The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 2
March 29, 2018
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the producers of "Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror," a new documentary by the Alliance for Natural Health. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 28, 2018
Vitamin D might be key to syndrome affecting half of women aged 50 and over. The benefit of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet for osteoporosis. I'm a 56-year-old female with several cystic and fibroid conditions, how can I get rid of them? My 11-year-old son has seasonal allergies and now a chronic cough, is this related to his nasal spray? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Any way to remove arterial plaque other than getting a stent? What do you think about the recent push to have desirable A1c levels higher than previously recommended for type 2 diabetes? I recently started drinking bottled Kombucha, does it have any health benefits? Click HERE for part 1.

CBD (Cannabidiol)—could it be the nutraceutical of the year? Part 1
March 27, 2018
Retired military physician and West Point graduate Philip Blair, MD is an internationally-recognized expert on CBD: What is it? Is it legal? Why are hemp sources of CBD preferred over marijuana-derived CBD? Will it make you high? Uncoordinated? Are there other untoward effects? Addiction or dependency potential? What does research tell us about the endocannabinoid system? Does CBD have the potential to alleviate pain and help curb the opioid epidemic? What can CBD do for anxiety, depression or PTSD? For head injuries? For neurodegenerative disorders? Seizures? As a sleep aid? GI ailments? What’s the basis of its anti-inflammatory effects? Can it address skin disorders and promote healing? Does it enhance athletic performance and speed recovery time? What’s the difference between tinctures, oral capsules, liposomal forms, topical lotions, and vaping solutions? Why is the “entourage effect” important? Can pets benefit from CBD? How do you evaluate the quality of CBD products? Click HERE for part 2. And click HERE for the article, "The Scientific Evidence Proving CBD’s Benefits," for more information.

CBD (Cannabidiol)—could it be the nutraceutical of the year? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with retired military physician and West Point graduate Philip Blair, MD, an internationally-recognized expert on CBD. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 24, Part 1
March 26, 2018
The lesser of two evils: MRI with gadolinium vs. CT scan with contrast? “MIND” diet may slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors; Lifestyle interventions slow progression to Alzheimer’s even in high-risk ApoE4 carriers; Curcumin improves memory and mood; What are the possible causes of swelling in legs? A caller with Waldentrom’s macroglobulinemia; Is GDF11 a veritable “Fountain of Youth” protein? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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

Colonoscopy may trigger appendicitis; A caller with Sjogren’s antibodies seeks answers; Are there natural alternatives for spastic torticollis? Dispelling the myth that fish oil causes prostate cancer; Fiber—but only certain kinds—counters obesity and metabolic syndrome; Cycling exonerated as cause of erectile dysfunction; What’s the deal with those vibrating platforms said to reverse osteoporosis? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
March 23, 2018
Meet GenED - known as genome editing - the next generation of biotechnology which may reshape the future of agriculture and food.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 21, 2018
Making the case for Daylight Saving Time. Does taking probiotics effectively rebalance the gut flora after a round of antibiotics, or are the microbiota permanently disrupted? Is there a way to measure IGF-1 to determine the amount of protein one should consume? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What diet and supplements would be beneficial for a newborn? You say Magnesium Taurate is beneficial for the heart but my cardiologist says to take Magnesium Glycinate, help! Did you say that omega-6 is good for fighting inflammation? I thought it was bad! Mixing chopped mushrooms into burgers can add umami flavor, but is that healthy? Click HERE for part 1.