Digestive Health | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Q&A with Leyla: Total Knee Replacement

October 29, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Exercise training for bone health; I have chronic insomnia, and my doctor told me to avoid any supplements due to my pacemaker"; What supplements do you recommend for recovery from a total knee replacement? I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, how can I prevent this? And more!

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 24: Can eye drops dissolve cataracts?

October 26, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Can eye drops dissolve cataracts to forestall surgery? Urolithin A notches gains for GI and heart health in new studies; The biggest mistake GLP-1 weight-loss medication users make; B12 alone, or taken with a B complex? 10 diets are put to the test, and which scored highest for staving off biological aging? When medications cause constipation; Overcoming fatigue after radiation treatment for cancer; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Getting Back to Sleep After Late Night Bathroom Break

October 15, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Folic acid vs. methylfolate; "What do I take to get back to sleep when I wake at 2 AM to go to the bathroom?" Is DHEA safe despite family history of breast and uterine cancers? Stomach and bowel upset after completing a round of antibiotics 2 months ago; "I have IBS, but my doctor confirmed no gluten sensitivity, so why do I have symptoms when I eat wheat?" And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Detoxing Microplastics

October 1, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The benefits of kimchi for detoxing microplastics; Recovering from Bell's Palsy; The benefits of Pilates; Is there any relief for ulcerative colitis? And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: America’s Food Fight

September 24, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

America's food fight and dietary guidelines; Suggestions for bloating and abdominal pain; When to embark on a gluten-free diet; Recommendations for hip arthritis; Comment on neuropathy after chemotherapy; Thoughts on CoQ10 v. PQQ

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

August 24, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Integrative Naturopathic Gastroenterology: Fecal Transplants, Diet, Probiotics, and Helminth Therapy

July 29, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Can fecal microbiota transplantation revolutionize the treatment of gut disorders? Naturopathic gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Davis has exciting new treatments for IBS, IBD, and more. Don't miss it!

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 20: Social Anxiety Disorder

June 22, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Should you stop taking glucosamine based on a new study linking it to Alzheimer’s? What’s behind the spate of “Tai Chi Walking” social media posts? Vaping after smoking hikes risk for lung cancer; Why aren’t there more medical insurance plans that cover alternative medicine? Keto diet shows promise for treatment of anorexia; Incidence of social anxiety disorder is soaring among young people; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing

June 11, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Q&A with Leyla: Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper?

May 21, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of “The Baby Boomers’ Repair Manual”

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