Hypertension

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 2
August 15, 2016
Research confirms psoriasis amenable to diet change; DHA from fish oil helps prevent age-related brain shrinkage and combats amyloid deposition; Exercise as effective as arthroscopic surgery for torn knee meniscus; Natural therapies for hypertension; Inosine for Parkinson’s Disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
March 25, 2016
The big sodium controversy---how the recommendations can cause health problems in those without high blood pressure; comparison of the DASH diet in its sodium content and impact on hypertension.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 1
March 14, 2016
Half of Americans’ calories come from “ultra-processed” foods; What mystery performance-enhancing drug has caused Maria Sharapova to lose all her endorsement deals? Chondroitin supplements work against osteoarthritis pain; Anti-depressants quadruple tooth implant failure; Avocados lower cholesterol, improve lipid profiles; A remarkable natural breakthrough for high blood pressure: Zona Plus! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 1
February 2, 2016
The health benefits of Aged Garlic Extract for hypertension, heart health, and immune health: Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., Certified Clinical Nutritionist shares details of the latest studies linking Aged Garlic Extract to reversal of coronary artery plaque, and optimization of blood pressure. How does it work? How much was used in the studies? What other nutrients are beneficial for blood pressure and heart protection? What role does the Metabolic Syndrome play in heart risk? What’s wrong with our current dietary approach to coronary artery disease and hypertension prevention? What tests should be performed in an overall assessment of heart health? What about the immune-supportive properties of Aged Garlic Extract? What are other natural remedies for cold and flu season? Click HERE for part 2.

The Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Treatment for Hypertension, Part 1
December 1, 2015
Everything you ever wanted to know about natural treatment for hypertension. Dr. Kathy Padgitt, a classically-trained nephrologist who is certified by the American Society of Hypertension, embraces natural therapies for high blood pressure in her practice, The Center for Lifestyle Medicine (tc4lc.com). Why do so many Americans get hypertension? What are good blood pressure numbers? Is there no one-size-fits-all? Is it detrimental to treat over-aggressively? What are major risk factors for hypertension? How does sleep fit in? Stress reduction? Exercise? Diet? What are the most important supplements for hypertension? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment for Hypertension, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kathy Padgitt, a classically-trained nephrologist who is certified by the American Society of Hypertension, and embraces natural therapies for high blood pressure. Click HERE for part 1.