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The Science of Immune Health, Part 1
May 19, 2020
Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Immune Health Expert Jim LaValle on the science of immune health. What is the immune system comprised of? How are immune cells weakened? What are ways to increase our immune system resilience? What supplements help optimize your immune system? How has the chemistry of aging garlic been shown in clinical studies to reduced inflammation and improve immune function? Click HERE for part 2.

The Science of Immune Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Immune Health Expert Jim LaValle. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 1
May 18, 2020
Age is a risk factor for Covid-19, but regardless of your age, “metabolic fitness” confers resistance; A surprisingly tiny percentage of Americans meet the criteria for optimal metabolic fitness; Why are thousands of people signing up to be deliberately exposed to coronavirus? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3? Why do men sometimes get breast cancer? Why are the homeless not dying in droves of Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 2

Hydroxychloroquine: New studies yield conflicting results—whether you’re willing to take it may depend on your party affiliation; Why are men more likely to be hospitalized for Covid-19, and die disproportionately? Is there any danger from elderberry causing cytokine storm? Surprise results of a study showing health professionals don’t die of Covid-19 in greater numbers than general populace; 3 new studies show protective benefits of Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) in diabetics at risk of cardiovascular disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin D Insufficiency and COVID-19
May 15, 2020
Vitamin D insufficiency may be prevalent in severe COVID-19 cases; The many impacts of low vitamin D levels.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 1
May 12, 2020
Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, details four key nutrients that build lung health and immunity. Cruciferous vegetables, selenium, quercetin, and CBD (cannabidiol) which, as a dietary ingredient, appears to have a researched immunomodulatory effect. CBD provides a way for individuals to balance their immune response, especially as their immune system becomes weakened by stress. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 2.

Four Key Nutrients to Fortify Your Lungs, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Science, Regulation & Education at CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. Intelligent Medicine listeners can receive 30% off their purchase at PlusCBDoil.com with promo code BEWELL. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 1
May 11, 2020
Vitamin D and zinc cited in new studies as crucial to Coronavirus defense; Steam heat, not harsh disinfectants, appears best for N95 mask cleaning; “Turfing” patients promoted spread of coronavirus to vulnerable elderly in nursing homes; The role of nitric oxide in maintaining resistance to infections, pollutants. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 2

That “immunity passport” may be an elusive goal; Sobering facts about coronavirus tests; Is the emphasis on obesity as a “comorbidity” prompting fat-shaming? Will seniors and those with medical conditions be forced to stay at home for the sake of “risk stratification”? How commonly used acid blockers increase the risk of dementia; Is there a good supplement for seniors? For teenagers? Reversing age-related decline of kidney function; Oregano as a coronavirus preventive; The good news about asthma and Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intravenous Vitamin C for COVID-19, Part 1
May 5, 2020
Dr. Jeanne Drisko, former Director of Kansas University Integrative Medicine, a pioneering academic center for research on natural medicine, discusses the plausibility of intravenous vitamin C for COVID-19; What were the encouraging results of IV C trials for severe respiratory illness? How does vitamin C work to counter the virus? Why some of the research may have short-changed patients with inadequate amounts of vitamin C; What are some of the obstacles to vitamin C studies? Why have vitamin C “drips” become so expensive? How does COVID-19 create a call-to-action for metabolic fitness? Dr. Drisko discusses her new textbook, "Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy: Principles and Practices." Click HERE for part 2.