Dental Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 2
July 22, 2019
New sex drug for women approved by FDA; The average American male weighs 15 pounds more than 20 years ago; How does a patient end up with a dead spleen after a routine dental appointment? Teens’ use of e-cigs skyrockets, poses major health risks; Probiotics—applied topically to the skin—show promise in prevention and treatment of skin conditions, even skin cancer; NY Times article dismissive of chronic Lyme Disease disses thousands of sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: June is Men’s Health Month
June 26, 2019
Enteral diet found helpful in children with Crohn's disease; June is Men's Health Month; My brother-in-law has a Hemoglobin A1c of 6.4 and was advised by his trainer to eat steel cut oats instead of regular oatmeal; What supplements should I take to prepare for dental implant surgery? Are there concerns about all the foreign material used?; What causes a low amino acid profile on the Nutri-Eval test? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: HPV

My husband has osteoporosis and can't tolerate strontium because it makes him gag. Is there another remedy?; I take antibiotics for dental procedures due to my bilateral knee replacements and subsequent revisions; My last White Blood Cell count was 3.5. Should I be concerned?; Could you comment on the connection with HPV and cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Xylitol: A Natural and Successful Approach to Oral Care, Part 1
June 18, 2019
“Dental Self-Health” and what we can do to gain and maintain great dental health. Studies back the claim that xylitol prevents cavities and is the best option to prevent tooth decay. What about gum disease? What’s the best way to utilize xylitol? Dr. John Peldyak, D.M.D. was a member of the University of Michigan research group investigating sugar substitutes. He also worked with prevention programs for Head Start and Mobile Dentists, and is a founding member of the American Association for Oral and Systemic Health. Click HERE for part 2.

Xylitol: A Natural and Successful Approach to Oral Care, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John Peldyak, D.M.D, founding member of the American Association for Oral and Systemic Health. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 15, Part 1
June 17, 2019
Paleolithic Spaniards ate mastodon meat 40,000 years ago, were avid for fat-laden bone marrow; The downside of all those branched-chain amino acids; Antibiotics, opiate pain meds too readily prescribed by dentists; Great-grandmother busted for CBD at Disney World; Homeopathic remedy vindicated in court case; Should you eat before morning exercise? Even city parks harbor Lyme Disease ticks. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 1
June 3, 2019
The latest coffee study tells us that drinking more than 6 cups per day is bad for you; The numerous ways Berberine supports cardiovascular health; Eat like a caveman to avoid cavities; Sulforaphane vs. schizophrenia; Osteoporosis may be a mitochondrial disease; Air pollution may promote behavioral problems in children carrying Alzheimer's risk gene; Glucosamine’s unforeseen benefits for cardiovascular disease prevention; Topical vitamin C for reducing post-surgical scars; Having kids doesn’t age you—it may rejuvenate your telomeres. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: “Skip to my Lou”
May 31, 2019
Going for a morning run? You may want to "skip to my Lou" instead; Influence of an anti-inflammatory diet on gingivitis - a randomized controlled trial.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Morning v. Evening Vitamins
April 24, 2019
Is it okay to drink flavored seltzer?; I just found out the source of my perioral dermatitis is my toothpaste!; Can I use nut flours for baking purposes while on the Whole 30 diet?; My dad who has glaucoma was advised not to do any weight training exercises.; Are there vitamins that are particularly beneficial taken in the morning rather than the evening?; I'm on the Specific Carbohydrate diet but I'm losing weight I can't afford to lose - help! Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Mick Jagger
April 10, 2019
Documentary: Bleed Out; Mick Jagger's procedure; Blood transfusion alternatives; Help! My cholesterol went up after starting coconut oil; How safe and practical are dental implants? Click HERE for part 2.