Cancer

Leyla Weighs In: Cancer and Metabolism
May 22, 2020
Fasting plus vitamin C for hard-to-treat cancers according to study; The impact of metabolism on cancer.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 1
May 18, 2020
Age is a risk factor for Covid-19, but regardless of your age, “metabolic fitness” confers resistance; A surprisingly tiny percentage of Americans meet the criteria for optimal metabolic fitness; Why are thousands of people signing up to be deliberately exposed to coronavirus? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3? Why do men sometimes get breast cancer? Why are the homeless not dying in droves of Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Numerous Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Part 1
March 26, 2020
During this critical time when we're all focused on immune health, we're reprising this special episode about mushrooms’ health benefits, which include strengthening our immune systems. Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicines for millennia; even regular culinary mushrooms have been found to confer protection against a variety of disorders including metabolic syndrome and cancer. Mark Kaylor, master herbalist, certified nutritionist and Ph.D., is consultant and senior educator for Mushroom Wisdom, which has produced quality mushroom products for decades. Are raw mushrooms safe to eat? Should you buy organic? Kaylor reviews the most popular products: Agaricus, Chaga, Reishi, Maitake, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Shitake, Meshima, Poria, and Tremella. Each has distinctive properties, and can be used for prevention or to target various conditions. What’s best for fatigue? For athletic performance? Against Candida? For immune support? For cognitive protection? For cancer? For cardiometabolic conditions and blood sugar? What to look for in a mushroom product. Capsules vs. tinctures, suggested doses for different conditions and more. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: High-Dose IV Vitamin C for Cancer, Infections, and Cardiovascular Disease, Part 1
March 19, 2020
With its relevance to bolstering our immune defenses against the Coronavirus, we're reprising this episode about IV Vitamin C. The enormous potential of intravenous vitamin C: Dr. Jeanne Drisko, veteran integrative medicine practitioner and academic researcher, discusses the benefits of high-dose IV vitamin C for cancer, infections, and cardiovascular disease. What does the research show? Why has mainstream medicine been so hesitant to embrace this therapy? What are some of the factors that are limiting the availability and driving up the cost of IV drips? Natural medicine is becoming increasingly popular; Dr. Drisko tells us what she likes—and doesn’t like—about current trends, and what’s really needed to fundamentally transform the health of Americans. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: High-Dose IV Vitamin C for Cancer, Infections, and Cardiovascular Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeanne Drisko, veteran integrative medicine practitioner and academic researcher. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 7, Part 2
March 9, 2020
Fish oil, oft-maligned by mainstream medicine and the media, makes a resounding comeback; ”B12 Deadly” says NY Times (REALLY??); Health and detox benefits of saunas; Supplements for post-pneumonia recovery; Clinical focus on black cumin seed extract; At what age can women stop getting routine annual mammograms? Prebiotics could help sleep. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 29, Part 2
March 2, 2020
Leading presidential candidates are all 70 plus—are they fit for Presidency? What critical information is missing from Bernie Sanders‘ health disclosure? Caller with polyps asks for advice on preventing colon cancer; Is too much B12 bad for you? Protocol for reversing Barrett’s esophagus; Keto diet vs. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Lavender products might induce premature breast development in young girls and boys; Work stress prompts back pain; Mom’s Vitamin D deficiency hikes kids’ risk for ADHD; Mushroom compound protects against pregnancy hypertension. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Preventing Cancer Recurrence
February 19, 2020
Can I take Niacin and Nicotinamide Riboside together?; What kind of multivitamin would you recommend for a 66-year-old male?; "Over-the-counter supplements linked to liver failure, death."; What can I take to prevent recurrence of cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 8, Part 1
February 10, 2020
Coronavirus update: Are Chinese officials concealing a biological Chernobyl? Wuhan whistleblower MD, forced by his government to recant his early warnings about the epidemic, succumbs to Coronavirus. Are containment efforts in the West succeeding? Do supplement ingredients from China pose risk to vitamin-takers? How’s this virus different from the Spanish flu that killed tens of millions last century? Exercise quells food cravings; Israel halts mandatory fluoridation; Rush Limbaugh reveals “advanced” lung cancer diagnosis—do new breakthroughs in cancer treatment offer hope for his survival? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 8, Part 2

Soybean oil consumption linked to profound brain changes; How long do you have to be off CBD to make sure a drug test won’t be positive for THC? Apricot pits for cancer prevention? Advances in metabolomics may yield blood tests that pinpoint risk of premature death; CoQ10 vs. BPA toxicity; “Forever chemicals” damage teeth; Hard-partying Keith Richards quits smoking, drugs, booze; “Quick fix” procedure for heavy period bleeding leaves many women in excruciating pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.