The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Medical/Nutrition Potpourri, Part 1
September 12, 2017
Medical/nutrition potpourri: When you reach for that Epi-Pen and find it expired, will it work? Are drug expiration dates a scam perpetrated on the public by greedy pharmaceutical companies? Vegetarians are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as meat-eaters--why? Obesity rates soar, costing billions, and threatening national security--70% of potential military recruits are ineligible due to overweight! Should we restrict food stamp purchases of sugary drinks and candy, or tax soda? A new probiotic that "eats" cholesterol; Neanderthals may have practiced herbal medicine; Traditional Native American tea shows activity against giardia and brain-eating amoeba. Click HERE for part 2.

Medical/Nutrition Potpourri, Part 2

When you reach for that Epi-Pen and find it expired, will it work? Are drug expiration dates a scam perpetrated on the public by greedy pharmaceutical companies? Vegetarians are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as meat-eaters--why? Obesity rates soar, costing billions, and threatening national security--70% of potential military recruits are ineligible due to overweight! Should we restrict food stamp purchases of sugary drinks and candy, or tax soda? A new probiotic that "eats" cholesterol; Neanderthals may have practiced herbal medicine; Traditional Native American tea shows activity against giardia and brain-eating amoeba. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 9, Part 1
September 9, 2017
The hidden tolls of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; First trial ever confirms benefits of diet for depression; Will caffeine interfere with anxiety/depression meds? A caller shares that her long-standing depression was cured when she was properly diagnosed with hypothyroidism; Yoga, meditation improve brain function, impulse control, and energy levels. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 9, Part 2

Which is better--krill oil or fish oil? Fossil evidence suggests Neanderthals may have practiced herbal medicine; When osteoporosis doesn't seem to be getting better with supplements; A caller who has suddenly developed allergies to beef, pork, and lamb; Journal of the American Medical Association issues clarion call for more nutrition training for health professionals, more use of diet counseling in practice; Silicon Valley moguls, Mick Jagger are using them: intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet for memory, energy, and life extension. Mom delivers "the milk of human kindness" to displaced Houston families. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
September 8, 2017
The myriad of crops being sprayed with glyphosate (Roundup) for harvesting purposes--it's not just wheat and soy! The probable negative impact on our health.

Clinical Focus: Gall Bladder Disease, Part 1
September 7, 2017
It's clear from studying populations like the Navajo of the U.S. Southwest and the Bedouins of Saudi Arabia that gallstones are associated with Westernized lifestyles. When diet and exercise patterns change, and rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease increase, so too does the incidence of gall bladder disease. What are the "5 F's" that are risk factors for gallstones? How are gallstones formed? Is it true that excess dietary fat is the culprit? Does the "liver/gall bladder flush" remove stones? Can stones be dissolved without surgery? Should you buck your doctor's suggestion that you need surgery? What diet was shown in a 1968 study to confer 100% protection against gall bladder attacks? What are the 19 ways you can prevent or reverse gallstones? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Gall Bladder Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on the prevention and treatment of Gall Bladder Disease. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 6, 2017
Vindication! A watershed study that debunks the enduring low-fat myth. What do you think of Chaga mushroom, are they merely exaggerating its benefits? What do you think of graviola and paw paw for prostate cancer, are they beneficial? Are the oils in almonds less likely to become rancid due to their tight skin? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What else can I do to manage my MVP/dysautonomia symptoms? I'm wondering if eating a cup of watermelon can give you diarrhea the next morning? What say you to the differing opinions about vitamin C from two people I respect? I need help finding the right glucosamine/ chondroitin supplement. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 2, Part 1
September 4, 2017
Huge diet study challenges wisdom of low-fat diet recommendations; Fruit/veggie benefits max out at 3-4 servings per day; Concerns over Fukushima radiation in seafood unwarranted; Natural treatment for seizures; Should you get an EBT heart scan? Feds cracking down on unauthorized stem cell clinics. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.