Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Kudos to holistic veterinarians!

Is there any truth to some of the latest news that claims glucosamine supplements accelerate dementia and Alzheimer’s? What may be the real driver of persistent musculoskeletal pain in menopause? Hyperbaric oxygen for treating hard-to-heal wounds? And more!

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Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Children

Pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book, “Kids and COVID.” She details the pandemic’s impact on children’s health and what mistakes we must avoid in the future. A must-listen for parents and healthcare professionals!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 13: Smartphones and Social Media Create Real Harm for Adolescents

What’s the best form of curcumin? More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; a one-and-done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down to the minute—but is it overreach? And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing

Deprescribing meds in older adults; Treating C. difficile; Stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors, is this worthwhile? The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during x-ray procedures? Magnesium taurate to control palpitations? Performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports; And more!

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Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 6: Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW!

The “Enhanced Games”, with no-holds-barred performance-enhancing drugs, yields scant advantages over “clean” contests; Does saturated fat increase insulin resistance? Can a heart attack victim avoid statin use with CoQ10? Omega-3 fish oil shows promise vs. type 2 diabetes; Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW! Researchers test the “5 second rule” for dropped food; And more!

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Q&A with Leyla: Lavender Oil to Relieve Itching

The types of doctors to avoid; A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching; Dairy sensitivities and whey protein; Is high blood pressure genetic? A critique of the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation; 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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