The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In
October 7, 2016
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) food sources, symptoms and condition; a sixth taste discovery: starchy carbohydrates.

ENCORE: Sleep, Part 1
October 6, 2016
Sleep Soundly Every Night with Dr. Robert Rosenberg: Sleep is a vital part of your personal health portfolio; 70-80 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems; Overall, our average sleep duration has been curtailed by nearly two hours since 1960; What are the health consequences of lack of sleep? What lifestyle habits promote better sleep? What medications interfere with sleep? What are the main types of sleep disorders? How do you test for sleep problems? What role can melatonin play in addressing sleep problems? How can sleep apnea threaten your life, and how can it be remedied? What are the pros and cons of prescription sleep meds? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Sleep, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Robert Rosenberg about chronic sleep problems, their consequences and their solutions. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 5, 2016
Is a rollercoaster ride the cure for kidney stones? How good gut bacteria can help prevent kidney stones. Could my medications be causing oral lichen planus? Could glutathione make cancer worse? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What’s the best diet for IBS, FODMAPS or Specific Carbohydrate Diet? How can I lower my fasting glucose? I eat salmon or sardines four days a week, do I still need a fish oil supplement? How can I efficiently lower my LDL cholesterol? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Folic Acid Controversy, Part 1
October 4, 2016
Is old-fashioned folic acid obsolete? Are newer forms like 5MTHF and folinic acid worth the premium price tag? Are all forms of MTHF equally efficacious? What to look for in an MTHF supplement? Why all the buzz over “methylation”? What role does genetic testing for MTHFR defects play in determining the need for premium forms of folate? Is the FDA out to restrict the supplement industry to just folic acid? What conditions can folate treat? Where does homocysteine fit in to the picture? What companion nutrients should be taken with folate? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Folic Acid Controversy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Guilliams exploring the folic acid controversy. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 1, Part 1
October 2, 2016
Now is the lowest you'll weigh all year, but beware of Halloween health pitfalls; For half of women with menopausal hot flashes, acupuncture offers relief; Blood pressure limbo--How low can you go? A safe, drug-free way to lower blood pressure 10% or more. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 1, Part 2

Help--I have recurrent oral yeast infection! What's up with my chronic cough? My shingles pain won't go away; Is alcohol really heart-healthy? Prescription NSAIDs stoke risk for heart failure; Do ADHD meds help kids complete homework? Berberine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome; "Pink-washing"--is the NFL's "Go Pink" initiative a mere PR ploy? Why are over half of U.S. physicians demoralized, dissatisfied? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
September 30, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to a listener question, "can you recommend a good multivitamin without copper?" Plus, the diagnosis of Pyroluria and why avoiding copper is important.