The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 10, Part 1
July 12, 2021
How a 5 minute/day breathing workout can lower blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs; Can a fecal transplant stop Covid in its tracks? Muscle relaxants strike out for back pain; Tooth loss predictive of dementia risk; TJ Robinson, the Olive Oil Hunter, dishes on how to select quality brands; Extra virgin olive oil may halve risk of bone fractures; Olive-rich Mediterranean diet may be key to Alzheimer's prevention. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 10, Part 2

Eat the Southern Diet--drop dead! Omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease; Bee venom for Parkinson's Disease; Could there be glyphosate in your organic hummus? Rethinking Ivermectin for Covid; Study demonstrates how masks impair CO2 exchange in kids; What form of CBD is best for sleep--gummies, tinctures, or pills? Aged Garlic Extract for periodontal disease; Low FODMAPs diet for diarrhea. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Health Benefits of Coffee
July 9, 2021
What are the health benefits of coffee?; Coffee, green tea, and type 2 diabetes mortality rates. Plus, a case study of patient with brain cancer on ketogenic diet.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Mental Health Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet
July 8, 2021
Fish oil's therapeutic use in depression; Medical Nihilism revisited; Beneficial painful rash treatment - Terrasil; The benefits of Banatrol for diarrhea; Ketogenic diet for improving mental health. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Compounded Medications

My husband's coronary calcium result is 722. Does he have to take a statin?; What are your thoughts on obtaining compounded medications online. Are these sources legit?; Could taking iodine prior to three different doses of fluoroscopy radiation offer protection? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Active Holistic Surveillance for Prostate Cancer, Part 1
July 7, 2021
Dr. Aaron Katz, Chairman of Urology at NYU Winthrop, was an early proponent of Active Holistic Surveillance for prostate cancer, which engages diet and lifestyle to enable men to avoid aggressive treatment with potentially-debilitating radiation or surgery. Do the studies support this approach? Should the routine screening PSA be abandoned as was once recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force? Rather than immediately performing biopsies on men with suspicious PSAs, what non-invasive tests can help shed light on whether cancer is likely? What innovations have been made in treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer? What are the downsides of hormonal treatment? Is testosterone replacement safe for men with “Low T”? Dr. Katz shares the surprising results of studies evaluating the advisability and safety of testosterone for men with heart disease—and even after treatment for prostate cancer. Are herbal supplements with ingredients like saw palmetto useful for men’s urinary symptoms? What’s the deal with daily Cialis? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Active Holistic Surveillance for Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aaron Katz, Chairman of Urology at NYU Winthrop. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Strategies to Avoid Memory Loss, Part 1
July 6, 2021
One of America’s top integrative neurologists, Dr. Ken Sharlin, joins us to discuss innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. His book, "The Healthy Brain Tool Box," “neurologist-proven strategies to avoid memory loss and protect your aging brain”. He weighs in on integrative approaches for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, and migraines. Why has Big Pharma backed off of research for an Alzheimer’s cure? Is there an Alzheimer’s gene? Can lifestyle overcome heredity when it comes to neuro-protection? What supplements offer optimal brain protection? What role does homocysteine play? Ketogenic diet? Intermittent fasting? Exercise? Glutathione? Sulforaphane? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Strategies to Avoid Memory Loss, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with top integrative neurologist, Dr. Ken Sharlin. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 3, Part 1
July 5, 2021
A stimulus plan for the post-Covid 19 era: Going big on nutrition “infrastructure”; Why SNAP alone won’t guarantee nutritional quality; Is tinnitus a possible side effect of vaccines? Since first shot confers 80% protection, can you forego the second Covid vax? Gardening improves seniors’ mental and physical health amid lockdown; Will grandpa and grandma be growing pot this year after legalization? Low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides predict Covid severity—statins confer no benefit vs. virus. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.