Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 22: Does drinking carbonated water help weight loss?

New-think on diet for ApoE4, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s—eat meat! True or false—does drinking carbonated water help weight loss? Why some people fail to lose weight on GLP-1 drugs; Don’t skip homocysteine when testing for dementia risk factors; Treating osteoporosis; New hope against pancreatic cancer; Eating right for Parkinson’s Disease; Olive oil helps stave off dementia—but only the right kind; And more!

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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Heating Pad for Pain

An example of another bad ‘scientific’ study; Thoughts on the new at-home prostate test; A case study in high cholesterol; My husband’s A1c went up after taking a statin for 5 months. Help! Using a heating pad for pain — a listener’s success story; And more!

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Caffeinated Insights: New Findings in Heart Health

Curious about how coffee affects your heart? Cardiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus has new findings on the nuanced effects of caffeine on heart health. Hear about the surprising relationship between coffee and the heart. Don’t miss it!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 15: That Fishy Smell

Most mayos, salad dressings and chips “made with 100% avocado oil” fail test; Immune benefits of BWH Beta Glucan; Low-fat dairy shown to confer no weight, cholesterol benefits over full-fat dairy; FDA and USDA to define ultra-processed foods for first time—but what are they really? Those dark skin blotches—are they melasma, or just age spots? That fishy smell—does it mean your seafood is spoiled? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: The New Vaccine Schedule Recommendations

The new vaccine schedule recommendations; My urologist is giving me grief that my vitamin D level is too high; Nattokinase for long covid? Thoughts on Cleveland Clinic’s assessment of fish oil supplements; Natural treatments for anxiety and depression; Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective? And more!

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The MAHA backlash over RFK Jr.’s about-face on glyphosate; New study confirms effectiveness of personalized lifestyle interventions for reversing dementia; Some GLP-1 users are developing scurvy; Sugar restriction during the first 1000 days of life may slash heart risk decades later; Are some people more genetically-adapted to the cold? Should strength assessments be added to routine physicals to forecast risk of dying? For gut health, take your microbiome for a run! And more!
What supplements can help combat the side effects of cancer therapy? Will my son's use of Zepbound affect his fertility? Does low carb refer to complex carbs or simple and processed carbs? Multivitamin recommendation for a male aged 50 plus? Supplements for elevated triglycerides; And more!
Have you ever wondered about the environmental factors of autism or the role nutrition plays? Dr. Theresa Lyons from AWEtism.net details innovative therapies and functional medicine insights. Discover how we can rethink autism treatment. Don't miss it!
Nathan Jones of Xlear discusses health advocacy, the unique power of xylitol, and challenging the bureaucratic status quo! Untold stories of natural health innovation. Check it out!
Vitamin D testing is vital for tailoring doses to optimize health—but regulators are conducting a campaign to deny coverage; Can magnesium be taken simultaneously with blood pressure meds? Saunas can help stave off dementia; Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here’s what they found; And more!
Highlights from the ANH conference in Phoenix; Supplements for borderline osteoporosis; After years of vegetarianism, wouldn't eating meat cause adverse reactions like headaches or nausea? How big is your butt? Is Famotidine a good alternative to Nexium? Protocol for post-surgical healing; Thoughts on full body scans to detect abnormalities; And more!
Could oxalates be the hidden culprit behind your unexplained health issues? Discover surprising insights from Sally Norton's book "Toxic Superfoods." She explores the unexpected effects of oxalate overload on our bodies. Check it out!
Is your milk truly natural? Sam Ingersoll of Kalona SuperNatural reveals how sustainable farming is transforming dairy, our health, and the environment. Don't miss it!
TSW—Topical Steroid Withdrawal—when you’re hooked on steroid creams for a skin condition and can’t get off; Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of autoimmune conditions; How long to curtail fish oil before a medical procedure or surgery? Supplements for neuropathy; Daylight Savings Time changeover health myths busted; The vaunted DASH Diet for hypertension faces off against low-carb alternative; The critical first 1000 days after conception—early life sugar avoidance yields major later life health dividends; And more!
American Heart Association's reaction to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Can you raise your white blood cell count? Can Chat GPT be trusted for credible information from reliable and verifiable sources? Can GLP-1 drugs help with fatty liver disease? And more!
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