The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 1
November 23, 2016
Up to 91 percent of Americans are omega-3 deficient and a Harvard study ranked omega-3 deficiency as the eighth leading cause of preventable death. Omega-3s are considered “essential” because the body cannot make them and must ingest them from external sources. Omega-3s benefit the body in countless ways, from brain and heart health to boosting mood and skin health. Omega-3s are particularly notable for cardiovascular health. So why isn't everyone taking them? Dr. Hoffman is joined by Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin to detail and refute many of the reasons people don't take fish oil. Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Fish Oil — Why aren’t you taking it? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman and Leyla continue their discussion on the benefits of fish oil, and they refute many of the reasons people give for not using it. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 1
November 21, 2016
Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer's Disease, support vision in wet macular degeneration; A caller complains her thyroid medications aren't working; What is "Moducare" and how best to take it? Iron deficiency can lead to false hemoglobin A1c results; More states legalize recreational marijuana amid new evidence of heart harms; Siri--do I have heart disease? Candida a key factor in Crohn's Disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 2

NY Times gets election wrong, betrays readers with second epic fail on supplements; Pushback against vitamin D naysayers; E-cigarettes deliver respiratory problems; Will fish oil interfere with my blood thinner for atrial fibrillation? Popular heartburn medications raise risk for stroke; "Vampire" rejuvenation therapy taps blood transfusions from 18-year-olds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 18, 2016
Another cause of high HgbA1c -- iron deficiency anemia; I can't exercise on an empty stomach. How can I improve my glycogen storage? The holidays are upon us, let's talk booze.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 16, 2016
Do natural sweeteners like stevia cause an insulin spike? Could I have a second opinion on my overactive bladder? I’m an RN with two autoimmune conditions required to take a flu shot, am I at risk of Guillaine Barre syndrome? What can my brother take for dry mouth and mouth sores from chemo/radiation treatments? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Any tips for treating trigeminal neuralgia? Based on the results of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine study on centenarians, should I ask my doctor for prescription metformin? Are there natural therapies post heart surgery in lieu of a statin, blood thinner and blood pressure medication? Is D-mannose effective for preventing and curing urinary tract infections? Any supplement recommendations for my 14-year-old Goddaughter under stress in high school? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 1
November 14, 2016
Study calls into question sunscreen protection against melanoma; If you only have a certain time each week to exercise, is it better to have short sessions 5 days per week, or more intense workouts a couple of days per week? A listener asks why her husband experiences dizziness within an hour of eating breakfast? Sugary energy drinks and sleep deprivation—a vicious cycle? What, no antibiotics for diverticulitis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 2

Press uncritically parrots erroneous conclusion of report that Vitamin D is "over-rated," "potentially harmful;" Vitamin vs. breast cancer, bladder cancer, bipolar disorder, asthma; Are potatoes bad for the heart? Does fish oil prevent insulin resistance? Tai Chi for neck pain? Acupuncture for high blood pressure? Acai drink improves vascular function, fights free radicals; More states legalize pot—pros and cons; Full-fat dairy gets exonerated in new study. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
November 11, 2016
Help - I have clients with persistent elevated blood sugars despite following a low carb diet; here's why methylselenocysteine is a better supplement than selenomethionine; why is there an increase in mucus associated with a leaky gut?