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Winterize Your Skin

Is your winter skincare routine missing something crucial? Friend of the pod Dr. Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, details the

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Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Leg Cramps

Fish oil linked to reduced risk of atrial fibrillation; Advice for arthritis and leg cramps during the night; “I follow a low-carb diet, why is my Hemoglobin A1c high?” Will there soon be biological criteria for diagnosing clinical depression? What’s with the ongoing battle between low fat and full fat dairy advocates? And more!

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Winterize Your Skin

Is your winter skincare routine missing something crucial? Friend of the pod Dr. Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, details the secrets to a healthy skin microbiome and how it connects with your gut health.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 24: Cancer, Diabetes Risks from Food Preservatives

New study dispels fears over fish oil-atrial fibrillation link; Research highlights cancer, diabetes risks from food preservatives; Do the new dietary guidelines go too far, or are they a cop-out? Can we crack the code on aging, or are humans just “term-limited”? Patients with depression who’ve tried everything obtain surprising relief from vagus nerve stimulation; Blood sugar spikes after meals—even absent diabetes—can drive Alzheimer’s risk; New study pushes back on Tylenol-autism link, but highlights poor diet, chemical exposure, pre-natal anti-depressant use as potential culprits. And more!

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ENCORE: Living to 100

Could living past 100 become the new normal? Discover the secrets to living longer and the societal impacts of everyone living past 100 with Journalist William J. Cole, author of “The Big 100: Uncovering the Keys to Longevity.”

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 17: Breast-Feeding Moms Gain Less Post-Pregnancy Weight

Study shows brain stimulation with external electronic headset produces weight loss rivaling shots, pills; Breast-feeding moms gain less post-pregnancy weight; Scientists find hidden weight gain trigger in soybean oil; Calculators that assess your risk for heart disease miss the boat—half of actual heart attack victims were said to be at low-risk; Common amino acid may bust Alzheimer’s plaque; Adequate sleep may trump healthy diet, exercise for longevity; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Does nicotine destroy the spine?

A spoof on suggested nutrition guidelines; Does nicotine destroy the spine? Suggestions for an 88-year-old man with an irregular heart rate. “My PSA is on an upward trend since my last test. Should I stop taking testosterone?” Essential tremors; “I wake often during the night. What can I take to help me stay asleep?” And more!

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Book cover for "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" by Dr Antonio Bianco on a blue background with an illustration of the neck and thyroid.
In “Rethinking Hypothyroidism,” Dr. Antonio Bianco meticulously documents the history of thyroid therapy from its inception in the 19th century to the enthronement of dogmas that currently limit patients’ access to more nuanced treatments:
Book cover for "Rethinking Hypothyroidism" by Dr Antonio Bianco on a blue background with an illustration of the neck and thyroid.
Two injectors / dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue background. A yellow measuring tape around the injectors.
From new weight loss drugs to microplastics potential link to heart disease, Dr. Hoffman rounds up the latest in health news headlines.
Two injectors / dosing pens for subcutaneous injection of antidiabetic medication or anti-obesity medication hovering over a blue background. A yellow measuring tape around the injectors.
Blue background with a white pill bottle in the top left corner. Pink tablets spell out "B3"
Recent headlines seem to warn against too much B3. Is there actual concern, or just more fear-mongering clickbait? Dr. Hoffman sets the record straight.
Blue background with a white pill bottle in the top left corner. Pink tablets spell out "B3"
Weight measure tape coiled in foreground on a wooden table. In the background, a wooden bowl holds an assortment of supplements.
Natural weight loss products dominated this year's IHS conference. Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at the pros and cons of these rising stars of the health industry.
Weight measure tape coiled in foreground on a wooden table. In the background, a wooden bowl holds an assortment of supplements.
Heart shape of low carb foods on a white wooden background. Foods include blueberries, olives, salmon, avocado, greens, tomatoes, almonds, and some fish oil pills.
Dr. Hoffman explores how a shift to a low-carb and higher fat diet can impact cholesterol levels—and whether you should be concerned about cardiovascular disease.
Heart shape of low carb foods on a white wooden background. Foods include blueberries, olives, salmon, avocado, greens, tomatoes, almonds, and some fish oil pills.
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