Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Heart Palpitations
October 9, 2019
I have a heterozygous PCSK9 mutation. Do you have any thoughts on the new PCSK9 inhibitors?; I get heart palpitations after I eat. My doctor told me to ignore it, but why does it happen after I eat?; My PSA went up to a 3.9 from 2.7 and I'm reluctant to have a biopsy. Are there any non-invasive tests that could give me a sense of how serious this is?; I have fungus infection in several toes and have tried everything for it. I've decided to take terbinafine but this can be hard on the liver. Are there any supplements to take to mitigate the dangers?; Do you agree with Beth Shirley from your recent podcast that arginine is not helpful for nitric oxide production? And what exactly is in Viagra that makes it so effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Calcium
October 2, 2019
What is the latest on taking all that calcium? Is it still bad for arteries?; What are your thoughts about L-serine. Is it all it's cracked up to be?; My creatine kinase (CK) is always above 400 even though I stopped taking my cholesterol medication for 2 months. Why? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypothyroidism

Is it necessary to take the cofactors of calcium at the same time as taking calcium?; Can I take NT Factor if I had breast cancer and my tumor was estrogen receptive? It contains soy.; I had cardiac ablation less than a week ago and feel wiped out. What supplements would you recommend to help me get back in the game?; I've just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I don't want to take any medications because I feel great and don't want to mess with my health. Your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health, Part 1
September 24, 2019
Beth Shirley, RPh CCN, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, details the numerous health benefits of nitric oxide supplementation. Blood pressure, cognitive health, neuropathy, female and male sexual health are all impacted by nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a vital signaling molecule for our cardiovascular health. It helps to reduce blood pressure and increase oxygen in the blood. It acts as a messenger molecule, telling blood vessels to widen or dilate, and contract or relax. With enough nitric oxide blood vessels can relax and widen allowing blood to flow from and to the heart. We all make nitric oxide in our bodies but, as we age, it starts to diminish. This causes blood vessels to become less elastic which can reduce the flow of oxygenated blood to vital organs. The good news is that this reduction in NO can be reversed through diet, lifestyle or supplementation. Click HERE for part 2.

Nitric Oxide for Heart Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Beth Shirley, RPh CCN, about the benefits of nitric oxide supplementation for cardiovascular health. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 21, Part 1
September 23, 2019
Septuagenarian mom and dad set new record as oldest parents of twins—but both wind up in intensive care! DUH Story of the Week: Despite burden of diet-related disease, doctors still get scant training in nutrition; Can aphasia be reversed? What supplements to avoid with antibiotics? A mysterious case of fatigue—is it Lyme Disease or a virus? Swiss revolt over 5G EMF health risks; Nutritional Outrage of the Week: KFC chicken nugget sandwich served up on a glazed donut bun; Swedes send heart attack sufferers to “Heart School”—halving mortality; Candidates opine on Federal diet policy: Harris vs. Booker vs. Williamson. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 21, Part 2

Does egg consumption contribute to stroke risk? Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk; Hand sanitizers offer scant defense against flu; Curcumin for plantar fasciitis; Fluoride and decreased IQ; Horse chestnut for swollen legs; Overweight dogs have overweight masters; Instagram seeks to reign in edgy diet and cosmetic surgery posts to vulnerable youngsters; Eat more vegetables to bolster mental health; Legacy of 9/11 not just cancer, but also cardiovascular disease; Mushrooms shield against prostate cancer; Goop pays $ settlement over sketchy jade vaginal egg claims. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tachycardia
September 11, 2019
Healthy food more important than type of diet to reduce heart disease risk (really?!); My very healthy 63-year-old friend has tachycardia. What can she do about this?; Would you be alarmed by low hemoglobin, basophils and eosinophils in a healthy 45-year-old male? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gummy Vitamins

I'm about 20 pounds overweight and have difficulty losing weight. Could it be because of my TSH levels?; My left carotid artery is 50% blocked. What kind of diet changes should I be looking at?; What is the deal with gummy vitamins? How effective are they? They used to be for kids but now are there are dozens of types for adults!; What is your nutrition routine before a workout? I run out of gas after 15 holes on the golf course. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 7, Part 1
September 9, 2019
Low-fat, Low-carb—when it comes to heart disease prevention, it doesn’t matter (REALLY??) What genetics tell us about same-sex attraction—“Born this way”? Teenage boy goes blind after subsisting on Pringle’s, white bread and French fries; Are two drugs the answer for this caller’s osteoporosis? Lifestyle, not genetics, explains most heart risk; Warning issued over vaping hazards in wake of 5 death, hundreds of reports of serious lung disease; Are nitrites and nitrates in foods hazardous—or beneficial? If bacon is bad for you, what about nitrate-rich vegetables? How mouthwash can blunt exercise circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.