The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 1
April 11, 2016
Full-fat milk better for diabetes prevention than low-fat; New study shows why some people are better genetically suited to follow vegetarian diet; Subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats lowers cholesterol--but doesn't lower heart risk! Higher levels of Vitamin D curb cancer, fatty liver disease; Antibiotics can make you flip out; First-ever study of diet by Crohn's & Colitis Foundation; Exercise--moderate or intense--staves off brain decline. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 2

Is sitting really the new smoking? Paleo diet shown to reset metabolism, prompts weight loss, curbs insulin resistance and inflammation; What to do about a child with OCD & Tourette's? How long can you safely take Fosamax? Seniors with memory loss benefit from B12 even if their B12 levels are "normal"; Curcumin vs. tuberculosis; Are cruciferous vegetables safe for thyroid patients? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 8, 2016
Leyla addresses a listener question: "I've reached my weight goal on a low-carb diet. How do I move into weight maintenance and still reap the benefits of being in lipolysis/ketosis?"