The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
August 9, 2017
What is the best form of vitamin C for arterial health? What is the real difference in quality between brands of supplements? Don't these nutraceuticals get all their raw ingredients from the same place making the products virtually the same? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Screen Addiction Among Kids, Part 1
August 8, 2017
The devastating effects of screen addiction among kids: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras discusses his book “Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking Our Kids and How to Break the Trance.” Why do experts now refer to an epidemic of "digital crack” afflicting children and teenagers? Do the brain changes associated with screen addiction resemble those of alcohol and drug abuse? Can hooked individuals go through physical and psychological withdrawal? How can you tell if your kid is screen addicted? Are schools doing youngsters a disfavor by giving them touchscreen devices in the classroom? How are conditions like psychosis, depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD, aggressive behavior, moodiness, insomnia, obesity and metabolic syndrome linked to screen time? Are there ANY redeeming features to digital proficiency for success in the modern world? Are children becoming desensitized to violence? What will be the effects of new holographic and 3D technologies? How can you set limits for kids’ use of electronic devices? How young is too young? What initiatives are certain countries taking to stem the tide of digital dependency? What’s a “digital detox”? Why should parents sign a “Technology Opt-Out Letter"? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Screen Addiction Among Kids, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, author of "Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids and How to Break the Trance." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
August 4, 2017
Inflammatory dietary patterns linked to brain aging and dementia; Zinc, copper, and silver as anti-inflammatory agents and antibiotic alternatives.

ENCORE: “The Herbal Pharmacist,” Part 1
August 3, 2017
"The Herbal Pharmacist,” David Foreman, covers the superbug epidemic now threatening Americans. Thousands are dying because we’ve run out of antibiotics to treat C. difficile, MRSA, and CRE; Could dog kisses help bolster natural defenses? What are natural solutions for boosting immunity and conquering mild infections? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: “The Herbal Pharmacist,” Part 2

"The Herbal Pharmacist," David Foreman, tackles chronic pain, a problem that affects 100 million Americans and exacts a huge financial toll. What are the downsides of current prescription and over-the-counter pain medications? Are there natural anti-inflammatories? Could Celadrin play a role in pain relief? How might magnesium and Omega 3 fatty acids ameliorate pain? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 2, 2017
After years of political parties destroying health care, it's ironic that health care is now destroying political parties! Early death from your acid-blocking drugs. How would you bolster a CoQ10 supplement to address the other side effects of taking statin drugs? Vitamin B3 added to water helps prevent glaucoma. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I recently had Mohs surgery for melanoma, how can I prevent future recurrences? Is there less harm from organic cigarettes vs. conventional cigarettes? Click HERE for part 1.

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.