Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Saturated Fats
June 24, 2020
Study: Limit on saturated fats unnecessary; I'm going to have some torn meniscus removed from my knee. Any supplements to hasten healing? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 1
June 22, 2020
COVID-19: Are we flattening the curve—or headed for a “second wave”? Opinions differ on whether coronavirus infection confers lasting immunity; Early data shows no uptick in coronavirus transmission from protests; Why some people who never had COVID-19 may still be immune; “Meth-Gators” and “Attack-Squirrels”—REALLY? The low-down on Tru Niagen for mitochondrial support; Natural treatment for ankylosing spondylitis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 1
June 18, 2020
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, www.healthydirections.com, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist, weighs in on the lessons of COVID-19. It’s a call-to-action to optimize our health. While no supplements have yet been conclusively demonstrated to prevent or treat the coronavirus, there are plausible nutrients that can support immunity and reduce inflammation. Particularly concerning are reports that COVID-19 can affect the heart; there are disturbing accounts of strokes in relatively young individuals not considered in high-risk categories. Dr. Sinatra weighs in on the hydroxychloroquine controversy. He shares the results of studies he’s undertaken on the practice of “earthing” and on the effects of emotional release techniques. We reflect on the mental health consequences of prolonged lockdown. Click HERE for part 2.

The Lessons of COVID-19, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis
June 17, 2020
Can you help my 69-year-old sister with Rheumatoid Arthritis? She also has Hashimoto's and Lyme's.; I have pain from the screw heads in my tibia. Are there any supplements I can take to help?; My husband recently broke a bone in his foot. What supplements can help hasten healing?; How does T.J. Robinson's olive oil compare with Dr. Gundry's? How can I find out the polyphenol saturation of the products? Click HERE for part 1.

Supplementation for Cardiovascular Health, Part 1
June 16, 2020
The cardiovascular system can be divided into three main components: the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood. Each element of this triad has to constantly be at its best to allow the entire system to function properly and to ensure that each cell of the body receives the oxygen and nutrients it needs to thrive, as well as unload the by-products of normal cellular respiration such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and other metabolic by-products. Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, details the benefits of three compounds, each acting at a different level of the cardiovascular system: menaquinone-7 (MK-7), ubiquinol, and nattokinase. Click HERE for part 2.

Supplementation for Cardiovascular Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 13, Part 1
June 15, 2020
As the lockdown ends, the big question is “Will there be a second wave?” Two hairstylists who had coronavirus saw 140 clients—what happened next is shocking; Could immune-boosting supplements aggravate an autoimmune condition? Study of “anti-inflammatory diet” for rheumatoid arthritis shows scant benefits—but was the diet right? Does cooking, freezing, or drying food rob it of its healthful enzymes? Will trap-shooting exacerbate a rotator cuff injury? Repetitive negative thinking may hasten dementia onset. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 13, Part 2

Coronavirus starts in the nasal passages—nasal lavage may halt its spread to lungs, acid-blocker drugs may promote pneumonia; Transdermal magnesium—myth or reality? The problem with false-negative coronavirus tests; Supplements for H. pylori; Green tea vs. respiratory infections; Chinese researchers confirm link between selenium status and severity of COVID-19; Alpha lipoic acid reduces tinnitus severity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Anxiety, Zinc, Aged Garlic and More
June 10, 2020
Help! My son has been struggling with anxiety for the past five years; How can I naturally lower my CRP and ESR?; Should I take zinc picolinate with food or with certain vitamins?; Could I safely take aged garlic when I cannot have any soy?; I'm a type 1 diabetic. Are there any supplements to help protect and even restore peripheral nerve function? Click HERE for part 1.