The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 5, Part 2
November 7, 2016
A deeply flawed study concludes that cranberry is "ineffective" for UTIs; When low cholesterol is a bad sign; Quercetin quenches rheumatoid arthritis; Genes may dictate whether you love or hate exercise; Men with early prostate cancer survive equally well with or without aggressive treatment; Just 3 low-carb meals can curb excess insulin; Consumers now more wary of sugar than of preservatives; Cocoa/EGCG combo inhibits appetite; Pomegranate repairs mitochondrial damage; Why do U.S. prescription drugs cost so much? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 4, 2016
Telomeres: The importance of micronutrients in delaying biological aging in middle-aged and older adults; the top anti-inflammatory foods; Medical Nutrition Therapy can help delay progression of kidney disease in chronic kidney disease patients; high calcium intakes linked to greater fracture risk.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 2, 2016
Birth control injection for men? I have hypothyroidism, should I avoid cruciferous vegetables? How exactly does Dimpro work for men and women with hormone-related issues? What do you think of krill oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Could naringenin in grapefruit cure diabetes? I’ve been underweight all my life, can you help me gain weight? Could my low insulin levels be the reason for high blood sugar? Can you recommend an at-home mold testing kit? Click HERE for part 1.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 1
November 1, 2016
Dr. Ajay Goel describes his research on curcumin. His book, “Curcumin: Nature’s Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases” examines the role of this versatile nutraceutical, not just in cancer prevention and treatment, but for depression, Alzheimer’s and dementia, arthritis and joint pain, diabetes and obesity, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. What advantages does curcumin offer over conventional cancer drugs via its multiple modes of action against tumor cells? Is it compatible with chemotherapy? Why does curcumin seem work in a multiplicity of conditions? How do new forms of curcumin overcome limitations to its bio-availability? Are there any contraindications to its use? Is there a growing acceptance of curcumin among conventional doctors? Click HERE for part 2.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ajay Goel, author of "Curcumin: Nature's Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 29, Part 1
October 31, 2016
Consumption of dark roast coffee protects DNA from strand breaks; Lycopene supplements reverse LDL oxidation; Do greens, seaweed and soy damage the thyroid? I'm going for a physical--what tests should I ask for? I did the Whole30 diet--now what? Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure"--weighs in on Halloween diet perils, repairing the microbiome. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 29, Part 2

Omega 3 supplements help the brain's glymphatic system, protect against neurotoxicity; What to do about foul flatus? Diet for gout; Is there sugar in coconut kefir? What to do about dizziness; Despite negative press, supplement use remains stable among U.S. consumers; Resveratrol lowers testosterone in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) more than birth control pills, metformin; Concern that radiation from too many CT scans can lead to Alzheimer's. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The New “Sugar” In Town
October 28, 2016
Move over Splenda, Allulose is the new "sugar" in town. But is it safe?; Irregular meal times promote weight gain by influencing circadian rhythms; the top addictive foods.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 27, 2016
A new study links a protein in wheat with chronic inflammation—and, no, it’s not gluten! What foods and supplements can my ex-wife take before and after knee replacement surgery? My platelet count is low and my doctor says that fish oil, ginger and garlic could cause a problem, is this true? Click HERE for part 2.