Supplements

Leyla Weighs In
December 23, 2016
Danish study finds increased stroke risk with PPI use; "The Scarlet Nutrient:" a critical look at the evidence to reevaluate vitamin A recommendations in pregnancy and beyond.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 21, 2016
Magnesium saved my life from an almost fatal asthma attack!...After I found out I had Crohn’s disease, I started taking Fisol (enteric-coated fishoil). My most recent colonoscopy shows no indication of Crohn’s anymore!...Which is the best diet, Paleo or Mediterranean? Are there any current documented “Blue Zones" supporting the Paleo Diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 17, Part 1
December 19, 2016
New study dispels myth that Santa only visits children who are nice; Why high-protein diets sometimes fail; Yoga helps pre-hypertension; A non-insulin dependent diabetic complains that he now needs insulin; What's the difference between Superbeets and Heart Greens? Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract for immune support, cardiovascular prevention. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 16, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I recently came across emu oil as a supplement and read that it has the perfect ratio of omega 3 and 6 naturally. Can I just take the emu oil instead of taking omega 3 and omega 6 separately?" Submit your questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 14, 2016
My husband has extreme cramps (Charlie horse) and spasms, what can he take for this? He just started taking blood pressure medicine 4 months ago...What’s causing severe cramps in my calves and ankles at bedtime? What do you think of taking mega doses of vitamin C, beneficial or a protocol for enriched urine? I read that one “health food” I should be avoiding is soy, what is your take on this? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 10, Part 2
December 12, 2016
CDC misses key health goals for Americans, incidence of childhood obesity continues to rise; Gary Taubes makes "The Case Against Sugar;" Can't buy me love--many people no longer can afford sex due to high drug costs; Piperine for increasing supplement bio-availability; What are iron requirements for a young woman and how best to replete? Which nutrient supplements can boost antidepressant effectiveness? Having an optimistic outlook increases women's longevity; How complaining rewires the brain toward negativity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 7, 2016
What the new administration may mean for the nutraceutical industry in terms of regulations. Fish oil is not worthless! Is Garcinia Cambogia safe and effective for weight loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 30, 2016
My son was found to have inflammation in three areas of his colon, how can we treat this condition? The New York Times gets it wrong – twice in one month! First it was the election--now supplements! Can lutein and zeaxanthin in supplements increase cancer risk like the beta-carotene studies found in Finnish men? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Could you provide a list of supplements for my husband to protect him from his smoking habit? I cured my sciatica—without drugs or surgery! My husband’s cancer has shrunk with a combination of chemotherapy and EGCG, any other supplements he should add? Click HERE for part 1.

Aged Garlic Extract for Immune Support, Part 1
November 29, 2016
The role of Aged Garlic Extract in supporting immunity with Jim Lavalle, R.Ph., CCN, the author of "Your Blood Never Lies" and "Cracking the Metabolic Code." With the stressful holiday season now in full gear, what measures can we take to support our immune systems? What role could supplementation with Kyolic play in fending off infections? How does the immune system function (a brief primer)? When it comes to immunity, can we get too much of a good thing, resulting in autoimmunity or allergic responses? How is it thought that Aged Garlic Extract primes immunity? Are there ancillary benefits to Kyolic—for blood pressure and to protect arteries? For osteoporosis? What are the latest studies demonstrating about Aged Garlic Extract? What other ways can we optimize our immunity? What roles do exercise, diet, and sleep play? What other supplements should be part of our immune support portfolios? Why is allicin not thought to be essential for garlic’s immune-supportive activity? Why is Aged Garlic Extract thought to be superior to other non-standardized garlic products? Click HERE for Part 2.