The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In
July 29, 2016
Thyroid medication not working? It could be your coffee; A better measurement than BMI--waist circumference.

Foundational Nutrition, Part 1
July 28, 2016
Today we do a deep-dive on Foundational Nutrition with Jerilyn Swindle, health educator for Nordic Naturals. Nordic is embarking on a community-oriented project, “Buy a Bottle, Help Us Build a Playground.” What is Foundational Nutrition? How are healthy fats beneficial to the cells? How to achieve Omega 3:6 balance? What diseases arise from relative deficiency of Omega 3 fatty acids? How can vegetarians get EPA and DHA without eating fish or taking fish oil pills? What about krill oil? Why is rancid fish oil so harmful? How can consumers be assured their fish oil isn’t spoiled? Which is a better form of fish oil: ester vs. triglyceride? What role does the microbial ecosystem play in maintaining a healthy immune system? Click HERE for part 2.

Foundational Nutrition, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jerilyn Swindle, health educator for Nordic Naturals. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 27, 2016
Dr. Hoffman discusses his preparation for an upcoming triathlon. Why is PQQ causing heart palpitations? Any disadvantages to drinking soymilk? Any nutritional suggestions for pre and post back surgery? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Help! I feel fatigued all the time. What can I take for my sprained ankle, will acupuncture help? Will bone morphogenetic protein help heal my hip fracture? What about hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 23, Part 1
July 25, 2016
Q: How much fat is it OK to eat? A: A lot; Natural support for pain syndromes; Fish oil promotes colon cancer survival; Flax lignans block prostate cancer growth; Statins tied to lung damage in smokers; Stem cells—are they ready for prime time? A patient develops unusual cancer of the spine as a result of "stem cell tourism”; Old amphetamine-like drug fuels killing frenzy of Islamic terrorists. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 23, Part 2

Sulforaphane for cancer chemoprevention, neurodegenerative disease, and autism; What supplements are compatible with heart stents? Rancid fish oil fed to pregnant rats ups death rate in offspring, prompts metabolic syndrome in mothers; How to assure quality in your fish oil brand selection; Neti pot beats steam for sinus relief; Gap in access to healthcare grows, reversing a trend toward equality; Use of Tylenol, anti-anxiety meds curtails empathy: “I don’t feel your pain!” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Bad Science
July 22, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin's take on the most recent JAMA study demonizing "saturated" fats and advocating "healthy" vegetable oils -- another example of bad science.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 21, 2016
Here we go again: eat pasta to lose weight? Saturated fats are bad? “No Lipitor for me!” How Kyolic helped reverse a listener's carotid plaque. Are “laserbands” helpful for hair regrowth or it is just hype? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How do I lower my LDL without losing weight, I’m already skinny!? Avoiding sarcopenia with advancing age by increasing dietary protein. The best ways to gain healthy weight. Do you advise taking Florastor while taking antibiotics? Should it be avoided if you have a urinary tract infection? Click HERE for part 1.