The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: A Conversation with the “Poop/Worm Doctor,” Part 2
September 1, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Davis, a naturopathic physician recognized as one of the foremost experts on fecal microbiota therapy (FMT). Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 1
August 31, 2020
Chadwick Boseman: The tragedy of disproportionate African American colon cancer deaths; New York’s success at flattening the curve—is it a triumph of public health leadership, or just plain herd immunity? Is convalescent plasma a true COVID-19 breakthrough? Elon Musk unveils new brain implant device facilitating machine-human interface—is this the dawn of “singularity”, a new phase in mankind’s evolution? CDC drops recommendation for 14-day “self-quarantine" for travelers—but New York City hangs tough on checkpoints (but celebrities, politicians and athletes get a pass!). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 2

First-ever spontaneous recovery from HIV recorded—what it means for immune research; What’s the best form of magnesium? Supplements for osteoporosis; Vitamin D deficiency linked to painful diabetic neuropathy; Melatonin supports recovery from childhood concussion; Omega-3 fatty acids protect brain from shrinkage due to air pollution; Sleep doctors call for abolition of daylight savings time; Vitamin C counteracts age-related muscle decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Successful Aging
August 28, 2020
Successful aging: What it means and an exploration of how to do it.

ENCORE: The Spiritual Dimension of Healing, Part 1
August 27, 2020
America’s foremost integrative ENT, Dr. Ben Asher, weighs in on the spiritual dimension of healing: Why does Dr. Asher characterize modern medicine as “fear-based”? What’s wrong with our contemporary conception of illness? How are patients made to suffer guilt and stigmatization for failing to ward off health problems? Why are even holistic practitioners sometimes complicit in fostering these harmful attitudes? Dr. Asher recalls his profound personal transformational experience at the hands of a Mayan healer. How has that affected his attitude towards healing? Could mindfulness help health professionals avert “compassion burnout”? How do drugs like MDMA act as “empathogens” enabling patients to recover from PTSD? Dr. Asher describes his own unique meditation practices and shares meditation resources. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Spiritual Dimension of Healing, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with America’s foremost integrative ENT, Dr. Ben Asher. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Herd Immunity
August 26, 2020
KFC drops "Finger-lickin' good"; Can you get Covid-19 twice?; What are your thoughts on herd immunity (passive) vs. active immunity via vaccine?; When will a vaccine become available? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Body Composition

I am depressed...maybe for the wrong reasons. Can you tell me about saw palmetto?; Would you know of a reliable home scale brand? Do you think the ones that measure body fat percentage are accurate?; Why body composition is more important than weight; Am I giving my husband too much vitamin K? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How to Overhaul Our Costly and Inefficient Health Care System, Part 1
August 25, 2020
Dr. David Hyman, co-author of “Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare,” offers proposals for how to overhaul a costly and inefficient health care system. Why do Americans pay so much for health care that other nations achieve with lower costs? What’s wrong with proposals for “universal health care” on the single-payer model that other advanced countries embrace? Why does Dr. Hyman refer to Medicare as a “Pyramid Scheme” that redistributes wealth from poorer younger Americans to the relatively affluent elderly? How do doctors game the system? Why is Medicaid a misguided solution for providing health care to the disadvantaged? Why do drugs cost so much? How do medical specialty societies guard their turf? How will Dr. Hyman’s proposed reforms expand choice and make medicine more affordable? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Overhaul Our Costly and Inefficient Health Care System, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Hyman, co-author of “Overcharged: Why Americans Pay Too Much for Healthcare.” Click HERE for part 1.