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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A tale of 2 pneumonias—NASCAR racer Kyle Busch dead at 41 while Rudy Giuliani, age 81, survives critical care; Proposed ban on tobacco products for future generations of Brits aims to eradicate smoking. Best natural alternatives to repel mosquitoes and ticks; When cancer treatments cause osteoporosis; Organoids and computer simulations promise to reduce the toll of live animal experimentation; Shortfall in doctors accelerated by early retirement as physicians cite “hassle factor.” And more!
An overview of itching; Would tofu be a good addition to a diet? Is TMAO a risk factor for heart disease when eating meat? Vegetarianism; Vertebroplasty vs. kyphoplasty; Gastroparesis; Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/dry eye disease? Wool carpeting or hardwood flooring? And more!
Investigative journalist Charles Piller reveals deep-seated corruption in Alzheimer's research. He delves into the issues surrounding Big Pharma's influence, fraudulent scientific studies, the implications of a controversial 2006 experiment at the University of Minnesota, and what it all means for you. Check it out!
Feeling burnt out? It might be your energy allocation system! Dr. Corey Schuler has cutting-edge strategies to revitalize your energy and improve health outcomes. Check it out!
Highlights from my Scandinavian trip; Should nightshades be eliminated? Could acid reflux be caused by using a reverse osmosis water filtration system? Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper? Minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth? Festoons? And more!
Feeling fatigued or stressed out? It could be your adrenals. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has a deep dive into adrenal function and natural solutions for adrenal fatigue. Check it out!
What if oxygen could transform your health? Nicole Garrett from Under Pressure Hyperbarics details the surprising benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. From stroke recovery to cancer support, wound care, and even anti-aging. Don’t miss this eye-opening interview.
Do we have to start worrying about Hantavirus? Space exploration yields new treatments for resistant bacterial infections; Multivitamins found to slow biological aging; Hydrogen water—breakthrough or scam? When oral vitamin D doesn’t work, sublingual D may normalize blood levels; Why fructose stokes food cravings; And more!
More on “eat the rainbow” . . . or not; Medical breakthroughs that we don't really need; What's the impact of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar? I'm a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman with no libido—can supplements help? Can plant-based diets improve fertility? And more!
Is sugar rewiring your brain? Discover the science behind sugar cravings and how to curb them effectively. Dr. Nicole Avena, author of "Sugarless," has a seven-step plan to conquer your cravings. Don't miss it!
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