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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 25, Part 2
April 27, 2020
There’s nothing magical about walking 10,000 steps; Could pain meds for sciatica relieve IBS symptoms? These athletes got electIve surgery—why couldn’t you? Help for a listener with chronic pain—medical marijuana to reduce dependency on opiates? Celery is a good source of luteolin—with powerful antiviral effects; Why French researchers are studying the nicotine patch as a coronavirus therapy; To get back to work and recreation, we’ll need a Manhattan Project-style initiative to retrofit our public spaces with the latest antiviral technology. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Silent Reflux
March 25, 2020
I have a partial tear of the distal biceps tendon. What would you advise to help me recover faster?; I have silent reflux LPR. Can I take D-Hist? Click HERE for part 1.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Collagen Peptides
March 11, 2020
What do you think of collagen peptides for skin? My sister-in-law swears by them!; I'm 79-years-old with a homocysteine of 8. How much folate should I take to lower it? How much is too much?; I'm 59-years-old with "degenerative changes in the digits". Is there something more I should be taking other than fish oil and curcumin? Should I refrain from strength training?; What are the benefits of taking L-glutamine with whey protein? Should I take them before or after exercise?; What medications do you prescribe, if any, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in conjunction with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?; I have severe osteoporosis and my doctor wants me to take Forteo but I'm afraid of the side effects. Is there anything else I can do?; My daughter's 28-year-old boyfriend was found to have a 2 mm polyp on his gallbladder after suffering abdominal pain and vomiting; What are your thoughts on regenerative treatments for a meniscus tear in my left knee? Click HERE for part 1.

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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.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reflux
February 26, 2020
Does vitamin C make laryngeal pharyngeal reflux worse or help? Does aloe vera juice really work for reflux? Should I drink alkaline water?; Do you have an 'Aging' supplement protocol? What would you recommend for a 60-year-old?; If a Xlear nasal spray bottle is used during a cold or illness, should it be discarded? Could I re-catch the cold by using it again? Click HERE for part 1.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 22, Part 1
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Should you be worried? Health authorities botch containment efforts; Will it spread to the West? Are Third World countries at high risk? IV vitamin C vs. Coronavirus trials underway; This year’s flu shot gets a report card; GI fungal infections; Early life exposure to household cleaners sets stage for childhood asthma; Sauna heat reverses insulin resistance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Achieving Optimal GI Health, Part 1
February 20, 2020
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is made of an extraordinarily complex system of organs working together to ensure that the foods we eat are smoothly and properly digested. It is also a powerful barrier against environmental aggressors, and the host of an abundant symbiotic microbiota. Dr. Neil Levin, award-winning board-certified clinical nutritionist and Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods, details three compounds that work in different ways to support a healthy GI lining and healthy digestion: zinc-carnosine complex, melatonin, and peppermint oil. Click HERE for part 2.

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Achieving Optimal GI Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW Foods. Click HERE for part 1.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Laxative Dependency
February 5, 2020
I just had a heart bypass operation and my cardiologist wants me to take a PCSK9 LDL inhibitor. Can't I just take more Crestor instead?; Study: Mitochondria found independently living in blood plasma; Do you have any advice for someone with laxative dependency to help restore normal bowel function?; Headline: "Most dietary supplements don't do anything. Why do we spend $35 billion a year on them?" Click HERE for part 1.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Anxiety Attacks
January 29, 2020
Handheld nerve stimulator for gastroparesis; Potentially revolutionary new drug for celiac disease?; Trauma and sinus infections in my daughter has led to anxiety attacks. Click HERE for part 2.

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