The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2
December 21, 2020
Drink water to stave off metabolic syndrome; Media parrots fake news about eggs; “Frankenswine” GMO pigs debut; Fish oil supplements don’t raise bad cholesterol; Will “alkaline water” stave off cancer? If your stools float—is that a bad sign? Tomatoes vs. prostate cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Post-Vaccine Era
December 16, 2020
We are in the post-vaccine era; Going for an MRI? Avoid mask burn; I've heard Dr. Fauci talk about wearing masks but only speak once about the necessity of protecting the eyes with goggles or a face shield. How important is this?; My multivitamin lists 25 ingredients and recommends one pill a day. Is that enough?; I've had 4 cases of diverticulitis over the past 3 years and am interested in breaking the vicious cycle. How do I do this while eating a completely plant-based diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Osteoporosis

Should a 24-year-old woman take Ocrevus for multiple sclerosis? She's newly diagnosed; How much calcium should you take per day if you have severe osteoporosis?; I take 3 types of Biotics Research Vitamins. Should I be taking others too?; Is it possible to get an analysis of the quality of the microbiome using a stool sample? Where would I find this type of test? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 1
December 14, 2020
The vaccines are coming—a remarkable achievement; But questions remain: Will there be side effects? How effective will they really be? What if you’ve already had Covid? Will there be a “universal mandate”? A caller wants to know if they’ll be ineligible for the vaccine because of the medication they’re on; Is cheese really a super brain food? A healthy body composition in middle age makes it likely you’ll live to 90 and beyond—but over 73% of Americans are now overweight or obese. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 2

Melatonin is more than just a sleep aid—it may boost memory; How much calcium and vitamin D for seniors? Natural treatments for hand pain; Are there natural alternatives to blood pressure medication? Magnesium is an essential co-factor for vitamin D, and plays an under-appreciated role in immunity; Gum infections hasten metabolic syndrome; Test your heart by timing your stair-climbing; Moms’ intake of fish boosts babies’ cognitive scores. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Oral Health, Plus Innate Immunity
December 10, 2020
Understanding the oral-systemic connection; Diet and lifestyle support for innate immunity.

ENCORE: The Key to Many Diseases as Well as the Aging Process, Part 1

Naturopathic physician Dr. Lee Know, author of "Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, Aging, and Life Itself," shares extensive research on the centrality of the mitochondria to many diseases as well as to the aging process. The mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of the cell. How does the origin of mitochondria billions of years ago shed light on why antibiotics disrupt our metabolic machinery? Why do we inherit energy metabolism from our mothers? What causes mitochondrial dysfunction? What role for toxins? Diet? Energy-depleting medications? What’s the “Exercise Paradox” and how does it relate to mitochondrial function? What medical conditions are caused by faulty mitochondria? Why is diabetes not just a sugar disorder, but rather an energetic failure? What does mitochondrial insufficiency do to the brain? How are chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia related to mitochondrial function? What’s the optimal diet for mitochondrial support? What supplements have been demonstrated to revive flagging mitochondria? Do cannabinoids show potential in regulating mitochondria? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Key to Many Diseases as Well as the Aging Process, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lee Know, author of "Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, Aging, and Life Itself." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chuck Yeager
December 9, 2020
Living to a ripe old age: Chuck Yeager; Study: Poor oral hygiene may result in metabolic syndrome; Study: Taking certain supplements before and during chemotherapy for breast cancer may be risky; I have low hemoglobin due to a bleeding ulcer. What can I do to raise my hemoglobin levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is it possible to catch Covid from someone who is newly vaccinated?

In your opinion, is organic virgin olive oil better than non-organic olive oil?; My husband has diabetes and high blood pressure despite eating correctly and exercising. What else can he do--is it his genes?; Is it possible to catch covid from someone who is newly vaccinated?; Study reveals connection between gut bacteria and vitamin D levels. Click HERE for part 1.