The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin K
April 29, 2016
The overlooked, underappreciated vitamin in bone and heart health; why we don't need all that calcium.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 28, 2016
The benefits of dark chocolate for athletes. Which vegetables should be cooked vs. eaten raw? Is slow cooking superior to other methods in terms of safety and nutrient retention? What do you think of proponents of the raw foods movement that claim cooked food increases inflammation? Click HERE for Part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have Hashimoto’s, can I safely take a multivitamin that contains iodine? Would intermittent fasting be appropriate for those with Hashimoto’s? I have been diagnosed with beta-carotene overload, how can I hasten its detoxification? What are the benefits of Ashwagandha? Is Bacopa efficacious for memory? I’ve heard some supplements contain lead. Click HERE for Part 1.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 1
April 27, 2016
"10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat . . . and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Dr. Frank Lipman challenges the myth that feeling tired is a natural part of growing older; He highlights poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, sleep deprivation and over-medication as reasons why people age prematurely and develop obesity and degenerative diseases; He also focuses on the microbiome as a key mediator of disease and aging; He attacks common misconceptions about diet, exercise, and stress; His “2-Week Revitalize Program” is aimed at rebooting optimal metabolism; What are the 4 key supplements? The supportive 7 supplements? What herbal ingredients belong in an effective intestinal cleanse product? Dr. Lipman leverages his experience training in the South African bush to advance the concept of “Ubuntu” into healing. Click HERE for part 2.

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat...and How You Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!" Click HERE for part 1.

The Diet Myth, Part 1
April 26, 2016
Dr. Tim Spector joins Dr. Hoffman to discuss his new book “The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut.” Why are rates of obesity soaring worldwide? It’s not just an overabundance of caloric foods and sedentary lifestyle, according to Dr. Spector. Something has changed in the last few decades—it’s our guts! Under assault from poor diets, acid-blockers, antibiotics, and germ-free environments, our microbial diversity has suffered. The result: an epidemic of modern diseases: diabesity, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders, autoimmunity, allergy and inflammatory disorders. Drawing from his extensive study of identical twins and the British Gut Project, which he launched, Dr. Spector is unraveling the secrets of how our trillions of gut bacteria influence our health. Why “diversity" may be more than just a catch-phrase for social activists; Could cheese actually be a health food? Are coffee and chocolate rich in nutritious fiber? What are pre-biotics? How far away are we from personalized probiotics and designer yoghurts to combat disease and promote weight loss? How can Intelligent Medicine listeners participate in microbiome research and gain valuable insights about their gut health? Click HERE for part 2.

The Diet Myth, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Tim Spector, author of "The Diet Myth: Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss is Already in Your Gut." Click HERE for part 1.

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.