The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Melatonin—Not Just for Insomnia and Jet Lag, Part 2
January 7, 2025
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Deanna Minich who authored a comprehensive review of melatonin. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 4, Part 1: Commemorating 38th Year of Intelligent Medicine
January 6, 2025
Commemorating 38th year of Intelligent Medicine; A pricey prostate drug advertised on football games may extend life for mere months without promise of cure; You dutifully threw out your “toxic” black plastic spatulas—was it faulty math? Air pollution robs marathoners of record times—and may be responsible for deaths of millions; Indian man, declared dead, taken to hospital after awakening on funeral pyre. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 4, Part 2: Doctors Fleeing Medicare

Doctors fleeing Medicare—leaving patients stranded; CEO murder heightens scrutiny of United Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage coding shenanigans; Can blood pressure spikes cause strokes? Does a calcium score of 20 call for a statin Rx? Treatments for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS); New “improved” tea bags release millions of plastic microparticles; The surprising trigger of a bout of hives. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: From Soil Health to Food Security–The Role of Regenerative Agriculture
January 3, 2025
The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the concept of regenerative agriculture in response to a listener’s question. She explains how regenerative agriculture goes beyond organic practices by enhancing soil quality and promoting a healthier ecosystem. Leyla covers various methods such as composting, crop rotation, and water management, emphasizing the importance of soil health in producing nutrient-dense food and combating global warming. She also highlights the economic advantages of regenerative practices and encourages listeners to support local farmers engaged in sustainable agriculture.

Q&A Special Edition: Inside Our Cabinets–The Supplements we Rely On, Part 1
January 2, 2025
In this special New Year's edition Q&A Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Nutritionist Leyla Muedin share their personal supplement regimens for 2025. They discuss the variety of supplements they take, including multivitamins, specific minerals, omega-3s, anti-inflammatories, probiotics, and immune-supportive nutrients. They also emphasize the importance of personalized nutrition and caution listeners against directly mirroring their supplement routines. The episode includes advice on seasonal adjustments to supplementation, the benefits of different nutrient combinations, and general tips for maintaining a balanced approach to supplement intake. Dr. Hoffman and Leyla also touch on their personal health goals and the rationale behind their choices, offering listeners insights into optimizing their own supplement strategies. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A Special Edition: Inside Our Cabinets–The Supplements we Rely On, Part 2

Dr. Ronald Hoffman and Nutritionist Leyla Muedin continue their reveal of the supplements they personally take. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is the US diet deadly?
January 1, 2025
Is the US diet deadly?; Why do I always have a fast pulse? It ranges between 85-110; I took Candibactin BR and AR with great success. Where do I go from here--a maintenance dose?; Save Our Supplements! Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Dry Mouth

Should my stepson take a genetic test to evaluate his risk for pancreatic cancer?; I had abdominal surgery last month. What can I do or take to minimize scarring?; I have dry mouth. What treatments can I use to restore saliva?; Could metoprolol be contributing to my restless legs syndrome?; I've been diagnosed with a chemical imbalance and prescribed Zyprexa. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cooking With Coconut Oil
December 31, 2024
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's trip to Lithuania; Is there a brand of Boswellia you recommend?; I would like to start cooking with coconut oil. What do you recommend?; What is the guide to taking strontium for bone health safely?; Should I get the Shingrix vaccines after 4 covid shots and the annual flu shot? I've always had my T3 and T4 checked for my thyroid but never T2. How does it work? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Do I have to replace minerals when using a reverse osmosis water purifier?; Is anyone tracking whether it is vaccinated or unvaccinated people are getting long covid?; What supplements should not be taken with low-dose aspirin?; Can you talk about chelation therapy and cardiovascular disease?; I want to get the right lamp for Seasonal Affective Disorder. What do you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.