Eye Health

The Eye Care Revolution, Part 1
November 4, 2014
Dr. Robert Abel, America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologist talks about both high-tech and natural approaches to eye problems. On the one hand, miraculous high-tech therapies promise to restore sight to the visually-impaired; on the other, prevention and natural interventions via lifestyle and targeted supplementation promise to deliver more comprehensive, economical and lasting solutions for eye diseases. Dr. Abel discusses macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and dry eye. How do sleep problems impact the eye? Can overzealous treatment of high blood pressure rob patients of vision? While we recognize the hazards of outdoor UV sunlight, could indoor lights threaten vision? What roles for homeopathic, Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines for eye disease? Do certain medications undermine eye health?

The Eye Care Revolution, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Robert Abel, America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologist about both high-tech and natural approaches to eye problems.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 4, 2014
Dr. Hoffman and Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answer your questions. This week they cover natural treatments for MRSA; after taking the osteoporosis drug Prolia can you take strontium? Graves Thyroid Eye Disease – natural treatments?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 14, 2014
Can supplements forestall the need for cataract surgery? Laetrile or natural treatments for Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)? How do you know you're not developing supplement overload?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 1
May 1, 2014
Breast cancer surgery and healing; Metoprolol and exercise (heart rate); Eye floaters

Intelligent Medicine for January 24, 2014
January 30, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: Two new, expensive Alzheimer's drugs bite the dust (meanwhile, old-fashioned vitamin E and fish oil shown to help!); A patient wants to take supplements but eye doctor says don't bother; Supplements for a woman who's contemplating pregnancy; Can strontium replace Fosamax? Help for plantar fasciitis; Patient says "I went on a diet, now I'm losing TOO MUCH weight!"

Intelligent Medicine for December 4, 2013
December 4, 2013
Q&A with Leyla: What's the right test for Vitamin D? Is there a natural way to treat essential tremor? Meso ZeaXanthin for eye problems? Transfer Factor for Crohn's? Treatment for Epstein Barr? Do dogs and cats get better custom nutritional protocols than humans?

Intelligent Medicine for November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
Q&A with Leyla Muedin, RD, MS, Hoffman Center nutritionist: Best decaf? Willard's Water? Testosterone safety? High-dose D for colds and flu? Do I have to cut out bread completely? Can I get sore glands from allergy? Nutrition for retinal detachment?