The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Optimal Brain Performance, Part 1
October 30, 2018
Optimal brain performance is an issue that affects all age groups: For seniors, the prospect of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease is real and immediate; for younger individuals in ever more competitive work and academic environments, optimal mental efficiency is imperative. “Neuro-nutrition” with nootropic agents is thus a hot topic. Leah Linder, ND, Medical Educator for Klaire Labs, joins us to discuss lifestyle and nutritional strategies for brain support. Adequate sleep, exercise, stress reduction, and healthy diet demonstrably forestall neuronal damage. Specific nutrients—like those found in NEUROTHERA™️and MITOTHERA™️—protect the brain and enhance neurotransmission via a variety of mechanisms. Click HERE for part 2.

Optimal Brain Performance, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Leah Linder, ND, Medical Educator for Klaire Labs, on lifestyle and nutritional strategies for brain support. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Cracking the Aging Code, Part 1
October 25, 2018
"Cracking the Aging Code: The New Science of Growing Old—and What It Means for Staying Young." Theoretical biologist Dr. Josh Mitteldorf shares his insights on the aging process which he believes is biologically programmed—but not impervious to innovative work-arounds. What does the future of anti-aging medicine hold? Why is Dr. Mitteldorf skeptical about antioxidants, but a big fan of vitamin D? Why should we be dubious about “bio-engineering?” What role for stem cells? Growth Hormone? What part does thymus regeneration play? How can we preserve our telomeres? Why is insulin resistance such a key component of aging—and how to avert it? Are there certain anti-aging foods or supplements? What role does exercise play in slowing the aging process? What about the “Vampire Cure?” What are “senolytics?” Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Cracking the Aging Code, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Theoretical Biologist Dr. Josh Mitteldorf about his book, "Cracking the Aging Code: The New Science of Growing Old-And What It Means for Staying Young." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 24, 2018
Latest study claims fish oil not beneficial for diabetes—Really??; What can I do about one-sided hearing loss? Many doctors are saying that it cannot be cured; A friend was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that his therapy will commence with him receiving estrogen. Does that make sense?; Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate each day?; Is a nitric oxide supplement counterproductive on my varicose veins, since dilation is the key here? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What do you think of flu shots for the masses as most doctors recommend? Wouldn't it be better for most people to maintain higher blood levels of vitamin D?; I'm a 44-year-old female with Lynch syndrome. Is it necessary to have my ovaries removed?; I've experienced lowered blood pressure with just 250 mg of nicotinamide riboside. Is this common?; I would like to try CBD oil for anxiety but I'm currently taking Plavix. Any interaction I should be concerned about? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Inherited Family Trauma, Part 1
October 23, 2018
"It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle." Mark Wolynn is an expert on inherited family trauma. New discoveries are showing us how trauma can be transmitted across generations. Dr. Wolynn explains the biological basis for how stress literally can alter gene expression. The implications are profound for therapy. New techniques can help unlock the origins of anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. How do meditation and positive visualization help to rearrange faulty neural circuitry to end the cycle of inherited trauma? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Inherited Family Trauma, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with mark Wolynn about how trauma can be transmitted across generations. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 20, Part 1
October 22, 2018
Is olive oil the new Viagra? Anti-inflammatory diet staves off death; Fiber protects brain from degenerative changes; Probiotics don’t work? New study shows probiotics slash need for antibiotics in infants and children; Colloidal minerals—do they work? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 20, Part 2

Supplements for renal failure; Millions of elderly Americans hooked on Xanax; Could inability to lose weight be due to poor lymphatic circulation? What to do for aortic calcification? Hoarseness and stomach discomfort—could it be LPR? A survivor of pancreatic cancer suffers long-term effects of a Whipple procedure—could they be nutritional? Vestibular rehab for vertigo. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.