The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
May 2, 2017
Is it possible to have a stroke from very low blood pressure due to over-medication? I’ve been using colloidal silver as a deodorant and it works great, but is it safe to use long term? I’m on a supplement regimen to reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease, would Bergamot be helpful? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 29, Part 1
May 1, 2017
Magnesium to prevent bone fractures; Do you need to take vitamin K even if blood tests don't reveal a deficiency? Epic fail: Low sodium diet shown to increase blood pressure; A caller with allergy symptoms whenever he goes to a public library; Air pollution can lower "good" HDL cholesterol; Dark chocolate ingredient enhances mitochondrial function in debilitated diabetics with heart failure; Aerobic exercise coupled with resistance training can boost brain power in over 50s; Antibiotics up risk for colon polyps. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 29, Part 2

Unpublished Nixon-era records show subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats fails to reduce heart risk; Elevated PSA--to biopsy or not to biopsy? Supplements to take during brain aneurysm repair; Can you take your supplements with a green tea chaser? Regular exercise can reduce risk of heart problems even if you're still overweight; Telomere testing and telomere supplements--a good idea? If you have a heart attack or stroke, DHA from fish oil can limit the damage. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 28, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has a biting response to a recent New York Times article on Vitamin D.

The Dangers of Excessive Medication, Part 1
April 27, 2017
Polypharmacy--the prescribing of multiple medications simultaneously--is a big problem, especially among seniors. Surveys reveal that the average 65+ individual takes 14 prescription medications per year! It's not uncommon to see elderly patients taking 6 or 7 drugs daily. Su Robotti, founder of the Medshadow Foundation (www.medshadow.org), highlights the dangers of excessive medication. What three drug categories cause 60% of the serious complications among seniors? How is it that pharmaceutical meds are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.? Of particular concern is the indiscriminate prescribing of opiates for ordinary back pain, a condition that affects 70% of older adults. What are the alternatives? Click HERE for part 2.

The Dangers of Excessive Medication, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Su Robotti, founder of the Medshadow Foundation (www.medshadow.org). Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 26, 2017
An underrated mineral in bone health: Magnesium. Is it safe to take curcumin while taking prednisolone for a disk problem? What is the optimal dose of vitamin K for the treatment of osteoporosis? Does sauna really help to remove toxins or is it just a lot of hype? Research says to limit eggs due to TMAO, but aren’t eggs healthy? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Which is better, Spirulina or barley grass? Can strontium help heal my lumbar spinal fracture? Do ketogenic diets cause muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? I find it difficult to sleep at night even after a single cup of coffee in the morning, would rutaecarpine help metabolize caffeine faster? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 22, Part 1
April 24, 2017
Diet sodas linked to stroke, dementia; On thyroid medication, but hungry and tired all the time; Yo-yo dieting a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease, death; What to do about high C-reactive protein and borderline hemoglobin A1C? American Airlines crew members suffer puzzling symptoms with uniform change--clothes allergy? It's Earth Day: Is your body a Superfund site? How a new probiotic product (Reg'Activ) can help you detoxify. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 22, Part 2

Oral contraceptives reduce general well-being in healthy women; Skin rash--was it shingles? Could Hashimoto's thyroiditis make you feel sick even if you get the right dose of thyroid medication? What's more important in a probiotic, quality or quantity? Memorializing three luminaries of natural medicine who died this month; Melatonin for GERD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.