The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 1
June 20, 2017
Mass General surgeons accused of doing multiple surgeries at the same time, keeping patients waiting under anesthesia and bilking insurance; “Celexa made me do it” legal defense fails to impress judge; Is spraying for Zika worse than Zika itself? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2

Do mammograms really save lives? Too much exercise can cause “Leaky Gut Syndrome” and other ills; Is soy safe for breast cancer survivors? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 1
June 19, 2017
American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded advice to ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils; Is it true that coconut oil is bad for you? Studies claim cholesterol and weight loss benefits of extra-virgin coconut oil; A caller with high chromium levels—is it due to supplements or the chromium alloy in her metal hip implant? A 69-year-old athlete seeks advice on how to avoid injuries. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 2

Sulforaphane effective against Type 2 Diabetes; Low Carb diet enables most Type 2 diabetics to avoid insulin, taper oral meds, achieve blood sugar normalization; Extra virgin vs. refined coconut oil; Is vaginal estrogen safe for women with diabetes and a kidney transplant? What to do for bronchiectasis? Why is it so hard for patients with Crohn’s Disease to normalize their iron? French fries—but not potatoes—associated with increased death risk; Exposure to aircraft noise prompts blood pressure rises; World toll of obesity surpasses 2 billion. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
June 16, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers listener questions: "I take magnesium taurate for my heart and magnesium citrate for bowel regularity, am I taking too much?...Therapeutic role of vitamin B12 in chronic tinnitus; Marginal vitamin A deficiency facilitates Alzheimer's; Coffee boosts enzyme that could protect against dementia."

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 14, 2017
Epic fails in medicine: Statins for primary prevention in older adults and long-term bisphosphonate use in osteoporosis. My doctor told me to stop taking quercetin and green tea because I have the COMT mutation, is this correct? I've heard Dr. Hoffman say you should stay away from pasta if you have allergies, what about fresh pasta? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Gadolinium toxicity and misdiagnosed autoimmunity. What can I take to halt or at least slow the progression of macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 1
June 12, 2017
Curcumin for osteoarthritis; Can Vitamin K be taken if you've had a blood clot? Pediatricians to parents: NO fruit juice for infants under one; Pregnancy diet high in refined carbs increases kids risk for obesity; Consuming low-fat dairy increases risk for Parkinson's Disease; What to do for dry, cracked skin on heels? Supplements for Fibromyalgia. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 2

High-fructose corn syrup has been quietly, deceitfully renamed; Probiotics reduce body fat in overweight children; What happens when the gel in your eyeball dries up and pulls on the retina? Treatment for vestibular migraines; Exercise improves the microbiome; Ketogenic diet for Parkinson's Disease; Natural solutions for garlic breath; Mom's intake of DHA during pregnancy improves attention in 5 yr olds; Dark chocolate and fish oil improve skeletal muscle function; Pessimism is a distinct risk factor for coronary heart disease; Fish oil can be safely used with Coumadin without bleeding risks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
June 9, 2017
Hoffman Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: Do you and Dr. Hoffman have any concerns about our GI tract's ability to extract all the nutrients from a blended smoothie versus a pure juice with the fiber removed, and how does it impact the rate of absorption?