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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Social media and AI—the digital equivalents of ultra-processed junk food; Are natural non-caloric sweeteners—erythritol, xylitol, and stevia—safe? A pig’s brain has been flash frozen and reanimated, signaling new prospects for cryopreservation after death; Dr. Jeffrey Bland weighs in on a new, enhanced form of fish oil from Big Bold Health; What are the health benefits of circumcision? The ultimate weight loss plan—the Boring Diet; Substituting famotidine for PPIs for reflux; And more!
Highlights from my New Zealand bike trip; Is it possible to get enough protein from plants only? What about the downsides to animal protein? Thoughts on peptides; Is it true that the nutritional value of farmed seafood is the same as wild-caught? Milk thistle for elevated liver enzymes? And more!
Is your pain all in your head? Not quite! Dr. David Clark from the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association details brain-generated pain and solutions beyond meds. Don't miss it!
Dr. Paul Kolodzik of Metabolic MD details the groundbreaking benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitors. Hear why they matter to everyone, not just diabetics. Check it out!
Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more!
Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover? Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice? Liver support supplements for alcoholic issues; What to take for pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak; Is carrageenan a carcinogen? Organic acids test for chronic fatigue? And more!
Explore how protecting your gums can safeguard your heart. Dr. William Levine, a board-certified periodontist, details the important science behind oral inflammation and systemic disease. Don't miss it!
Discover the secrets of herbal medicine. Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council has a deep-dive into the world of botanicals. Learn about their role in health and wellness, as well as their quality control and adulteration Prevention. Check it out!
New weight loss drugs may portend end of “Fat Acceptance” movement; Mid- and late-life exercise slash dementia risk; “Ethicists” urge more tick-borne meat allergy to save planet; How to detox 9-11 first-responders? Can natural herbs aid recovery from anorexia? Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss? Bananas could be interfering with your smoothie’s health benefits; Chemical residues on produce impair male fertility; And more!
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR); The impact of hops on the microbiome; Avoiding microplastics; Thoughts on continuous blood pressure monitors; Should certain supplements be taken at different times of day or apart from each other? Thoughts on the HPV vaccine; And more!
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