The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Part 1
September 14, 2023
Dr. Courtney Craig, herself a sufferer of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, first diagnosed at age 16, has made CFS/ME her professional focus. She is author of "All My Test Results Are Normal: A Smart Guide to Testing for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome." She discusses her decades-long personal journey towards wellness and improved productivity. What are current theories about the causation of CFS? Why is it often relegated to a “waste basket diagnosis”? Are there objective tests for CFS? Why do some persist in claiming it’s a psychological condition? The controversial role of “graded exercise” for CFS recovery; The possible benefits of a Keto diet or intermittent fasting; Mitochondrial support? Microbiome diversity? Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplements? Low-dose naltrexone (LDN)? Antivirals? Ampligen? Cortene? How have the “Millions Missing Marches” dramatized the plight of CFS sufferers? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Courtney Craig, author of "All My Test Results Are Normal: A Smart Guide to Testing for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome."Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: OTC Cold Remedies
September 13, 2023
OTC cold remedies - a placebo effect?; More on orthorexia nervosa; Comments on the future of our medical system and the public's health. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hydrogen Water?

What are your thoughts on hydrogen water and how to get it?; What supplements do you recommend to improve eyesight?; A critical look at natural medicine; Can taking thyroid medicine or hormone replacement therapy cause a high Apo B?; I feel like my gut health is compromised after a 3 week round of antibiotics. Click HERE for part 1.

A Step-By-Step Action Plan For Recovery from Long Covid, Part 1
September 12, 2023
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of the best-seller “From Fatigued to Fantastic”, applies his expertise acquired over decades in addressing chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia to a new pressing problem—Long Covid. His SHINE protocol (Sleep/Hormones & Hypotension/Infections/Nutrition/Exercise) offers a step-by-step action plan for recovery. He also has developed customized treatments for pain, averting reliance on powerful addictive drugs. His approach is eclectic, blending natural therapies with judicious use of medications. Dr. Teitelbaum’s resounding message is that recovery can be achieved. More resources at www.vitality101.com and endfatigue.com. He invites listener questions via fatiguedoc@gmail.com. Click HERE for part 2.

A Step-By-Step Action Plan For Recovery from Long Covid, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of the best-seller “From Fatigued to Fantastic.” Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 9, Part 1: Snoop Dog, Mitch McConnell, Jimmy Buffet
September 11, 2023
Snoop Dogg leverages celebrity to sell sugar-laden cereals to kids; “One Chip Challenge” turns deadly for teen; What accounts for Mitch McConnell’s lapses? How did non-melanoma skin cancer kill Jimmy Buffet? Cops swarm yoga studio in response to report of “mass killing”; What could nausea between meals mean? When taking blood-thinners, does fish oil heighten bleeding risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 9, Part 2: Novel Ultrasound “Bra”

Natural alternatives to blood pressure medication; New weight loss drugs may pose unforeseen surgery risks; Some are maxing credit cards and taking 2nd jobs to afford Ozempic; Why some people need more vitamin D; Dealing with atrial fibrillation; Solutions for eye floaters; Novel ultrasound “bra” eases breast cancer detection. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Role of Saturated Fat in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
September 8, 2023
Study: Lipoprotein(a) and diet - a challenge for the role of saturated fat in cardiovascular disease risk reduction?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Probiotics for Parkinson’s?
September 7, 2023
Parkinson's may be a disease of the gut; Probiotics for Parkinson's?; Preview: The history of sugar; Does niacin have a negative impact on blood sugar for diabetes? Click HERE for part 2.