The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In
April 22, 2016
Will cooking kimchi kill off the beneficial bacteria? Obesity rates higher than underweight worldwide--is bariatric surgery the answer? No, and here's why.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 21, 2016
Is there a clear link between most cancers and viruses? What do you think of Horsechestnut for prevention of spider and varicose veins? What supplements and foods can increase natural killer cells? What can I do nutritionally for Optic Diusc Drusen? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Do you recommend prevagen for brain sharpness and short term memory? Since wild green oat extract acts like an MAO inhibitor, are there certain foods I should avoid? Does milk thistle interact with Coumadin, should I take it on an empty or full stomach? Click HERE for part 1.

The Mystery of Lyme Disease, Part 1
April 19, 2016
Why do some patients have persistent symptoms, despite antibiotic therapy? Dr. Brian Fallon, Director of the Center for Neuroinflammatory Disorders and Behavioral Medicine, and Director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University, discusses PTLS (Post-Treatment Lyme Disease). What are the 4 major causes of PTLS? What symptoms do PTLS sufferers complain of? Are they always due to persistent infection? Why is Lyme testing unreliable? Do long-term antibiotics consistently relieve the symptoms of chronic Lyme sufferers? What progress is being made toward better treatments and tests? Is there a role for integrative treatments of Lyme Disease? Why is Lyme Disease research so under-funded? Click HERE for part 2.

The Mystery of Lyme Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Brian Fallon, Director of the Center for Neuroinflammatory Disorders and Behavioral Medicine, and Director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center at Columbia University. Click HERE for part 1.

The Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 1
April 18, 2016
Sugar as addictive as cigarettes, crack; Is it true that exercise doesn't build bone? "Rage Yoga" is all the rage; Antihistamines may hinder exercise recovery, promote Restless Leg Syndrome; Does Tylenol impair the ability to recognize errors? Coffee promotes muscle repair, prevents age-related muscle loss; Elevated blood sugar damages nerves well before diabetes sets in; Health benefits of xylitol. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 2

Natural support for emphysema; Fast food may expose consumers to harmful chemicals; Lead contamination in Flint--a call to action; Nutritional protocol for myelodysplastic syndrome; A newly-revealed report squelched for 16 years proves that subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats yields no heart benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 15, 2016
Recommending the elimination of dairy products in the setting of breast cancer to help prevent recurrence; discussion of other risk factors to prevent recurrence.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 14, 2016
The impact of fruit intake on cardiovascular disease. Can I take Venus Flytrap (Carnivora) pills with my other supplements? What do you think of colon hydrotherapy for alleviating skin conditions? My husband experiences weakness after long runs, is there something he can do to prevent this? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is Lecithin passe? How does it work? Is there a medical term for catching your breath? Is there a more natural supplement I can take to replace Armour Thyroid? Does taking aged garlic cancel out the probiotic I’m taking? Click HERE for part 1.