Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 5, Part 2: Can liver fibrosis be reversed?

A slew of ultra-powerful weight loss drugs are in the pipeline—ironic that Westerners need them so much? RFK Jr. wants every American to wear a fitness tracker; New study upends belief that inflammation is inevitable with aging; Rating products for hair growth and restoration; Why electric vehicles may make us carsick.

Treating episodes of surging blood pressure, hot flashes and nausea with Xanax may miss a root cause; Can liver fibrosis be reversed? Researchers discover 96 environmental chemicals lurking in toddlers’ bodies; 12% of doctors 70 and older found to have cognitive deficits—time to take the keys away?  Early to bed, early to rise . . . permits more exercise; Tailored probiotic sponges up toxic PFAS chemicals in GI tract; Let’s retire the misleading BMI as a guide to optimal body composition.

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explores the significance of detoxification and its impact on overall health. She highlights the role of the liver in detoxification and discusses how various foods and nutrients can support liver function to optimize detoxification pathways. Leyla covers the importance of consuming organic produce, clean seafood, and minimizing exposure to toxins found in household products, medications, and certain foods. She also details the phase one and phase two enzymes involved in detoxification, the importance of specific vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and the signals that might indicate the need for liver support. Lastly, she encourages listeners to make healthier dietary choices and lifestyle changes to support their liver and overall well-being.

Fitness trackers: friend or foe?What brand(s) of fish oil do you recommend and why?My friend's doctor recommends a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Is this the best way to go? Are there other options?

What are possible causes for low ejection fraction?Can thyroid function affect ejection fraction?Does levothyroxine affect heart function?How does the functioning of our mitochondria affect heart health?What are your thoughts on CoQ10 and PQQ for heart health?What kinds of exercises are safe to do if your ejection fraction is too low? How long can I fast safely?

Unveiling Myocardial Bridges: A Hidden Cause of Heart Disease with Jeff Holden, a patient activist, author of “Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges,” and host of the “Imperfect Heart” podcast. Jeff shares his harrowing personal journey with myocardial bridges, a congenital heart condition often overlooked by the medical community. Despite experiencing unexplained cardiac symptoms and undergoing multiple medical tests, Jeff was only diagnosed after a provocative test at Stanford revealed severe vasospasms and a myocardial bridge. Jeff emphasizes the importance of awareness and proper diagnosis of this condition, which can mimic common cardiovascular diseases but requires an entirely different treatment approach. The discussion highlights the need for increased recognition among primary care physicians and cardiologists, the diagnostic challenges, and the impact of this often-ignored condition on patients' lives. This episode aims to educate listeners and promote better understanding and management of myocardial bridges in the medical community.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jeff Holden, a patient activist, author of “Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges,” and host of the “Imperfect Heart” podcast.

The Protein Paradigm: Redefining Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Nina Teicholz, a PhD nutritionist, founder of the Nutrition Coalition, and author of "The Big Fat Surprise". The discussion focuses on controversies around dietary guidelines, particularly the misrepresentation of low-fat diets and the critical role of protein in optimal health. Dr. Teicholz addresses the flaws in the US Dietary Guidelines, highlights the impact of institutionalized groupthink on nutrition science, and argues for the reassessment of protein recommendations and the demonization of saturated fats. She also examines the challenges and influence of food industry conflicts on public health policies and shares insights on the potential for meaningful reform under the current administration.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nina Teicholz, a PhD nutritionist, founder of the Nutrition Coalition, and author of "The Big Fat Surprise".

“Delay, Deny . . .”— Feds take aim at prior authorizations that block patients’ access to care, surgeries, drugs they need; Electrodiagnostic testing with computers—does it add up for diagnosis? Are there non-surgical options for goiters? Chili peppers confer heart, cancer, longevity benefits; Will stem cells deliver a cure for insulin-dependent diabetics? Vitamin C reprograms skin cells to reverse age-related thinning.