Autoimmune Diseases

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 1, Part 2: Vitamin D vs. Dementia
October 3, 2022
Why calcium alone is not enough for osteoporosis; Dairy and heart disease risk—it depends on what type; Dogs can literally smell owners’ stress; The link between aluminum in vaccines and childhood asthma; Harnessing the health benefits of cold; Folic acid vs. suicide; Vitamin D vs. dementia, autoimmune disease and premature death; Urolithin A vs. osteoarthritis; Ashwagandha for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2022
An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19 Part 2
March 21, 2022
Natural treatment for spring allergies; Light exposure while sleeping undermines metabolism; Cocoa flavanols score vs. heart disease; Keto diet improves MS symptoms; Phthalates in medications increase cancer risk; Treating excessive sweating; Is Fosamax necessary for mild osteopenia? US drug deaths since pandemic surpass 100,000. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 1
March 14, 2022
Covid cases plummet in West—while lockdown nations like China with Covid-zero policies experience surges; Authorities pressed for flu vax—but this year’s batch acknowledged by CDC to be minimally effective; Mayhem: Fentanyl-laced cocaine, pricey champagne spiked with MDMA, and lavender aromatherapy transmitting rare deadly bacteria; Is milk protein a no-no for MS? Can itchy skin be an aftermath of Covid infection? Treatments for pulmonary fibrosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Autoimmunity
January 26, 2022
Study: Vitamin D and fish oil beneficial for autoimmunity; Remembering Dr. John Sarno; Is it true I should avoid ashwagandha due to my thyroid medicine?; What is the efficacy of supplements like TA-65? How can we keep our telomeres healthy? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 1
January 3, 2022
Amid vaccine resistance, breakthrough infections, researchers explore mushrooms, Chinese herbal medicine; Breast pain after the Covid vax; Vitamin D for autoimmunity; When testing for Covid, time of day affects accuracy; A new heart test that can detect dangerous soft plaque; Did paying people to take Covid shots move the needle on vax rates? Ovary removal surgery before menopause hikes risk for dementia; When is it necessary to take blood pressure meds, when not? Natural ways to reverse high histamine levels. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 23, Part 2
October 25, 2021
Iron—the Goldilocks mineral; Iron deficiency blunts response to vaccines; Low-carb diet lowers LDL, favorably shifts LDL particle size; Prozac for macular degeneration? Why so many medical specialists? The unintended consequences of vaccine mandates; Mediterranean diet helps teenagers, too; Vaping doesn’t help smokers stay off cigarettes; Are we a “Dopamine Nation”? Diet and lupus; Cordyceps tapped as novel cancer treatment. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 1
October 12, 2021
The latest installment in our free-ranging discussions about vitamin D with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. The “elephant in the room”: skeptics have lately pushed back on the efficacy of vitamin D and impugned the motives of top vitamin D researcher Michael Holick MD. Sounds “too good to be true”—-how could vitamin D be so beneficial for such a myriad of conditions? What are the autoimmune benefits of vitamin D? What are the latest findings linking low D levels to breast cancer risk? Is oral vitamin D supplementation equivalent to getting it the natural way—via the sun? What are optimal levels of D? Why is it that individuals require such different levels of supplementation? What about D in pregnancy? For athletic performance? For fending off colds and flus? For diabetes? For autism? Are certain formulations of D superior to others? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 1
August 9, 2021
Eradicating Covid—is it a realistic goal? Why we shouldn’t get too crazy about the Delta variant; Is the debate really over about whether previously infected need to vaccinate? “Long Covid” uncommon among kids; Does fish oil cause—or prevent—heart arrhythmias? Are sufferers of autoimmune disorders at risk of a flare with the vaccine? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.