The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Holiday Stress
December 20, 2023
Holiday Stress tops tax season stress; What would Dr. Hoffman say?; Is berberine truly efficacious?; My doctor recommends I drink alcohol to reduce stress and improve circulation. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Psoriasis

What do you think of thiamine as a treatment for Parkinson's?; Is there a natural thyroid medicine you recommend that is not pork-derived?; Please discuss the covid vaccine and cardiology issues; Can you help my granddaughter with guttate psoriasis? Click HERE for part 1.

The Extraordinary Brain and Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols, Part 1
December 19, 2023
It sounds too good to be true, but the data from Harvard, Columbia, and other research institutions are clear. Cocoa flavanols deliver extraordinary cardio and cognitive benefits. Alan Frost, founder of Flava Naturals, details the new FDA qualified claim on cocoa flavanols and the prevention of cardiovascular disease, recent food guidelines from the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 500mg of flavanols daily for improved cardiovascular outcomes, and ConsumerLab.com data on cadmium and lead in common chocolate brands. Learn how to obtain the full health dividends of cocoa flavanols along with great taste, with less fat and sugar with Flava Naturals Performance Dark Chocolate, which delivers 5-9 times the flavanols of an average dark chocolate bar. Hear about the science behind this remarkable functional food. Click HERE for part 2.

The Extraordinary Brain and Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Alan Frost, founder of Flava Naturals, makers of decadent high flavanol dark chocolate and cocoa products. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 1: Post-Partum Depression
December 18, 2023
New drug approved for post-partum depression with questionable efficacy, nasty side effects, hefty price tag; Iron, vitamin D and attention to thyroid improve late pregnancy blues; Oprah dishes on her use of weight loss meds; Study shows Mounjaro produces major weight loss—but pounds return when you stop; How much EPA should you take? Can a sacral implant alleviate the need for self-catheterization? How ketamine contributed to Matthew Perry’s death; Congress reverses Michelle Obama’s non-fat milk edict. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 2: Too Many Supplements?

Astaxanthin shows life-extension promise in mouse study—but review finds many astaxanthin supplements lacking in potency; A caller wants to know why she feels sick if she doesn’t eat every 3 hours; Smoking shrinks your brain—but nicotine by itself may deliver cognitive benefits; How can you tell when you’re taking too many supplements? What to take to counteract radiation when you’re getting x-rays? Do testosterone-boosting supplements affect the prostate? Can you take testosterone after treatment for prostate cancer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Olive Oil
December 15, 2023
Fatty liver disease gets a new name; what it means ot you. Plus, the olive oil you're using may be fake.

Saving the Art of Medicine with Dr. Allen Sussman, Part 1
December 14, 2023
Medicine is rushing full throttle into the technological and informational age. CAT scans and MRIs have become commonplace, and limb prosthetics have been developed that can be controlled by the mind. Artificial intelligence is assisting doctors in various areas, from clinical diagnosis to surgery. In many ways, the role of the doctor seems to be shrinking. Dr. Allen Sussman, author of "Saving the Art of Medicine: Observations of a Practitioner," argues that medicine should be more than just the treatment of a diseased or broken body part. Rather, physicians must respect the complex interrelationships of mind, body, and spirit, seeking always to connect the part to the whole. Click HERE for part 2.

Saving the Art of Medicine with Dr. Allen Sussman, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Allen Sussman, author of "Saving the Art of Medicine: Observations of a Practitioner." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Peanut Allergies
December 13, 2023
The Holiday Season in NYC; Peanut allergies cause and effect; Which calcium supplements can I take if I'm allergic to cow protein?; Can my husband take saw palmetto in lieu of his prostate medications?; What do you think of traction to help bulging discs?; What is your take on green powder supplements? Click HERE for part 2.