Immunity

Special Covid-19 Update: Coronavirus Fears, Part 2
March 29, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Benjamin Asher MD, integrative ENT specialist. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Covid-19 Myths and Facts
March 25, 2020
Intelligent TeleMedicine: We are having remote appointments via telephone and Skype; Can coronavirus be transmitted via food or food preparation?; Would a spray of colloidal silver or Xlear sprayed into the nose kill coronavirus?; Did the use of aspirin cause more damage and death during the Spanish flu pandemic? Click HERE for part 2.

The Immune Supportive Effects of Probiotics, Part 1
March 24, 2020
A large percentage of our immune systems reside in the gut. With the Coronavirus crisis rapidly evolving, we focus on the role probiotics can play in bolstering immune response. William Schoor, Co-Founder & President of Essential Formulas Incorporated--makers of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics and Reg'Activ, details how their unique fermentation process supports immune function. Click HERE for part 2.

The Immune Supportive Effects of Probiotics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with William Schoor, Co-Founder & President of Essential Formulas Incorporated, makers of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics and Reg'Activ. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 21, Part 1: Covid-19
March 23, 2020
Lockdown in many localities, Coronavirus cases soaring, hospitals threatened to be overwhelmed; How rapidly will it spread? Will millions succumb to Covid-19? 93% of people who think they’re positive for Coronavirus are not; Hopeful signs from China and Korea that pandemic can be contained; What’s the meaning of #flattenthecurve? Why claiming that this is “just like the seasonal flu” is a false equivalence; Mixed signals about masks; How does this compare with the 1918 Spanish Flu? Is colloidal silver a cure? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 21, Part 2: Covid-19

10 percent of patients are infected by asymptomatic “silent spreaders”; How long does virus live on inanimate surfaces? A possible melatonin connection; Are we over-reacting and risking crashing the economy? The politicization of Coronavirus; Sunlight is the best disinfectant; IV vitamin C; Nutraceuticals for Coronavirus—vitamins A, C, and D, NAC, astragalus, oregano, elderberry, beta-glucans, medicinal mushrooms, probiotics. Can over-stimulating the immune system trigger “cytokine storm”? The ACE connection and blood pressure drugs; Plaquenil and Azithromycin combo—a possible cure? Is ibuprofen a non-no for fever control? Immune supplement shortage; The predicament of patients with OCD and anxiety disorders; The nitric oxide connection; Is vaping causing an unexpected spike in Millennials with serious Covid-19 symptoms? When will it end? Click HERE for part 1.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Covid-19 Urgent Call to Action, Part 1
March 22, 2020
Covid-19 cases are increasing rapidly in the U.S. and today’s guest, Dr. Leo Galland, issues an urgent call-to-action to not underestimate its destructive potential. Dr. Galland is a pioneer of integrative medicine and author of several books including Super-Immunity for Kids and The Allergy Solution. He brings his extensive experience and knowledge of complementary modalities to bear on the Coronavirus crisis. He warns that the virus has the potential to affect the majority of Americans by mid-May. While many will experience mild to moderate symptoms, the death toll may rise to the millions. He explains that it’s not enough to assume that most of the immune-supportive supplements that have helped us weather ordinary colds and flus will be applicable to the Coronavirus; his careful study of its characteristics suggests a tailored approach. What about vitamin D, zinc and selenium? Why probiotics might confer protection; oregano, quercetin, resveratrol, elderberry, NAC, ginseng, Andrographis, mushroom extracts, and traditional Chinese herbs? High-dose IV vitamin C? Can too much immune stimulation result in dread “cytokine storm”? What about the melatonin connection? Are certain antihypertensive drugs beneficial—or harmful? Is it true you should avoid ibuprofen? Will the combo of hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin yield the breakthrough we’ve been looking for? Click HERE for part 2.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Covid-19 Urgent Call to Action, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leo Galland who has issued an urgent call-to-action not to underestimate the destructive potential of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: High-Dose IV Vitamin C for Cancer, Infections, and Cardiovascular Disease, Part 1
March 19, 2020
With its relevance to bolstering our immune defenses against the Coronavirus, we're reprising this episode about IV Vitamin C. The enormous potential of intravenous vitamin C: Dr. Jeanne Drisko, veteran integrative medicine practitioner and academic researcher, discusses the benefits of high-dose IV vitamin C for cancer, infections, and cardiovascular disease. What does the research show? Why has mainstream medicine been so hesitant to embrace this therapy? What are some of the factors that are limiting the availability and driving up the cost of IV drips? Natural medicine is becoming increasingly popular; Dr. Drisko tells us what she likes—and doesn’t like—about current trends, and what’s really needed to fundamentally transform the health of Americans. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: High-Dose IV Vitamin C for Cancer, Infections, and Cardiovascular Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeanne Drisko, veteran integrative medicine practitioner and academic researcher. Click HERE for part 1.