is on the rise, in part because statins interfere with the synthesis of CoQ10. Claiming never to prescribe statins to his patients, he recently co-authored a controversial paper highlighting their risks. He reveals some surprising facts about the supply chain for most commercially-available CoQ10. Is ubiquinol preferable to CoQ10? What’s an effective dose for heart failure patients? What about ordinary healthy seniors who want to optimize their energy and performance? How is it best taken? Can it benefit athletes? What about for neurodegenerative conditions? Can measuring CoQ10 levels provide guidance toward optimal dosing? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Therapies for Heart Failure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Langsjoen who, along with his late father Dr. Per Langsjoen, are acknowledged to be the pioneers of the clinical application of CoQ10 and ubiquinol in heart disease. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Lithium
December 15, 2021
Study: SARS-CoV-2 spike impairs DNA damage repair and inhibits recombination in vitro; Can low dose lithium be beneficial for mood enhancement for those taking thyroid replacement? Or is it contraindicated?; I recently had a bout of diverticulitis. What can I do to avoid another flare-up?; Is calcium citrate helpful for acid reflux?; What are your thoughts on silicon dioxide added to supplements?; Could you talk about restless legs syndrome? Click HERE for part 1.

How to Keep Our Digestion Optimal During the Often Richly-Decadent Holiday Eating, Part 1
December 14, 2021
Each year as we enter the holiday season, we go to our "Digestion-Guru" Martie Whittekin for some sound advice about how to keep our digestion optimal during all the delicious yet often richly-decadent holiday eating. Martie is the author of numerous books. She knows that the natural approach to digestive health is far better (and in the long-term more successful) than simply popping an over-the-counter antacid for relief. She details the benefits of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics to maintain digestive health and immunity this holiday season. Click HERE for part 2.

How to Keep Our Digestion Optimal During the Often Richly-Decadent Holiday Eating, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec, & Other Acid Blockers." Her latest book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.