The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Bone Density
May 20, 2020
Springing into Telemedicine; Mental health consequences of the pandemic -- media-fueled agoraphobia?; My ferritin level is quite high. How do I go about lowering it?; What are the best natural remedies to increase bone density in the spine and relieve compression fracture pain? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Supplements Dr. Hoffman Takes

What supplements do you take?; What formulation of calcium would be appropriate for my 80-year-old mother?; What tests would you order for someone experiencing anxiety?; What are the pros if any, and cons of palm oil? Click HERE for part 1.

The Science of Immune Health, Part 1
May 19, 2020
Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Immune Health Expert Jim LaValle on the science of immune health. What is the immune system comprised of? How are immune cells weakened? What are ways to increase our immune system resilience? What supplements help optimize your immune system? How has the chemistry of aging garlic been shown in clinical studies to reduced inflammation and improve immune function? Click HERE for part 2.

The Science of Immune Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Immune Health Expert Jim LaValle. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 1
May 18, 2020
Age is a risk factor for Covid-19, but regardless of your age, “metabolic fitness” confers resistance; A surprisingly tiny percentage of Americans meet the criteria for optimal metabolic fitness; Why are thousands of people signing up to be deliberately exposed to coronavirus? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3? Why do men sometimes get breast cancer? Why are the homeless not dying in droves of Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 2

Hydroxychloroquine: New studies yield conflicting results—whether you’re willing to take it may depend on your party affiliation; Why are men more likely to be hospitalized for Covid-19, and die disproportionately? Is there any danger from elderberry causing cytokine storm? Surprise results of a study showing health professionals don’t die of Covid-19 in greater numbers than general populace; 3 new studies show protective benefits of Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) in diabetics at risk of cardiovascular disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin D Insufficiency and COVID-19
May 15, 2020
Vitamin D insufficiency may be prevalent in severe COVID-19 cases; The many impacts of low vitamin D levels.

How Pollutants and Food Additives May Undermine Our Immune Responses, Part 1
May 14, 2020
Could exposure to environmental chemicals render us more vulnerable to poor outcomes in Covid-19? Integrative rheumatologist Aly Cohen MD, co-author of "Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World," explains how pollutants and food additives may undermine our immune responses. How can one reduce their toxic burden? Can tests measure xenobiotic levels? As a physician familiar with the use of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for her autoimmune patients, how does she rate it? Is it safe? What’s the basis for claims that it may help coronavirus patients? Are patients with autoimmune conditions especially prone to Covid-19? Do they need to discontinue their immunosuppressive meds? What’s can diet and targeted supplementation do to ameliorate autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus? Click HERE for part 2.

How Pollutants and Food Additives May Undermine Our Immune Responses, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aly Cohen, author of Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Traveling During the COVID-19 Crisis
May 13, 2020
Are children getting COVID-19 with different symptoms?; My husband and I urgently want to get back home to NY from Florida. How should we travel? Plane, train, or drive with an overnight hotel. Click HERE for part 2.