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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: IV Vitamin C
April 29, 2020
Last month a hospital in Long Island was using intravenous Vitamin C to treat severe cases of COVID-19? That story seems to have faded away. Any idea why?; I have thrombocythemia. Is there any alternative treatment besides hydroxyurea? And if I must take the drug, what can I do to mitigate its' side effects?; Can you clarify the difference between NT Factor and Tru-Niagen? Which one would you choose for health and longevity? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 25, Part 1
April 27, 2020
How did the coronavirus models go so wrong? Antibody tests reveal more of us have had the virus than we could’ve imagined; The surprising secret to coronavirus’ elusiveness. Covid-19 can truly be said to be lifestyle disease; Hydroxychloroquine—boon or bust? Ventilators save only 10% of critically ill Covid-19 patients; Are masks useless without protective eyewear? FBI raids clinic offering IV vitamin C as coronavirus treatment. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Achieving Normal, Healthy Blood Pressure, Part 1
April 23, 2020
Dr. Matthew Budoff, Professor of Preventive Cardiology at UCLA, shares the results of a study evaluating the effects of a nitric oxide supplement (Berkeley Life) on hypertensive patients. After 12 weeks, use of the tablets reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 12.5 points; diastolic blood pressure declined by 4.7 points. Can patients safely use nitric oxide supplements alongside their blood pressure medications? How many beets or how much arugula would you have to eat to replicate the effects of the concentrated ingredients in Berkeley Life supplements? Are there any side effects? Do nitric oxide levels decline with aging? In chronic disease states? Could there be additional benefits of nitric oxide supplementation for athletic performance? For alleviating erectile dysfunction? Do other supplements like arginine and citrulline have similar impacts on nitric oxide? Nitrites in preserved meats like bacon—why are they bad when dietary nitrates are good? What does the nitric oxide saliva test indicate? The link between nitric oxide and inflammation? Click HERE for part 2.
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Achieving Normal, Healthy Blood Pressure, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff, Professor of Preventive Cardiology at UCLA, about the results of a study evaluating the effects of Berkeley Life nitric oxide supplements on hypertensive patients. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus, Soap and IV Vitamin C
April 22, 2020
Update on COVID-19; Is it true that soap can "dissolve" the virus?; What are your thoughts on hospitals including IV vitamin C in treating COVID-19? Click HERE for part 2.
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The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 1
April 21, 2020
In the wake of the largest study of its kind that demonstrates that obesity is the single biggest factor that lands people with Covid-19 in the hospital, we discuss the role that “metabolic fitness” plays in resistance to the coronavirus with Dr. Loren Marks, Functional Medicine chiropractor in New York City. Dr. Marks makes the case for the protective effects of certain nutrients: vitamins A, C, D, zinc and n-acetyl cysteine. Is there a potential for excessive immune stimulation resulting in cytokine storm? What’s Dr. Marks doing personally to maintain fitness during the lockdown? What’s the role of the microbiome in maintaining immune health? How does the “gut/lung axis” influence resistance to respiratory pathogens? What are some of the genetic determinants of susceptibility to Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2.
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The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Loren Marks, Functional Medicine chiropractor in New York City. Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 18, Part 1
April 20, 2020
A call to action: COVID-19 is truly a lifestyle disease. Americans are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress—what are some natural options for mood support? What happens when your elective surgery is delayed because of the lockdown? Optimizing metabolic fitness—are the stay-at-home orders interfering with the exercise we need to bolster our immune systems? Patients with no symptoms caused 44% of coronavirus cases; The nitric oxide connection to immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 18, Part 2
Demolishing a dozen viral myths about the coronavirus: gloves, bioweapon conspiracy theories, is Bill Gates to blame? Can supplements boost immunity to dangerous levels? Do you need to scrub your groceries? Will that takeout burrito give you COVID-19? What’s gloves got to do with it? Can flushing toilets spread contagion? The good news—many of us may already have been exposed; The bad news—we don’t know whether exposure confers immunity—or how long it’ll last. Those antibody tests—are they ready for primetime? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Increase Your pH Levels to Fight Against Viruses?
April 17, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Could you discuss the benefits of collagen and also recommend a probiotic?; How do I know if I'm taking too much folate?; Since viruses can't survive as well in an alkaline blood environment, would you recommend any action to proactively increase the pH level in our bodies, such as taking apple cider vinegar every day?
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