Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 2
August 23, 2021
Natural Rx for scar prevention; FDA targets hemp products in new attack on supplements; Half of Americans think they’ll never have a pain-free day again; Over-the-counter pregnenolone relieves back pain; CBD and benfotiamine are additional options for pain; Natural treatments for concussion; Apples vs. inflammation; Vegans more prone to osteoporosis—but supplements can help; Diet shown conclusively to prevent cognitive decline; Stool test can predict risk for dementia; Exercise preserves cognitive function in seniors; DHEA vs. osteoporosis; Tart cherries improve long-distance running performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: High Fructose Corn Syrup
August 19, 2021
I've been taking Armour Thyroid for years but get a build-up of phlegm from it. Is there an alternative?; People mistakenly think high fructose corn syrup is the same as fructose found in fruit. It's not!; NOW identifies problems with curcumin products on Amazon; My dermatologist first told me I have "dandruff" on my forehead but when the prescribed cream didn't work, she prescribed 5-Fluorouracil. Is this right?; My husband had a stent put in due to a 75% blockage and is now on many meds. Can he still take his vitamins? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 14, Part 1
August 16, 2021
As if Delta weren't bad enough--here comes Lamda! Vaccine efficacy wanes as boosters seem inevitable; Natural immunity after Covid is no guarantee against reinfection; More kids are getting Covid--but does that justify school mask mandates and shots for kids? If you have antibodies do you still need to take the vaccine? Government contemplates more draconian restrictions for unvaxxed; More proof that diet matters in Covid; Vitamin K slashes heart risk; Kids now get 2/3s of their calories from ultra-processed food. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 1
August 9, 2021
Eradicating Covid—is it a realistic goal? Why we shouldn’t get too crazy about the Delta variant; Is the debate really over about whether previously infected need to vaccinate? “Long Covid” uncommon among kids; Does fish oil cause—or prevent—heart arrhythmias? Are sufferers of autoimmune disorders at risk of a flare with the vaccine? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2

Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaxing While Nursing
August 4, 2021
Should parents be concerned for their teenage athletes' health who have had the covid vaccine?; Bravo to Dr. Hoffman for not being silenced!; Is it safe for my daughter to take the vaccine while nursing her new baby, or should she wait?; I take zinc every day as part of my regimen. Why do I need to take copper? And how much?; My 86-year-old mother has been advised to take Reclast. She only has osteopenia in her hip. What say you?; I've been taking gummies for sleep, but now I notice I'm a little more forgetful. Is it the gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 1
August 2, 2021
Covid game change: Vaccinated can get it, spread it; People are inclined to believe the worst when stressed--does it explain Covid hysteria? Millions watch Olympics, but study says few are inspired to get off the couch; Add probiotics to my list of performance-enhancing supplements; Can you take immune-enhancing nutrients post-vax? Can supplements fend off adverse effects of Covid shots? Natural support for Lyme Disease; Black women deficient in vitamin D are more vulnerable to Covid; Two shots, two facial paralyses in Covid vaccine recipient. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Gut-Brain Connection
July 30, 2021
No, it's not all in your head: Large study associates gut microbial metabolism with mental health.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 1
July 29, 2021
Surveys show tens of millions of Americans suffer from what’s been termed “Coronasomnia”. Miles Sarill, a scientist with CV Sciences, has a deep-dive on natural support for sleep and stress—you’ll learn about some promising new nutraceuticals, PlusCBD Wellness Blends. They were formulated alongside the CV Sciences team of doctors and scientists to take full advantage of key dietary ingredients to promote relaxation during the day and night. Wellness Blends gummies combine the balancing effects of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) with research-backed botanicals and nutraceutical ingredients to promote sleep and minimize the effects of stress. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Sleep and Stress Support, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Miles Sarill, a scientist at CV Sciences, makers of some promising new nutraceuticals that help with stress, tension, and sleeplessness while transitioning into a new “normal”. Click HERE for part 1.