The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

GI Health and Probiotics, Part 2
July 27, 2017
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.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 1
July 20, 2017
Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2

Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 19, 2017
Is snorting cocoa powder an efficient way to get beneficial polyphenols into the blood, or just a new fad? How can we determine the pH level of our tissues, since this may determine the action of proteolytic enzymes in the Gonzalez Protocol Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have Bell's Palsy and am recovering from a broken shoulder, is there anything I can do for it and will it recur? What are your thoughts on genetic testing, is it useful for monitoring health or just an imprecise fad? I have mild osteoporosis and take Ostera, would I also benefit from adding Ostinol to my regimen? Is there any benefit to taking collagen as a weight loss supplement? Click HERE for part 1.