The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In
January 19, 2018
New Year's Resolution tips - start packing your lunch!; Homemade yogurt resolves irritable bowel syndrome.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 17, 2018
Now you can charge your phone from a distance, what about the dangers of EMFs? What type of doctor should a woman with facial hair seek out? I did the Atkins diet many years ago and didn't lose weight. Also, my cholesterol went up and stayed there. What happened? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is your opinion on saw palmetto for BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia), can it reduce libido? How would you treat sciatica, is the operation serious? So can I eat dark chocolate for eight weeks to lower my blood pressure? And how do I keep it lowered thereafter? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 1
January 15, 2018
Junk food primes immune system for hyper-reactivity, setting stage for inflammatory disorders; A trip to urgent care results in an unnecessary prescription for Cipro, with scary side effects; What to do about vertigo; A majority of NFL teams prime their players with pre-game IVs—but is there any evidence they work? Spending extra time in bed may be the key to shedding pounds; Mediterranean diet combats frailty, prevents aggressive prostate cancer; Taking Tylenol as few as six times in early pregnancy ups risk of language delays in girl babies six-fold. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 2

New discovery sheds light on winter weight gain; Throat tickle—is it post-nasal drip or LPR? Researchers find multivitamins prevent second heart attacks; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia survivor who cured himself with natural methods gets cold shoulder from CLL support group; Can the estrogen patch reverse osteoporosis? Creatine for depression; Boyfriends’ sweaty T-shirts induce calming effects in women; Humans wired to spot signs of sickness in others; CoQ10 for tinnitus; Ingredient in beer produces happiness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
January 12, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: Although done in 2011, The Iowa Women's Health Study shows vitamins linked to increased mortality. This is very troubling research since it seems to be well designed. Can you comment?; Also, New Year's Resolutions - change your breakfast!; and Leyla weighs in on CNN's "Best Diets" ranking.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Part 1
January 11, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about fibromyalgia. Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor," and herself a recovered fibromyalgia sufferer, outlines a comprehensive integrative approach for this elusive condition. How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? What may trigger it? Is there a genetic component? Is it “all in your head?" What is the 4R treatment program for fibromyalgia? How does sleep fit in? What medications can be used selectively in fibromyalgia? What supplements are beneficial? What role does diet play? Hormones? Stress reduction techniques? Why is repairing the gut important? How can myofascial therapy help? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatment of Fibromyalgia, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 10, 2018
A cure for Alzheimer's disease found in a diabetes drug? Yoga improves bone mineral density in those with osteoporosis. I used to take Strontium for osteoporosis and then stopped when it improved, now I have osteoporosis again. Should I start taking it again? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is the right dose of vitamin K to take, will 100 mcg twice daily suffice? What effect will a ketogenic diet have on a 2 cm cyst on my left kidney? Consumer Reports says green tea extract harms the liver, is this true? I have an ulcer on my foot that won't heal, any suggestions? Click HERE for part 1.