The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 29, Part 1
July 31, 2017
Media continue to parrot "Supplements are dangerous" trope; Men who consume excess sugar are at increased risk for depression; Olive oil lowers cholesterol almost as effectively as Lipitor--without the side effects; A caller with enlarged liver and spleen--could it be CMV? When it comes to liver disease, diet quality trumps diet quantity; Rethinking the widespread advice to always complete a course of antibiotics; Neurotics rejoice--your worry may help you live longer! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 29, Part 2

Artificial sweeteners don't help you lose weight--and they increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other health problems; A caller with low T3 but otherwise normal thyroid tests; An earache that didn't go away with antibiotics; Blueberries promote good mood in young people; Slug mucus may be the key to surgical "super glue"; EGCG from green tea may counteract effects of high-fat/high-fructose diet; Scientists discover new way that walnuts promote health; Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT) repairs damaged cell membranes; Can natural therapies restore thyroid function after radioactive iodine for Graves Disease? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
July 28, 2017
Should cardiovascular disease (CVD) be called chronic scurvy? A critical look at vitamin C deficiency and coronary artery health.

GI Health and Probiotics, Part 1
July 27, 2017
Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure," joins us for a discussion of GI health. We review a new study, the first of its kind that links infant gut bacteria to smarter toddlers. How to select the right probiotic? Is it a numbers game? What are post-biotics? Why is diversity the key to GI health? What can summer travelers do to ease GI complaints? What role can aloe play in alleviating GI complaints--and how to choose the right type of aloe? Martie recounts her experiences as co-founder of Texans for Health Freedom, an organization that fights to maintain access to alternative care modalities. In her 2007 book "Natural Alternatives to Nexium," she was one of the first to highlight the dangers of dependency on powerful acid-blocking drugs. Click HERE for part 2.

GI Health and Probiotics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 26, 2017
We don't know what to eat anymore! My wife has congestive heart failure and is on dialysis, can she take Olive Leaf Extract and Magnesium Taurate? Both my husband and I take Methyl Guard Plus for high homocysteine but our levels remain high--help! Is there a connection between gut microbiome health and colon polyps? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have left carotid artery plaque and am taking Crestor, is there any benefit to my taking fish oil? I have a swollen and sore lymph node on my right side under my jaw, what causes this? I have a urinary tract infection found to be staph and completed a round of antibiotics, now I'm regressing -- did the antibiotic lose effectiveness? It is said that fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin are biomarkers for choosing the best weight loss plan, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 22, Part 1
July 24, 2017
A healthy lifestyle increases life expectancy by seven years or more; John McCain might increase his survival chances by tapping ketogenic diet, hyperbaric oxygen; A diabetic needs help with eye and vein problems; How a burger and a Coke could get you into serious trouble; Tabloid reports on pregnancy benefits of Omega 3s--then tells women to avoid supplements! How to choose among overwhelming supplement options. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 22, Part 2

Natural treatment for depression unresponsive to drugs; Drinking coffee could lead to longer life (and it's not about the caffeine!); Do heart medications cause liver problems? Placenta pill craze puts newborn in intensive care unit; What drugs are in the salmon you're eating? Mountaineer dies while trying to scale Everest--he was 85! Tomatoes may shield against sunburn; L-glutamine offers hope to sickle cell anemia sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Eleven Things that can Slow Your Metabolism
July 21, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "My sister has developed arthritis in her right hip. What would be the recommended protocol--any super foods or supplements?' Plus Leyla has eleven things that can slow down your metabolism.