Diabetes

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 14, Part 1
July 16, 2018
Doctors not properly trained to offer sound nutritional advice; Take your microbiome to the gym—your metabolism will thank you; Even modest high blood pressure linked to early lesions, dementia, in autopsied brains; What’s the optimal treatment for SIBO? Full-fat dairy exonerated as cause of heart disease, overall risk of death; What to do when your fasting fingerstick blood sugar is 135? Nearly half of Americans currently battling overweight; Can carbs make you drowsy? How to lower elevated hemoglobin A1c; Sleep provides antioxidant benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Hemoglobin A1c, what is it, and why does it matter? Part 1
July 5, 2018
HemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) has been touted as one of the most important blood tests you can get. It reveals how well you’re controlling your blood sugar. Some experts recommend that you strive to get your HbA1c as low as possible—5.0 or less. But health authorities recently issued new guidelines arguing for leniency in HbA1c targets. Which is it? How do we reconcile these opposing viewpoints? What does HbA1c actually measure? Why does it offer a “window” into all the cells in your body? Why do doctors sometimes ignore borderline HbA1cs? Why could that be detrimental to patients? What are some of the sources of inaccuracy in HbA1c? What other tests shed light on HbA1c results? Which nutraceutical has been shown to improve HbA1c? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Hemoglobin A1c, what is it, and why does it matter? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion on HemoglobinA1c (HbA1c), which has been touted as one of the most important blood tests you can get. Click HERE for part 1.

Is Coffee a Superfood? Part 1
June 26, 2018
Dr. Steven Helschien does a deep-dive on the benefits of coffee. Once reviled as bad for the heart, new research is vindicating coffee, and even showing that caffeine delivers cardiac benefits without increasing the risk of hypertension or cardiac arrhythmias. How many servings are optimal? What other substances in coffee are beneficial? What about claims that the acrylamides in coffee can cause cancer? Is it important for coffee to be organic? Coffee also appears to counteract depression and protect the brain from neurodegenerative diseases. It’s also helpful for the liver, combatting fatty liver, gallstones, and liver cancer. There are additional protective effects vs. metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Caffeine is also a proven ergogenic agent for sport, and may facilitate weight loss. Dr. Helschien describes how his quest for the perfect functional food led to the development of antioxidant-rich Purity Coffee. Click HERE for part 2.

Media Distortion and Deception Against Supplements, Part 1
June 12, 2018
A recent study was widely reported by the media as demonstrating that “most vitamins are ineffective." Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of numerous books including "From Fatigued to Fantastic," "Pain-Free 1-2-3," and his latest, "Diabetes is Optional," weighs in with a critique. He says it’s part of a larger problem of media distortion and deception. His suggestion: Tune out, and look for more reliable sources of information. The study in question could actually be interpreted as support for supplements for cardiovascular disease prevention because folic acid and B12 reduced the risk of stroke. Teitelbaum critiques the use of cheap, generic multivitamins in the study. It didn’t look at natural broad-spectrum mixed tocopherols or carotenoids, and it ignored the role that significant amounts of magnesium, vitamin K, or vitamin D might play in prevention. He then outlines a more comprehensive approach for consumers to adopt to obtain balanced health information. His new favorite botanical for diabetes prevention and treatment: Hintonia Latiflora. Find more information at www.endfatigue.com and www.vitality101.com. Click HERE for part 2.

Media Distortion and Deception Against Supplements, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, board-certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: The Diverse Benefits of Vitamin C
June 8, 2018
Vitamin C benefits immunity in diverse ways; Vitamin C shown to improve blood sugar control in diabetics; Vitamin B2 protects heart tissue after heart attack by turning on protective genes.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 2, Part 2
June 4, 2018
Fast-walking reduces all-cause mortality; Walking benefits augmented if you chew gum; Standing on a vibration platform increases cartilage thickness, augments bone density, balance, improves body composition; Why are mainstream doctors so reluctant to order 5-hour glucose tolerance tests for patients with hypoglycemia symptoms? Should supplements be taken with fat? With food or away from it? A vitamin D expert provides answers; Low levels of vitamin D associated with cognitive decline; Hot flashes may persist well past middle age; What are Holy Basil supplements good for? New blood test may improve on predictive value of PSAs; A call-to-action: Bring back Home Ec classes! Probiotics taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce infant eczema by 70%. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 30, 2018
Does intermittent fasting really increase oxidative stress and diabetes risk? Are there any probiotics that promote weight loss? Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis? Is there a supplement that can be taken to help with blood sugar spikes while traveling? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 26, Part 2
May 28, 2018
A caller with autoimmune hepatitis seeks natural cures; Pasta is “healthy, helps you shed pounds”—but research promoted by the world’s largest spaghetti company to counter low-carb trend; Does a PSA of 17 mean cancer? Despite a recent calcium score of zero, a caller who experienced chest pain shoveling snow reports his doctor thinks he has heart problems—how can that be? Curcumin improves memory and mood; Low vitamin D levels predict diabetes risk; Increased exposure to environmental toxins may contribute to higher diabetes rates in minorities. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.