The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Diatomaceous Earth
July 24, 2019
I was accidentally exposed to diatomaceous earth. Now I have sharp pelvic and lower back pain and swelling of my abdomen; What do you think about boron 15 mg to help boost testosterone levels?; More than half the new drugs in Germany are shown to have no added benefit. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 1
July 22, 2019
Macular degeneration—what’s diet got to do with it? Impossible Burger developer has a vision: eliminate all meat from human diets; Peter Frampton’s career-ending muscle disorder; 1 in 8 nurses takes meds just to stay awake; The perils of hospital toilets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 20, Part 2

New sex drug for women approved by FDA; The average American male weighs 15 pounds more than 20 years ago; How does a patient end up with a dead spleen after a routine dental appointment? Teens’ use of e-cigs skyrockets, poses major health risks; Probiotics—applied topically to the skin—show promise in prevention and treatment of skin conditions, even skin cancer; NY Times article dismissive of chronic Lyme Disease disses thousands of sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Good news for coffee drinkers!
July 19, 2019
Effects of vitamin D supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a review; Good news for coffee drinkers! Caffeine exposure may stimulate fat loss.

ENCORE: How to Live to Be 100+, Part 1
July 18, 2019
What can Chinese villagers teach us about how to live to be 100+? "The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China" details the incredible story of an American physician's visit to a bucolic village and the wisdom he brought back. Dr. John Day was a successful cardiologist with an impressive academic background when he found himself suffering from overweight, high cholesterol, hypertension, and an autoimmune condition necessitating five prescription medications. He traveled to a remote Chinese "Longevity Village" to learn the secrets of the many centenarians there. Is it their genes? What do they eat? Do they perform rigorous daily exercise? What are the ingredients of their famed "Longevity Soup"? How do their social interactions support health and longevity? Having transformed his own health, Dr. Day is now successfully extending the benefits of the Longevity Plan to U.S. patients. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Live to Be 100+, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. John Day, author of "The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How CBD Oil Could Change the Face of Medicine, Part 1
July 16, 2019
“CBD” is one of more than 80 cannabinoids found in the hemp plant that is drawing major attention from researchers around the world. Stuart Tomc, the VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences tells us about CBD and why this cannabinoid is in the international spotlight. Scientists say that learning how to modulate the body’s cannabinoid activity could change the face of medicine and could be one of the most important breakthroughs ever in terms of advancing human health. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How CBD Oil Could Change the Face of Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, the VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Collagen Part 2
July 12, 2019
This is the conclusion of nutritionist Leyla Muedin's two-part series on Collagen, the most abundant protein in your body and the major component of connective tissues.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Horsetail
July 10, 2019
Facebook updates news feed algorithm to reduce sensational health claims; I have horsetail growing in my garden. Would it be helpful for osteoporosis?; My patient has osteoporosis on one bone. I'm hesitant to recommend Strontium. Click HERE for part 2.