Respiratory

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 7, Part 1
March 9, 2020
Coronavirus update: Botched initial Chinese containment efforts; Natural products disappear from store shelves; Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture on the front lines; A new drug that may hold promise; Thousands die of the flu—are we overreacting to Coronavirus? AHCC to ward off Coronavirus; Kids consume more calories in post-activity snacks than they burn during physical activity; Is Daylight Savings time bad for our health? Does breastfeeding shield kids from allergies and asthma? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: COVID-19 Update
March 4, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; Could it be that lots of people who had "bad colds" actually had COVID-19 and only those few who ended up with more severe symptoms sought treatment? Click HERE for part 2.

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.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 14, 2018
I got the flu seven weeks ago but the cough and fatigue have not subsided despite taking AHCC, vitamin C and using a neti pot. If I have mild plaque according to an ultrasound, is it imperative to go on a statin? I am perplexed by the issue of probiotics vs. prebiotics, do you need both -- why? My 85-year-old father has stage 3 kidney disease, how much magnesium can he safely take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 6, 2017
A moral dilemma in performing CPR? Can breathing cold air while running in the winter cause bronchial irritation or bronchitis? What are the best supplements for cataracts? Does nicotinamide riboside still hold up to scrutiny? Are there any natural approaches to treating actinic keratosis instead of Carac cream? Click HERE for part 1.