The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Low Carb Dieting, Part 2
November 27, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with award-winning author and widely-recognized expert on leptin, Kat James. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 24, Part 1
November 26, 2018
Night-time wake up pays off for a Dodgers fan; Organic food consumption lowers cancer risk; Dozens more breakfast foods test positive for weed-killer; Nutritional support for kidney failure; What’s the verdict on coconut oil? Guest contributor Jolie Root weighs in on latest fish oil studies—double standard? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 24, Part 2

Splenda shown to worsen insulin resistance; Natural help for oral leukoplakia; Patients overestimate benefits, ignore risks of “cutting edge” medical interventions; Over-reliance by military personnel on energy drinks stokes mental disorders, worsens fatigue; Brain-zapping self-hackers embrace transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); New study allays concern that too much exercise is harmful; Lady Gaga—celebrity poster girl for fibromyalgia; Doctor bilks patient of $300K after diagnosing her with dementia; Stress actually does shrink your brain; For some young adults, 2016 election results prompted long-standing PTSD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Low Carb
November 23, 2018
Low-Carb diet wins for weight maintenance - metabolic effect may improve success of obesity treatment.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Anxiety and Depression, Part 1
November 22, 2018
Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. Peter Bongiorno, author of "Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program." What's the difference between fear and anxiety? What physiological reactions occur in the body when you're anxious? Is there a diet connection? What role does exercise play in ameliorating anxiety? Can acupuncture help mood? What key supplements combat anxiety? Are hormones involved? Is there ever a place for drug therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment for Anxiety and Depression, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Bongiorno, author of "Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 21, 2018
Should my 66-year-old sister be concerned about elevated liver enzymes and LDL cholesterol? She eats organic eggs every day; Do gut bacteria make a second home in our brains?; Reduce meat intake to control diabetes? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Taking NAC on an empty stomach followed by a coffee enema makes me feel a lot better throughout the day!; I have Lynch syndrome and a sebaceous gland carcinoma, what dietary regimen should I follow?; My cortisol levels are high, what would you suggest to lower them?; What is the substance found in a live blood analysis that makes fasting easier? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 1
November 19, 2018
Low carb diets shown to be best for losing weight and controlling insulin, appetite; Gluten avoidance—even without celiac disease—improves GI symptoms and promotes weight loss; Correct strategy for addressing dysbiosis with antimicrobials; A caller reports great results with natural strategies for ulcerative colitis for her 18 yr old, but now wants acne advice. Darkness, cold weather, prompt booze cravings; A caller with heart enlargement and mitral valve regurgitation; Natural support for concussions; Pycnogenol for prostate enlargement. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 2

Glyphosate in Roundup disrupts intestinal bacteria, causes anxiety-like behaviors in mice; Results of magnesium study confirm effectiveness of new bio-available formulation; Does the chocolate in puddings, cakes, and mousse still confer health benefits? Diet, supplements for Parkinson’s Disease; Is “Cholestepure” a good supplement for heart disease prevention? Sulforaphane vs. the flu; Is longevity inherited? Therapeutic benefits of hugs. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.