Exercise

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pickleball
March 20, 2019
What is your opinion of resistant starch for those following a low carb diet? Can we safely go hog wild on rice and pasta that's been cooked, chilled and reheated?; Hey Dr. Hoffman, check out pickleball as a form of exercise!; What are your thoughts on using Fosteum for osteoporosis?; Low carb diet linked to atrial fibrillation? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 16, Part 2
March 18, 2019
Naps rival medication for blood pressure control; Cozaar, Hyzaar drug recalls due to cancer-causing contaminants; Medications often formulated with harmful inactive ingredients; IV vitamin C boosts efficacy of chemo for pancreatic cancer; Mediterranean diet may shave seconds off your 5K time; Protein supplements at bedtime boost muscle power, New wave of health information censorship hits Amazon, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook; Green tea brain, gut, weight benefits; Childhood obesity traced to working moms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 9, Part 1
March 11, 2019
Resistance training, swimming, and tennis fight aging; Does Stevia counteract Lyme Disease? Blueberries for blood pressure; Pomegranate juice for slowing memory decline. “PharmaBro” continues to direct his pharmaceutical empire from prison; Doc sends robot into ICU to inform patient he’s dying; Low-carb diets linked to atrial fibrillation—Really?? Pregnant women can slash their kids’ autism risk by taking a prenatal multi. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cardiovascular Fitness
February 27, 2019
Quick and dirty measure of cardiovascular fitness: Give me 40 push ups in 2 minutes; Is there any protocol to help reduce plaque buildup in the carotid arteries?; My son is 20 years old, healthy, and taking thyroid medication. What should I be concerned about?; Dog food company recalls its products due to illness from too much vitamin D. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 16, Part 2
February 18, 2019
Men who can do 40 push-ups are 96% less likely to have cardiovascular risk; Daily diet colas increase risk of premature heart attack, stroke; Why exercise can stave off hunger pangs; What type of exercise is best for weight loss? A caller with ulcerative colitis reports intestinal perforation during colonoscopy; A diabetic complains he can’t control his blood sugar despite a low-carb diet—what to do? Vitamin D improves aging markers in overweight African Americans—and reduces arterial stiffness; Which is more important for anti-aging—NT Factor or nicotinamide riboside? Quercetin reverses post-exertional muscle damage, hastens recovery. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 2, Part 1
February 4, 2019
Cancer researchers announce breakthrough, predict “cure” in 1 year—really? Is DHEA good for diabetics? Natural progesterone for fibroids? Is the TURP procedure the best treatment for an enlarged prostate? Sleep deprivation a potent risk factor for Alzheimer’s—so, too, is periodontal disease; The Super Bowl marijuana ad that CBS refused to air, as players clamor for access to cannabis to ease pain of chronic injuries; Exercise does help you lose weight—by encouraging better eating habits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 2
January 28, 2019
90-year-old cyclist wins event, sets record, is disqualified for doping, blames bad hamburger; Exercise may not amp up your metabolic rate—so why bother? Polyphenols vs. plant sterols; Lectins as a cause of neuropathy? Doctors save man by pumping 15 cans of beer into his body; Does taking folic acid increase the risk for breast cancer? Despite warnings, antibiotic over-prescribing rampant; Fried food linked to higher death rate in women; Boomers who turned away from pot in their middle years are flocking to cannabis-based remedies; Lipoic acid restores body’s aging body clock. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D, Curcumin, and Isoflavones
January 18, 2019
Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life; Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced lower limb muscle strength; Curcumin improved muscle function, exercise capacity in heart failure studies; Foods containing isoflavones may help control diabetes.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 2
December 17, 2018
Curcumin proven to slow Alzheimer’s brain changes; Can stress make asthma worse? Nut consumption improves sperm quality; Eat more fish to increase success rate of fertility treatments; DHA-rich fish supplements curb premature births; An antioxidant-rich diet reduces heart, cancer, and overall deaths; Physical activity in the evening doesn’t impair sleep quality; Why Americans are increasingly broke and overweight; Physical activity curbs Parkinson’s Disease incidence; Type 2 diabetics told to curtail excess finger-sticking—good idea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Athletic Performance Support, Part 1
December 13, 2018
Sports nutrition. Internationally acclaimed sports medicine expert Dr. Debasis Bagchi, author of, "Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance: Muscle Building, Endurance, and Strength," discusses diet and supplements to support athletic performance. What roles for carnitine, CoQ10, HMB, nicotinamide riboside and creatine? Branched-chain amino acids? Ashwagandha and Tribulus? Is caffeine beneficial for athletic performance? The latest trends in Keto-adaptation; Is carbo-loading passé? Different nutrient requirements for pre-, post- and during high output exertion? What nutriceuticals for injury recovery? Special considerations for the vegetarian athlete; introducing Gakic, a new performance enhancer. Click HERE for part 2.