The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 6, Part 2
May 8, 2017
Aromatherapy with rosemary oil enhances memory; Can the progression of aortic stenosis be slowed? Are "parent oils" superior to fish oil? Will quitting e-cigarettes cause weight gain? Does even a little weight loss make you healthier? Alternate-day fasting: Does it produce more weight loss than ordinary dieting? Avocados combat metabolic syndrome; Does coffee cause high blood pressure? Swearing improves strength, athletic performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 5, 2017
Leyla tackles this listener question: In my early 20's some gray hairs started showing up on my head. Now as I'm entering my late 30's I'm rapidly going gray. Is there any way to slow down the process?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 2, 2017
Stay tuned for announcements on a new and improved DrHoffman.com store! I get a runny nose anytime I’m out in the cold and windy weather, is there a solution? I’ve been on a low carb diet and doing well…except I have eczema. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

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Unpublished Nixon-era records show subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats fails to reduce heart risk; Elevated PSA--to biopsy or not to biopsy?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.