Hypertension

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 18, 2018
"I'm taking supplements to boost my glutathione levels but how do I know if they’re working, is there a test?" More ideas for a better health care system. "Help! My blood pressure is quite high at the doctor's office unlike at home where it’s normal—this despite the lisinopril I take." Click HERE for part 1.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 16, Part 1
June 18, 2018
World Cup may pose threat to fans’ heart health; Natural therapies for wet macular degeneration; What’s the lowdown on the herbal ingredient Caralluma Fimbriata? Best probiotic for IBS and IBD; Consumer Reports gets it wrong about green tea supplement safety; Hypertension may cause subtle brain changes that lead to dementia; Two ways to extend your longevity: Get married and get religion! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Reducing Your Risk for High Blood Pressure, Part 1
June 14, 2018
Jim LaValle, nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and author of "Your Blood Never Lies," does a deep-dive on high blood pressure and how to be proactive to reduce your risks. Why is high blood pressure, or hypertension, known as the “silent killer”? What are the “Key Risk Factors” for high blood pressure; how do you know if you're at risk? What are some of the steps we can take to reduce our risk of high blood pressure? What role can Kyolic’s Blood Pressure Health Formula 109 play? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 1
January 30, 2018
What’s the truth about President Trump’s physical? Is he at death’s door, or is he in “excellent” health as claimed by his White House physician? How to interpret his cholesterol numbers? What do his coronary calcium scores tell us about his heart risk? How was his mental acuity evaluated? What other tests would have yielded more information? Can longevity be reduced to an equation? What other ineffable factors besides diet and exercise contribute to survival? How does Trump compare to previous presidents? What’s the biggest risk factor for a chief executive to die in office? Click HERE for part 2.

Breathing Better, Part 1
November 9, 2017
Airway problems may be at the root of numerous health conditions: Fatigue, anxiety, ADHD, even hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and obesity. Additionally, breathing optimization can enhance athletic performance. Shirley Gutkowski is a dental hygienist who has shifted her focus to airway problems at her practice “Primal Air” in Wisconsin. Why has the human palate devolved to set the stage for breathing difficulties? Is this a disorder of modern civilization? How does chronic nasal congestion and sinusitis contribute to problems? Why is mouth breathing bad? How does xylitol help to break up nasal mucus? What are its newly-discovered anti-cancer properties? What is Buteyko breathing? How does it create a “reset” for the entire nervous system? If you suspect you’re suffering from airway problems, Primal Air is offering Intelligent Medicine listeners a free consultation via www.PrimalAir.com. Obtain more information about Xlear at www.xlear.com. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 1
August 14, 2017
Study ties marijuana use to death from hypertension--but there's a catch; Cannabinoids remove plaque from Alzheimer brains; Can hemp oil substitute for Tylenol for pain relief? How to speed healing from a wrist fracture? Gall bladder myth-busting: Does a high-fat diet cause gallstones? The new B vitamin that takes its place beside folate as a preventer of birth defects. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 7, 2017
What medical conditions are shown to hamper memory? Can MVP cause blood pressure lability and exacerbate “white coat” syndrome? I’m on coumadin, do I have to be concerned about the amount of vitamin K in my multivitamin? What do you think of BioTE hormone replacement therapy pellets? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Intervention for Blood Pressure, Part 1
September 12, 2016
The Zona Plus: A new completely natural intervention for blood pressure. Steve Wood is President of Zona Health, a former sufferer of hypertension who was able to avoid medication via regular use of the Zona Plus. What causes hypertension? How was the Zona Plus discovered? How does the Zona Plus hand-held device work? Does it accommodate the needs of people with diminished grip strength due to age or arthritis? How long will users have to use it before they see results? How much can they expect to see blood pressure lowered? Can you use it even if you’re already on medication? What does regular use of the Zona Plus do to your nervous system and blood vessels to achieve long-lasting blood pressure benefits? What international research is underway to validate the Zona approach to hypertension? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Intervention for Blood Pressure, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Steve Wood, President of Zona Health and a former sufferer of hypertension who was able to avoid medication with a new natural treatment breakthrough. Click HERE for part 1.