The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 10, Part 2
December 12, 2016
CDC misses key health goals for Americans, incidence of childhood obesity continues to rise; Gary Taubes makes "The Case Against Sugar;" Can't buy me love--many people no longer can afford sex due to high drug costs; Piperine for increasing supplement bio-availability; What are iron requirements for a young woman and how best to replete? Which nutrient supplements can boost antidepressant effectiveness? Having an optimistic outlook increases women's longevity; How complaining rewires the brain toward negativity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 9, 2016
Leyla answers this listener question: "What is your opinion of the nightshade family of fruits and vegetables--healthy and delicious, or dangerous?"

Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Pain, Part 1
December 8, 2016
Stephanie Prendergast, author of "Pelvic Pain Explained: What Everyone Needs to Know," explains how pelvic floor dysfunction may underlie a wide variety of challenging conditions: prostatitis in men, vaginal pain in women (vulvadynia), and sexual, bowel and urinary problems (including interstitial cystitis) in both sexes. How prevalent is pelvic pain? When should one suspect that their condition might be related to pelvic pain? What mistakes do doctors make in misdiagnosing or mistreating pelvic floor disorders? What can trigger them? Why does the media sometimes misrepresent this condition? How is it diagnosed? Are Kegel exercises and biofeedback still part of therapy? What is therapy like? Who’s qualified to properly diagnose and treat these problems? What’s being done to increase awareness of the under-appreciated roles pelvic floor dysfunction and pudendal neuralgia play in many difficult-to-treat disorders? The take-home message is one of hope for sufferers if proper therapy is applied. Click HERE for part 2.

Proper Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stephanie Prendergast, author of "Pelvic Pain Explained: What Everyone Needs to Know." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 7, 2016
What the new administration may mean for the nutraceutical industry in terms of regulations. Fish oil is not worthless! Is Garcinia Cambogia safe and effective for weight loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How can a diabetic with impaired kidney function follow a low-carb, high-protein diet without further damaging kidneys? Why do I wake up hungry after an hour of sleep? I found out my well water is high in arsenic, is it safe to bathe in it? Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Prevention of Ear Infections AND Cavities, Part 1
December 6, 2016
Dr. Lon Jones and his wife Jerry Bozeman are the originators of Xlear nasal spray. Dr. Jones, a family physician, was inspired by the predicament of his grand-daughter who was faced with the prospect of ear tubes after a series of ear infections. Jerry, an early childhood development expert, persuaded Dr. Jones to seek out a less-invasive alternative, and his research uncovered the anti-bacterial properties of xylitol. The result was Xlear nasal spray, and the Spry Dental Defense System. What risks do chronic ear infections pose to children? Why do 90% of hyperactive kids have a history of three or more ear infections? How does xylitol work to prevent infections? What are biofilms and why do they contribute to the problem of antibiotic resistance? How does xylitol impact biofilms? What research studies support the idea that xylitol can combat respiratory infections and tooth decay? How can xylitol be administered to small children? What precautions need to be taken vis a vis animal consumption of xylitol? Can Xlear nasal spray help asthma? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Prevention of Ear Infections AND Cavities, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lon Jones and Jerry Bozeman about how their breakthrough product, xylitol, can combat respiratory infections and tooth decay. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 3, Part 1
December 4, 2016
Parkinson's Disease and macular degeneration may start in the gut; 60 Minutes devotes almost an entire program to "advances" in Alzheimer's research, meanwhile another epic-fail for BigPharma as multimillion dollar Alzheimer's candidate drugs crash & burn; Lutein and zeaxanthin improve brain function; Thanks for the memories--sex boosts memory in women; Is red yeast rice OK for lowering cholesterol? What to do to avert dialysis? Fruits and vegetables preserve kidney function in hypertensive African-Americans. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 3, Part 2

I took an internet quiz and it told me I needed to go on statins--what's up with that? Irony alert: Big Mac inventor dies at 98 and world's oldest woman at 117 eats eggs and eschews fruits and vegetables; Could Candida prompt a vaccine reaction? What's the difference between Azulfidine and Lialda for ulcerative colitis? Go outside and play--it's good for your eyes; ketogenic diet for pain control; Scurvy, once thought to be an ancient disease, makes a comeback; Exercise may keep your brain from shrinking--but not if you use anabolic steroids. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.