The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 24, 2016
How reliable is the “calcium score test” (EBT heart scan)? My daughter-in-law has periodontal disease and has associated bone loss, is there a nutritional protocol she should follow? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Would chelation therapy be helpful for the people of Flint, MI? How do you lower Lp(a)? Can low estradiol levels cause weight gain in men? Can taking L-glutamine be harmful instead of helpful? Are there supplements I can take for proteinuria? Click HERE for part 1.

Revolutionary Treatment for Autoimmune Disorders, Part 1
March 23, 2016
LDN—Low Dose Naltrexone—is a little-known, inexpensive generic drug that could revolutionize treatment for autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, cancer, and even autism. Linda Elsegood, founder of the LDN Research Trust and author of "The LDN Book," describes her own recovery from debilitating multiple sclerosis through her use of LDN. What is LDN? How does it work? Why does it seem like a “panacea” for so many different diseases and conditions? Do research studies offer proof that LDN works? Does LDN have side effects? Can it be used alongside other commonly prescribed drugs? Why is it so seldom utilized by mainstream doctors? Click HERE for part 2.

Revolutionary Treatment for Autoimmune Disorders, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Linda Elsegood, founder of the LDN Research Trust about Low Dose Naltrexone. Click HERE for part 1.

Always Hungry, Part 1
March 22, 2016
Are you “Always Hungry?” That’s the title of a new book by Harvard endocrinologist and researcher, Dr. David Ludwig. What’s the true basis for food craving? Why doesn’t “calories in, calories out” explain why people retain and gain weight? How can it be that, as Dr. Ludwig states, “Overeating doesn’t make you fat”? Why isn’t intense exercise a panacea for overweight? What crucial roles do insulin and inflammation play in obesity? How does the Always Hungry Solution address the true causes of weight gain? Dr. Ludwig issues an urgent call to action to provide our kids with a "safe zone" against the toxic food environment to which they’re continually exposed, to save them from our current epidemic of childhood obesity--which is ushering in a disease crisis among our adult population. Click HERE for part 2.

Always Hungry, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Harvard endocrinologist and researcher Dr. David Ludwig about the true basis for food craving. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 1
March 19, 2016
A medical student regrets his decision to become a doctor; U.S. loses the equivalent of one medical school class each year to physician suicide; FTC slaps Lumosity with two million dollar fine over exaggerated brain-sharpening claims; the truth about mid-life mind stimulation on risk of Alzheimer's Disease; Chronic prostatitis--it's the microbiome! Glucosamine/chondroitin matches popular prescription NSAID drug for knee pain; Hyaluronic acid injections no more effective than placebo for knee osteoarthritis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 2

Victory! Senate votes "no" on "DARK Act" that prohibits GMO-labeling; Histamine Intolerance--a new way of looking at allergies; Emulsifiers like polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose in processed foods wreak havoc on the gut, promote colitis and obesity; What are the dangers of caramel coloring? What to do for a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation? Scientists may have discovered the liver chemical that gives us a sweet tooth. Bacopa herbal supplement aids memory. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
March 18, 2016
Leyla answers some listener health questions: What do you think about lye-curing of certain olive varieties? Is it harmful? Can having small amounts of lye in the diet help with alkalinity? I'm getting plenty of fiber in my diet but still only have a bowel movement about three times a week. What else can I do to alleviate constipation?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 16, 2016
What is your opinion of the Macrobiotic Diet? I’m bruising easily but my doctor insists I take my daily low-dose ecotrin. Click HERE for part 2.