The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10, Part 2
October 12, 2020
Vagal nerve stimulation for atrial fibrillation? World Health Organization calls for avoidance of “non-essential” dental procedures amid pandemic—dentists push back; “Stop all supplements” before surgery—NOT! Is high-dose biotin a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s? Dietary flavonoids shown to fend off dementia; Can a blood test reveal the status of your immune system? Russia and China claim COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs—are they ready for primetime? Mexico state bans sale of sugary drinks and junk food to children in effort to curtail skyrocketing obesity rates. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Flu Vaccine
October 9, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: My endocrinologist advised against getting a flu vaccine due to autoimmune hypothyroidism. What would you advise? Plus, how sleep quality and duration influence cardiometabolic outcomes.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: “Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too.”
October 8, 2020
WSJ Op-Ed - "Trump takes zinc. Maybe you should too."; Health professionals advise against another lockdown; My 77-year-old father is having trouble keeping weight on. Could parasites be the culprit?; What nutritional therapies are there for the treatment of schizophrenia? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?

What is the correct dose to take of vitamins C and D to boost immunity?; I got a tick bite on the head and now have psoriasis. How do I get rid of it?; What do you think of Xolair for seasonal asthma?; Irritable Bowel Syndrome and treatment with probiotics. lick HERE for part 1.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 1
October 6, 2020
Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International, weighs in on COVID-19 lockdowns. The U.K. is considering reinstating restrictions as a “Second Wave” looms; Dr. Verkerk is concerned that faulty case definitions and false-positive test results are unnecessarily spooking policymakers. He explains how widespread screening for COVID-19 could yield misleading risk estimates. Dr. Verkerk explains the controversy over “herd immunity”, and how a narrow traditional view might lead us to overestimate the degree of background immunity needed to slow a pandemic. What lessons does the Swedish experience with COVID-19 offer us? Why vaccine transparency will be essential to assuage substantial public resistance to a novel shot. Click HERE for part 2.

“Casedemic”: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Robert Verkerk, Ph.D., founder and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: How do you know if you’re taking the right supplements?
October 2, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: My husband and I take a lot of supplements--about 55 pills a day! How do we know if we're taking the right ones at the right dosages?; If you were asked to design nutritional curricula for grammar, middle and high school students, what would you include?

ENCORE: Six Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life, Part 1
October 1, 2020
Veteran integrative practitioner Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "How to Be Well," describes the 6 keys to a happy and healthy life. Why has he embraced the low-carb diet paradigm? What elimination diets form the core of his wellness programs? What foods can undermine health? Why is Dr. Lipman a proponent of healing broths? How best to undertake a detox program? What’s wrong with counting calories? Why is salt restriction overdone? What roles do other lifestyle factors play in undermining health? Sleep deprivation? Social isolation? Sedentary habits? Device dependency? How do touch, music, and gratitude support wellness? Is there hope that the How to Be Well paradigm will prevail in the face of resistance from mainstream medicine? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Six Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with veteran integrative practitioner Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "How to Be Well." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coconut Yogurt!
September 30, 2020
All about coconut yogurt!; Tell me how you would eat if you were an ethical vegetarian. Click HERE for part 2.