The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 7, 2018
I'm a 72-year-old male recently diagnosed with diverticulitis, what can I do to minimize my chances of recurrence? My wife is 12 weeks pregnant and found to have very high levels of B12 which are claimed by some to be associated with autism, should she stop taking her multi? My 40-year-old daughter-in-law needs to have gallbladder surgery, what protocols do you recommend so she can heal faster afterward? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 2, 2018
"High-Fat Diet May Fuel Spread of Prostate Cancer" - NYT. Here's nutritionist Leyla Muedin's critique of this study that associates dietary fat and prostate cancer metastasis.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 31, 2018
High-fat diet may fuel spread of prostate cancer--but which types of fats? Another resource for treating blepharitis. Can you speak about supplements or herbs that should be avoided by those with high blood pressure? The prep for colonoscopy causes disruption of the microbiome, can it ever recover fully after the procedure? I have more energy on a B complex supplement than on the methylated versions of B12 and folate alone, why is that? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What's the deal with structured water, is there any evidence of value in it? Please dispel the myth that synthroid and levothyroxine are bio-identical to natural thyroxine! I just had a papilloma removed from my uvula, presumably HPV. What could have been my exposure to this? Click HERE for part 1.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 1
January 30, 2018
What’s the truth about President Trump’s physical? Is he at death’s door, or is he in “excellent” health as claimed by his White House physician? How to interpret his cholesterol numbers? What do his coronary calcium scores tell us about his heart risk? How was his mental acuity evaluated? What other tests would have yielded more information? Can longevity be reduced to an equation? What other ineffable factors besides diet and exercise contribute to survival? How does Trump compare to previous presidents? What’s the biggest risk factor for a chief executive to die in office? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his in-depth analysis of President Trump's physical examination. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
January 26, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: My 80-year-old sister had a mini-stroke and can't swallow large pills, what liquid multi-vitamin would you recommend?; I was taking Kyolic because I have a family history of heart disease but started taking AlliMax for my IBS, should I stop taking Kyolic now?; Since June 2017 I've used turmeric, since then my HgbA1c has gone down and I've lost 50 lbs while watching my diet and walking too -- is this a usual outcome for taking turmeric?

Empower Yourself to be Healthier and Look Your Best, Part 1
January 25, 2018
Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert, shares her message of empowerment and some of her successful strategies for a healthy new you in 2018. Hear why good gut health is an important foundation for your overall health & beauty. What should people look for in a probiotic? Do probiotics help with skincare? Can probiotics also help even hormonal health? Your skin possesses its own microbiome, so harsh soaps and antibacterial cleansers deplete it and set the stage for acne and inflammation. Why generating glutathione internally with Reg’ Activ might be preferable to applying glutathione topically in expensive skin creams as a way of rejuvenating skin. Click HERE for part 2.

Empower Yourself to be Healthier and Look Your Best, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, the award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and a renowned “beauty from within” transformation expert. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 24, 2018
"3 TBSP of this oil every day could lower your risk of heart disease." What is the supplement you mentioned on a previous podcast that would help with kidney disease? Could you recommend a multivitamin for me to take? Is L-taurine the same as taurine? Should we aim for total fiber or for quality of fiber? Click HERE for part 2.