The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 1
December 20, 2021
Biden issues grim prediction: “It’ll be a winter of severe illness and death”; Cases soar in New York—but hospitalizations and deaths ebb; Federal vaccine mandate reinstated by 6th Circuit Court; More evidence vaccination doesn’t “stop the spread”; Scientists studying Omicron predict it will elude current vaccines, therapies; New variant attacks upper airways, but less likely to infect lungs; After bad reactions to Moderna vax, a caller is reluctant to take booster; Pfizer pulls vax trials for kids 2-5; Authorities recommend against J&J shot; What’s the significance of protein in urine? High intake of herbs and spices curbs hypertension. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 2

Omicron now the dominant virus in Florida wastewater—but only Delta has sickened locals; Natural therapies for COPD; Synthetic food dyes may set stage for colon cancer; Air pollution contributes to liver disease toll; A caller wonders if she has a hormone imbalance; New prescription eye drops cure reading woes; Exercise powerfully effective against anxiety; Boosters necessary for a healthy 40-year-old who’s already been double-vaxxed and had Covid? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: How to Cook When You Don’t Have Time
December 17, 2021
How to cook when you don't have time to cook or simply don't want to cook every day.

ENCORE: The Physiology of Anger, Part 1
December 16, 2021
Anger takes a toll. The psychology of anger ranks with smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise as a major cardiovascular risk factor. In these angry and polarized times, social media and politics actually monetize anger; they attempt to stoke our emotions to service our consumer society or push a button for one or another candidate. Dr. Christian Conte is a Level V Anger Management Specialist and author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World." He details "Yield Theory," a revolutionary method for de-escalating conflict, promoting clear communication―and changing the way you relate to others in every part of your life. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Physiology of Anger, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christian Conte, author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Osteoporosis
December 15, 2021
Survey shows children born during the pandemic have lower IQ scores; Plant-based jabs anyone?; Regarding your remarks on mask-wearing on NYC street, I have discovered it tends to keep my face warm and forget it's there; I'm 75 and have osteoporosis. Am I taking a huge risk by not taking medication?; Can't Moh's surgery on my scalp spread any possible cancer present? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Lithium

Study: SARS-CoV-2 spike impairs DNA damage repair and inhibits recombination in vitro; Can low dose lithium be beneficial for mood enhancement for those taking thyroid replacement? Or is it contraindicated?; I recently had a bout of diverticulitis. What can I do to avoid another flare-up?; Is calcium citrate helpful for acid reflux?; What are your thoughts on silicon dioxide added to supplements?; Could you talk about restless legs syndrome? Click HERE for part 1.

How to Keep Our Digestion Optimal During the Often Richly-Decadent Holiday Eating, Part 1
December 14, 2021
Each year as we enter the holiday season, we go to our "Digestion-Guru" Martie Whittekin for some sound advice about how to keep our digestion optimal during all the delicious yet often richly-decadent holiday eating. Martie is the author of numerous books. She knows that the natural approach to digestive health is far better (and in the long-term more successful) than simply popping an over-the-counter antacid for relief. She details the benefits of Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics to maintain digestive health and immunity this holiday season. Click HERE for part 2.

How to Keep Our Digestion Optimal During the Often Richly-Decadent Holiday Eating, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and the author of the best-selling book, "Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec, & Other Acid Blockers." Her latest book is entitled, "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 1
December 13, 2021
Majority of Omicron sufferers vaxxed, boosted; Will Omicron overtake Delta? The problem with “leaky” vaccines; Pfizer study shows 3rd booster confers good protection vs. new variants; Why then is Pfizer CEO talking up 4th booster? Will coronaviruses evolve to be less deadly? New data suggest mix ‘n match vaccines work better; Vaccine developers unclear whether new vaccines targeting variants will be superior to existing shots; Shortage of test kits still hampers containment efforts. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.