Alzheimer's

The Many Exciting Benefits of Sulforaphane, Part 1
August 29, 2017
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere passing fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Today we talk to an expert on sulforaphane, Dr. David Haase, Chief Medical and Innovation Director for XYMOGEN, a maker of high-quality nutraceuticals dispensed by health professionals. Sulforaphane is chemopreventive; it has exhibited activity against a wide range of cancers. In addition, it is neuroprotective; it may slow neurodegenerative processes in the brain, hence its application to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, and even autism, where a recent study showed it improved speech and behavior. Animal research suggests it might even be an adjunct to weight loss. And it is a strong detoxifier, which explains its role in ameliorating allergies. How best to harness the benefits of sulforaphane from food? What if you can't stand the taste of cruciferous vegetables? Will supplements deliver equivalent sulforaphane benefits? What supplements are backed by research? Is there a danger of suppressing thyroid function due to goitrogenic effects of compounds in cruciferous vegetables? Sulforaphane and Sulforaphane ES are now available online from Dr. Hoffman's supplement store at Fullscript. Click HERE for part 2.

The Many Exciting Benefits of Sulforaphane, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Haase, Chief Medical and Innovation Director for XYMOGEN, about Sulforaphane, one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 1
August 14, 2017
Study ties marijuana use to death from hypertension--but there's a catch; Cannabinoids remove plaque from Alzheimer brains; Can hemp oil substitute for Tylenol for pain relief? How to speed healing from a wrist fracture? Gall bladder myth-busting: Does a high-fat diet cause gallstones? The new B vitamin that takes its place beside folate as a preventer of birth defects. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 2

When is it prudent to avoid excess radiation from X-rays, CT scans? Infrasound rays inflict hearing damage on US diplomats in Havana; Does an elevated TSH always call for thyroid medication? Olive oil consumption reduces stroke risk; Do improperly sterilized scopes pose a danger during colonoscopy? Supplements for Alzheimer's; Loneliness may be more dangerous than obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
June 16, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers listener questions: "I take magnesium taurate for my heart and magnesium citrate for bowel regularity, am I taking too much?...Therapeutic role of vitamin B12 in chronic tinnitus; Marginal vitamin A deficiency facilitates Alzheimer's; Coffee boosts enzyme that could protect against dementia."

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 27, Part 2
May 29, 2017
Rate of Alzheimer’s Disease jumps 54% in just 15 years; What to do about estrogen dominance? Nicotinamide riboside for energy, cell regeneration, glaucoma; Just one alcoholic drink per day ups risk for breast cancer; Vitamin D increases muscle strength; What to do about a failing hip implant? Cholesterol limbo: How low can you go? New and old cholesterol drugs don’t reduce risk of death, heart events. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 6, Part 2
May 8, 2017
Aromatherapy with rosemary oil enhances memory; Can the progression of aortic stenosis be slowed? Are "parent oils" superior to fish oil? Will quitting e-cigarettes cause weight gain? Does even a little weight loss make you healthier? Alternate-day fasting: Does it produce more weight loss than ordinary dieting? Avocados combat metabolic syndrome; Does coffee cause high blood pressure? Swearing improves strength, athletic performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 22, Part 1
April 24, 2017
Diet sodas linked to stroke, dementia; On thyroid medication, but hungry and tired all the time; Yo-yo dieting a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease, death; What to do about high C-reactive protein and borderline hemoglobin A1C? American Airlines crew members suffer puzzling symptoms with uniform change--clothes allergy? It's Earth Day: Is your body a Superfund site? How a new probiotic product (Reg'Activ) can help you detoxify. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 8, Part 2
April 10, 2017
Common bug-killers cause early puberty in young boys; Do eggs cause dementia or Alzheimer's? Deep sleep may be the key to healthy old age; Sleep trackers may contribute to "orthosomnia"; Ostinol vs. bone loss; Are chemical additives, not nicotine, responsible for the harmful effects of cigarettes; Going gray early means you're at an increased risk of heart disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Fighting Alzheimer’s, Part 1
March 30, 2017
Amy Berger, author of "The Alzheimer's Antidote," challenges the current paradigm whereby we search for blockbuster drugs to inhibit amyloid plaque in the brain. To date, promising "magic bullet" cures have been ineffective at reversing dementia. Instead she proposes a comprehensive metabolic and lifestyle approach, which has been validated in early clinical trials. What does insulin have to with the decline of brain function? How can low-carb and ketogenic diets help? Why might a low cholesterol diet be harmful for the brain? What role for medium chain triglycerides? What supplements can slow progression? Why is exercise beneficial for staving off cognitive decline? What role does chronic stress play? Why might certain drugs (statins, acid blockers, etc.) accelerate mental decline? What tests predict risk for dementia? Is there a gluten connection? Does high homocysteine forecast memory problems? Click HERE for part 2.