Digestive Health | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

Leyla Weighs In: Fasting-Mimicking Diet for Crohn’s and Managing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

April 24, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

New insights on diet & Crohn's. "Leyla Weighs In" on a study showing how a fasting mimicking diet can improve symptoms & inflammation markers. Plus, she has advice if your antibiotics cause diarrhea. Don't miss it!

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 4: The Ultimate Weight Loss Plan—The Boring Diet

April 6, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Spelt Matzoh v. Traditional Wheat Matzoh

March 26, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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!