Immunity

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Preventing Childhood Colds
July 3, 2019
Triclosan tied to osteoporosis risk; What can my 2 and 4-year-old grandkids take to prevent colds?; Dr. Jonathan Wright recommends giving blood several times a year to prevent heart disease. Do you agree?; I've been intermittent fasting for 12-16 hours a day. What hot drink is considered okay during the fast? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Quinoa
May 3, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I've been on a grain free diet for five years and reaped many health benefits including more energy, mental clarity, weight loss, and better digestion. If I start eating quinoa, will it undo all the good I have done?; Plus, a common food additive that may weaken defenses against influenza.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 27, Part 2
April 29, 2019
Excess sugar, readily-available pot, lack of exercise stoking epidemic of childhood and adolescent mental conditions—now afflicting 1 of 5. Can diet help avert surgery for diverticulitis? A caller isn’t aware her statin drug prescription may be responsible for her abnormal liver function tests; Elderberry compound helps minimize flu symptoms; Juice fast leaves Israeli woman brain-dead; Can testosterone be safely given to men after prostate cancer? Dark chocolate for high blood pressure; Keto diets help COPD patients breath easier; Food diaries may be the key to diet success; Vitamin C for blood sugar control; IBS sufferers press Congress for research dollars. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Ozone Therapy, Part 1
April 9, 2019
Ozone therapy is considered one of the more exotic modalities of Integrative Medicine, but today’s guest, Dr. Isadora Guggenheim (www.secondnaturecare.com) brings scientific rigor to its application to a variety of conditions. Guggenheim is a naturopathic physician (ND), as well as an RN and nutritionist. What’s the history of ozone therapy? How does it work? How can we reconcile its healing properties with concerns about ozone as a cause of respiratory injury? Doesn’t it generate free radicals when introduced into the body? Guggenheim explains the seeming paradox by marshaling evidence that medical ozone revs the body’s antioxidant defenses; ozone is a potent disinfectant, combatting viruses, bacteria and fungi alike. It also selectively targets cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. Athletes use ozone to boost performance; many patients attest to ozone’s energizing and mood-enhancing effects. What are the various ways ozone can be administered? What conditions respond to ozone? Does research support its safety and effectiveness? On a separate note, Guggenheim describes laser vaginal rejuvenation—The Mona Lisa Touch procedure—as an alternative to hormones for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Click HERE for part 2.

Ozone Therapy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Isadora Guggenheim about medical ozone therapy and its application to a variety of conditions. Click HERE for part 1.

The Revolutionary Health Benefits of Xylitol, Part 1
February 26, 2019
Nate Jones, CEO & Founder of Xlear, Inc., on why xylitol products are a natural and successful approach to upper respiratory and oral health. Xlear Nasal Spray with xylitol is a natural alternative to over-the-counter medicated nasal sprays. It is the preferred course of action for most physicians and their patients looking to alleviate congestion from colds, flu, allergies, and sinus problems especially now during the Cold & Flu season. And, Xlear's Spry line of oral care products with xylitol has thousands of clinical studies showing xylitol’s effectiveness in creating an unfriendly environment for bacteria in the mouth and helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay and other oral health issues naturally. Click HERE for part 2.

Strategies for a Healthy New You in 2019, Part 1
January 31, 2019
Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert, shares her message of empowerment and some of her successful strategies for a healthy new you in 2019. Kat had a rough personal health journey, battling obesity and a serious autoimmune condition, skin & liver disorders, and an eating disorder that nearly took her life. Her basic philosophy focuses on scientific, cellular-level transformation which includes important foundational supplements. What should people look for in a probiotic? How do we protect ourselves from our toxic environment? Kat also weighs in on the advisability of adopting global guidelines for dramatically curtailing meat production and animal protein consumption to “save the planet." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 12, Part 2
January 14, 2019
Is ashwagandha OK if you have an arrhythmia? What’s the best diet for someone with an ileostomy? How is the immunity conferred by vaccines different from that produced via natural infections? Common pain-killers hike risk of major heart problems; Popular new diabetes drugs can cause fatal flesh-eating bacterial infections; Intravenous vitamin C boosts efficacy of tuberculosis drugs; Surprising supplements that boost bone density: olive leaf extract and lactobacillus; High-carb breakfast cereal is a historical anomaly; New twin study reveals that when it comes to academic success, heredity outweighs environment. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 9, 2019
Flu shots offered at the Golden Globes? Carrageenan and Irish Moss, what's the difference? How much more research needs to be done in order to "validate" organic food superiority? How much MSM should I be taking?Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 29, Part 1
December 31, 2018
The #1 drug for the flu is an epic-fail; Pregnant women deficient in vitamin D give birth to fatter children; Low blood pressure, frequent urination—is it ADH or AVP? Suggestions for tenacious mucus after the flu; IV vitamin C in the intensive care unit; Link confirmed between highly processed food and cancer; Does this non-stick pan make me look fat? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.