Urinary Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 28, Part 1
January 30, 2017
How your intestinal microbes can make you fat; Which supplements require refrigeration? Analysis of dozens of studies refutes link of red meat consumption to heart disease; Memory enhancer Prevagen under the gun by state, federal regulators for over-the-top claims; Med students don't learn much about obesity and are seldom quizzed about their knowledge; What to do about kidney stones? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 5, Part 2
November 7, 2016
A deeply flawed study concludes that cranberry is "ineffective" for UTIs; When low cholesterol is a bad sign; Quercetin quenches rheumatoid arthritis; Genes may dictate whether you love or hate exercise; Men with early prostate cancer survive equally well with or without aggressive treatment; Just 3 low-carb meals can curb excess insulin; Consumers now more wary of sugar than of preservatives; Cocoa/EGCG combo inhibits appetite; Pomegranate repairs mitochondrial damage; Why do U.S. prescription drugs cost so much? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 21, 2016
Probiotics to help reduce kidney stones; Aloe vera helps reduce symptoms of GERD; the difference between aloe vera gel and aloe vera juice.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 5, 2016
Is a rollercoaster ride the cure for kidney stones? How good gut bacteria can help prevent kidney stones. Could my medications be causing oral lichen planus? Could glutathione make cancer worse? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 21, 2016
How do I lower my LDL without losing weight, I’m already skinny!? Avoiding sarcopenia with advancing age by increasing dietary protein. The best ways to gain healthy weight. Do you advise taking Florastor while taking antibiotics? Should it be avoided if you have a urinary tract infection? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 17, 2015
What types of yogurt are beneficial? I’ve had a knee replacement, am I required to take antibiotics before a dental visit? What can I do about repeat UTIs, do you think it’s because of antibiotic resistance? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
December 4, 2015
The ingredients list on the soy milk I drink show that carrageenan has been replaced with something called gellan gum. What is that? Does it have any impact on health? How much D-Mannose should I be taking each day for urinary tract infection? More reasons to include aerobic exercise: prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 9, 2015
C. diff and Flagyl: What else can help? Uterine polyps and estrogen dominance. Is stevia safe? Natural therapies for menopausal hot flashes. Therapies for arthritis of the hip. Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Urinary Problems, Part 1
September 29, 2014
Urinary Problems (urinary tract infections, bladder frequency, interstitial cystitis). What are the causes of and cures for common urinary problems? The downsides of over-reliance on antibiotics and urinary frequency meds; Common bladder irritants to avoid; Bladder “allergy”; The oxalate connection; Natural remedies for urinary tract infections; the role of natural estrogen; probiotics for urinary tract health.

Clinical Focus: Urinary Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on urinary issues; natural remedies for urinary tract infections; the role of natural estrogen; probiotics for urinary tract health