The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Integrative approaches to Cancer with Dr. Lise Alschuler, Part 1
August 17, 2016
A far-ranging discussion about integrative approaches to cancer with Dr. Lise Alschuler, ND, author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer and host of the Five-to-Thrive radio program. What is naturopathic oncology? Dr. Lise offers her take on a recent study that purports to show that fish oil interferes with chemotherapy; She announces the launch of TAP Integrative, a new web-based resource for health practitioners; She is also developer of Prothrivers, an innovative line of supplements tailored to the needs of cancer survivors; Dr. Lise weighs in on which vitamins and minerals cancer-survivors should avoid, and which to accentuate. We also discuss the new Ken Burns PBS documentary, Cancer, Emperor of All Maladies. Tune in to Dr. Lise’s weekly radio program, Five-to-Thrive. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Integrative approaches to Cancer with Dr. Lise Alschuler, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation about integrative approaches to cancer with Dr. Lise Alschuler, ND, author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer and host of the Five-to-Thrive radio program. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Optimizing Fertility for Couples, Part 1
August 16, 2016
Fertility Glow: Kim Sjoblad, Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Holistic Fertility Expert details her program for optimizing fertility for couples. She describes her own successful personal conquest of infertility, lists dietary do’s and don'ts, examines the effects of stress, sleep deprivation, and environmental pollutants. Is soy a downer for fertility? Are there dietary super-foods for pre-conception? What supplements are safe and beneficial for pregnancy? Why is there a world-wide trend toward declining sperm quality? What can men do to enhance fertility? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Optimizing Fertility for Couples, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kim Sjoblad, Certified Nutritional Practitioner and Holistic Fertility Expert, as she details her program for optimizing fertility for couples. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 1
August 15, 2016
BigPharma conceals the hidden risks of anti-depressants; Global demographic switch: The Old will soon outnumber the Young for the first time in human history; ALS found to be strongly associated with prior environmental pollutant exposure; Curcumin helps brain mop up amyloid plaque; Brains of overweight people ten years older than lean counterparts at middle-age; Western-style diet makes people forget what it feels like to feel full, stoking obesity; Twinkies make a comeback—now they’re deep-fried! Car drivers are ten pounds heavier than bicyclists; Ya gotta believe—exercise does more good if you believe it will. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 2

Research confirms psoriasis amenable to diet change; DHA from fish oil helps prevent age-related brain shrinkage and combats amyloid deposition; Exercise as effective as arthroscopic surgery for torn knee meniscus; Natural therapies for hypertension; Inosine for Parkinson’s Disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
August 12, 2016
Fructose feeds fat and why your triglycerides may be higher in summer. Can inulin shut down food cravings?...What I like instead for food cravings. Just 10 grams of nuts is all you need to reduce risk of death from respiratory and neurodegenerative diseases. Marinade in dark beer for safe grilling.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 10, 2016
Shame on Consumer Reports for supplement bashing! Will a genetic test tell me definitively if milk/dairy is a problem for me? What do you think of "Chanca Piedra" for treating kidney stones? Is there such a thing as overdoing it with anti-inflammatory supplements...we do need some inflammation, right? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have sleep apnea but I sleep better without my CPAP machine, what should I do? What supplements do you and Leyla take? Click HERE for part 1.

The Benefits of Natural Agriculture, Part 1
August 9, 2016
The Dirt Doctor, Howard Garrett, one of the nation’s leading organic gardening proponents and host of the Dirt Doctor radio program, joins us to discuss the benefits of natural agriculture. Why grow organic? What are the drawbacks of GMOs? What are some of the unforeseen hazards of glyphosate? What are the parallels between cultivating viable soil organisms and optimizing the human microbiome with probiotics? With Zika virus threatening, what are natural methods for mosquito control? The importance of composting; Is organic food been found to be richer in nutrients? What are the many health benefits of gardening as a hobby? Is exposure to dirt healthy for the immune system? The Dirt Doctor shares his recommendation for healthy probiotics: Dr. Ohirra’s and Reg’Activ. Click HERE for part 2.