The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

The Health Benefits of Intimacy and Sex, Part 1
March 14, 2017
“Sex is not frivolous, it’s Mother Nature’s design to keep adults well.” That’s the core message of "Sexy Brain," by Dr. Lindsey Berkson. She documents the science behind the health benefits of intimacy. Is sex more than just aerobic exercise? Why is there an epidemic of sexual apathy and dysfunction among (even young) Americans? Does sexual fitness inevitably decline with aging? What role do hormone disruptors play in interfering with the body’s sexual circuitry? What’s the impact of testosterone? Estrogen? Oxytocin? DHEA? Can yoga help support lifelong sexuality? What are the negative effects of anti-depressants? Of oral contraceptives? What are pheromones, and how do they impact sexual performance? More at SexyBrainSystem.com and DrLindseyBerkson.com. Click HERE for part 2.

The Health Benefits of Intimacy and Sex, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson who documents the science behind the health benefits of intimacy. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 11, Part 1
March 13, 2017
Six years later, most Biggest Loser contestants gain back all their weight and more; Pill, IUDs, hair dyes, prompt breast cancer in women; With all the choices available, which turmeric product is most effective? A second opinion on osteoporosis; Treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee; Mediterranean diet reduces risk for breast cancer; Health drawbacks of Daylight Savings Time. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 11, Part 2

Sulforaphane combats obesity; Treatment for MS spasticity; Do blood types predict male sexual performance? Add vitamin B3 to list of nutrients that can halt macular degeneration; Half of US deaths related to metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance--and 45% could be prevented with diet; "Rooster shots" for foot pain? Gluten-free diets reduce risk of Type 1 diabetes, but boost risk for Type 2; What could cause chronic iron deficiency in a 70 year old woman? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Processed Food
March 10, 2017
Most nutritionists advise staying away from processed foods, but which ones? Are cold cuts considered processed foods? Plus, toxic chemicals found in fast food packaging.

A Remarkable Breakthrough for the Treatment of Depression and Pain, Part 1
March 9, 2017
The ketamine story. Dr. Steven Mandel is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and President and Founder of the Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles (www.ketamineclinics.com). Ketamine is a short-acting anesthetic that’s administered intravenously and has a safe track record, even in children and frail elderly patients. It produces a “dissociative state.” Experience with returning military personnel suffering PTSD suggested its benefits in treating depression. Dr. Mandel has administered thousands of treatments with high degrees of success in depression not responsive to psychotherapy or ordinary medications—even in bipolar disorder and suicidality. It is also helpful for pain syndromes like trigeminal neuralgia, migraines, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It may help reinforce recovery in substance abusers and alcoholics. Ketamine is also being researched for MS. How does it work? What’s it like to receive a treatment? How soon will you feel the effects? How long do they last? How many treatments do patients usually receive? Is it safe and are there any side effects? Is mainstream medicine beginning to embrace it? Click HERE for part 2.

A Remarkable Breakthrough for the Treatment of Depression and Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation on the ketamine story with Dr. Steven Mandel, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and President and Founder of the Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles (www.ketamineclinics.com). Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 8, 2017
ADHD helped by the Mediterranean diet….also helped by the Feingold diet including elimination of salicylate-containing foods. I’m 60 and have osteopenia, my mother had osteoporosis, what I can I take to prevent it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Therapies to help limit or even reverse the progression of osteoporosis. Can I take oral progesterone to help with insomnia a couple of times a week? I was diagnosed with prediabetes 10 years ago and want to prevent diabetes—what should I do? I take folate for high homocysteine levels but won’t that increase my risk for cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 4, Part 1
March 6, 2017
Probiotic combo curbs allergy symptoms; What to do for fluid accumulation in the ears; Commonly-used pyrethroid bug-repellants linked to childhood behavioral problems; Race for the cure--exercise improves breast cancer outcomes; The health benefits of grass-fed beef/natural poultry (special offer to Intelligent Medicine listeners by entering code Hoffman20 for $20 off your first order at www.butcherbox.com). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.