The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

The Evolution of Medicine, Part 1
October 11, 2016
“The Evolution of Medicine” is a new book by functional medicine impresario James Maskell, a visionary whose goal it is to mainstream natural health care. What’s the future of integrative medicine? Can it be made more scalable and accessible to the masses? Is functional medicine just a fad, or will it ultimately take its place alongside orthodox medicine as a standard care model for the future? How will new technology and “wearables” help usher in a new era of patient care? How can integrative practitioners use simple practice tools to avoid burnout? Click HERE for part 2.

The Evolution of Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with functional medicine impresario James Maskell, a visionary whose goal it is to mainstream natural health care. He's author of "The Evolution of Medicine." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 8, Part 1
October 9, 2016
A listener reports "I've lost my sense of taste"--what to do? Overdiagnosis: Too many unnecessary PAP smears and colonoscopies? Ben Stiller offers himself up as poster boy for PSA testing--but is he right that the test "saved his life?" Sex before athletic competition? Breakfast before workouts? "My doctor told me to avoid "all supplements" when I take Coumadin; Yoga effective vs. Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Those "brain games" you've been hearing about fail to yield real-world cognitive benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 8, Part 2

What are the limits of human longevity? A listener asks "What supplements can I take to promote exercise recovery?" Women who take birth control pills are more likely to be depressed, require more anti-depressants; Vitamin D during pregnancy reduces likelihood of ADHD in offspring; Controversial Qback Colin Kaepernick goes vegan; Caffeine wards off dementia in women. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.