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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Liver Spots Aug 15, 2024

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Study: More people are overweight and overtly obese; What impact does olive leaf extract have on bone health? Can long-term use cause antibiotic resistance?; Is organic expeller pressed canola oil bad for me?; My 47-year-old husband has liver spots. Should we be concerned for his liver function?

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Atrial Fibrillation Aug 15, 2024

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I'm taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Can I take Kyolic aged garlic extract?; Can you discuss the amount of ionizing radiation patients are subject to with calcium scoring tests? Are there alternatives?; I have a Complement C4a test that is very high. What is the significance of this result?; What is the significance of a Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone test in the normal range?

Integrative Optometry with Dr. Julie Poteet: Preventing Vision Loss Through Nutrition, Part 1 Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Julie Poteet, a prominent integrative optometrist, discusses various aspects of eye health and how the eye can yield crucial insights about the potential for degenerative diseases and premature aging. She covers topics ranging from the impact of nutrition on age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma to innovative practices such as retinal photography and vision therapy. Dr. Poteet shares insights on the benefits of specific nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, DHA, and astaxanthin, and emphasizes the significance of a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle changes in preventing eye diseases. The conversation further explores the role of genetic predisposition, early intervention strategies, and the promising future of nutrition-based therapies for eye health.

Integrative Optometry with Dr. Julie Poteet: Preventing Vision Loss Through Nutrition, Part 2 Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS.

Rewiring Health: Exploring Vagal Nerve Stimulation with Dr. Peter Staats, Part 1 Aug 13, 2024

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Rewiring Health: Exploring Vagal Nerve Stimulation with Dr. Peter Staats, Part 2 Aug 13, 2024

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Staats, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of electroCore, pioneers in noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 10, Part 1: The Olympic Women’s Boxing Controversy Explained Aug 12, 2024

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The Olympic Women’s Boxing controversy explained —it’s a fascinating lesson in reproductive biology; Why it’s important for pregnant women to not even TOUCH men’s prostate pills; Fruits and vegetables vs. hypertension; How to talk to your doctor—and finding one who will listen; What causes lipomas, and can they be treated non-surgically? Are there alternatives to drugs for tardive dyskinesia? Some swimmers sicken after Olympic swim in polluted Seine; Why free medical school tuition won’t fix America’s doctor shortage.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 10, Part 2: Is sitting the new smoking? Aug 12, 2024

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15 million Americans at risk of liver damage from popular herbs—REALLY?? Is sitting the new smoking? Can eye drops reverse cataracts? Accuracy/efficacy of vaunted Galleri cancer screening blood test challenged by newly released data; Can melatonin help relieve tinnitus? Fireworks may spread harmful air pollution.

Leyla Weighs In: Medicinal Mushrooms–Nature’s Health Powerhouses Aug 09, 2024

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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin delves into the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, providing an in-depth exploration of various mushrooms like cordyceps, rishi, chaga, shiitake, and lion's mane, highlighting their potential health benefits. These mushrooms are known for promoting immune support, healthy inflammation response, brain health, and other therapeutic effects. Leyla emphasizes the importance of proper identification and expert consultation when foraging mushrooms and encourages including domesticated varieties in everyday cooking to harness their nutritional power.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diabetes-Related Amputations Aug 08, 2024

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Health disparities in diabetes-related amputations; Big Food advertising by elite athletes; Pushback on government overreach during the time of covid.