The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Tips to Keep your Heart Strong, Part 1
February 4, 2020
Just in time for February Heart Health Month, heart health expert Jay Levy offers some life-saving tips to keep our hearts strong. He details his top five "life hacks" to achieve and maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Click HERE for part 2.

Tips to Keep your Heart Strong, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with heart health expert, Jay Levy. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1, Part 1
February 3, 2020
Everything you need to know about the Coronavirus outbreak—The good, the bad and the uncertain: World Health Organization declares international public health emergency; air travel to China suspended; Western personnel evacuated; toll vastly under-reported; market crashes on pandemic fears; tens of millions of Chinese under lockdown; do face masks even work? How contagious is it? “Natural cures” touted but FDA and Facebook issue warnings against phony cures; Purell won’t protect you; Vaccine makers rush trials; Potential of antiviral drugs explored; Conspiracy theories abound—is it man-made? Are exotic animal markets the source of contagion? A previous viral scare prompted government to stockpile billions of doses of Tamiflu—now a whistleblower claims Hoffmann-LaRoche knew it was ineffective. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1, Part 2

Does AHCC work for kids? Is there such a thing as an allergy to vitamin C? Pregnant women who consume artificial sweeteners give birth to heavier babies; We’re running out of antibiotics to treat ordinary strep throat; Resistance training is the key to healthy aging; Berberine vs. colon cancer; Cocoa’s performance-enhancing effects; Seniors who consume mushrooms suffer less cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vegan Cheese
January 31, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on this listener question: What is your opinion of vegan cheese? Would a vegan cheese that contains coconut oil and potato starch be okay to use in my diet?; Plus, how we determine your ideal weight; Is leaky gut a cardiovascular risk factor?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Anxiety Attacks
January 29, 2020
Handheld nerve stimulator for gastroparesis; Potentially revolutionary new drug for celiac disease?; Trauma and sinus infections in my daughter has led to anxiety attacks. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Inflammation

What percentage of probiotics actually survive the acidity of the stomach to find its way to the gut?; My friend is suffering from CRPS and her meds don't help. Any non-pharmaceutical recommendations?; I've been taking strontium for about two years and the osteoporosis in my spine is gone. Should I stop taking it?; I have issues with tendonitis, arthritis and am recuperating from a broken leg. What can I do to lessen the inflammation? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 25, Part 1
January 27, 2020
What we know about the emerging Coronavirus pandemic; How can you protect yourself? How stress can actually contribute to hair graying; Colostrum for athletic performance? Ginger root vs. BPA toxicity; ANY amount of running linked to significantly lower risk of early death. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 25, Part 2

Acid blocker medications raise risk of allergies; How to wean off PPIs; What’s erysipelas? U.S. deaths from lead exposure 10 times higher than previously thought; IV vitamin C vs. sepsis; Can fish oil supplements make men sexier? Pomegranate juice forestalls memory loss in older adults; Sunshine can keep you svelte. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Nitrates
January 24, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin does a deep dive on dietary nitrates.