The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Clinical Focus: Resilience, Part 1
February 25, 2016
Are you a Warrior, or a Worrier? Your genes may have something to do with this. Resilience may help create a bulwark against disease and premature death. What lessons about resilience can we derive from the example of the ancient Spartans? How can rigorous exercise fortify resilience? What supplements or foods may fortify resilience? What role do hormones play? What attitudes can undermine resilience? Is optimism enough? How can we inculcate resilience in our children? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Resilience, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on Resilience: Are you a Warrior, or a Worrier? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 24, 2016
Are the antibiotics in commercial meat and milk fattening me up too? Is “organic” a guarantee that it’s antibiotic-free? Do you prefer Kyolic garlic over curcumin? What to do for palpitations caused by Levaquin (fluoroquinolones). Any supplements to help slow age-related hearing loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What can I do about arrhythmia? The difference between arrhythmia vs. palpitations. The effects of soy, flax and other estrogens on breast health as seen via thermography. Do I have to take Lipitor for blockages in my carotid arteries? Can I take Tri-Salts indefinitely for heartburn? Any nutritional help for dry macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 1.

Freedom of Choice in Healthcare, Part 1
February 23, 2016
Jonathan Emord, famed Washington DC attorney and staunch defender of freedom of choice in health care, weighs in on government regulation of medicine and the supplement industry: Is Omamacare quashing innovation in medicine? Does it stigmatize practitioners who think “out of the box” and stifle innovation? Will gifted young people eschew arduous medical training and the prospect of increasingly bureaucratized health care to pursue more lucrative and less demanding careers? What do new laws governing compounding pharmacies mean for patients who need custom medications? Do supplements really need to be more strictly regulated? How might supplement pre-approval hand a monopoly over nutritional products to BigPharma, making supplements more costly, as well as limiting choice? Why aren’t truthful claims about supplement benefits based on legitimate scientific research not permitted? Are we really at a “Paul Revere moment” when it comes to the threat of impending regulations that will curtail our health freedom? What role does the Alliance for Natural Health (www.anh-usa.org) play in upholding consumer rights? Click HERE for part 2.

Freedom of Choice in Healthcare, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jonathan Emord, Washington, DC attorney and staunch defender of freedom of choice in health care. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Hour 1
February 22, 2016
Cholesterol in eggs may not hurt heart health; But does stress raise cholesterol? Even brief standing breaks reduce risk associated with sitting; Artificial light at night promotes weight gain, increases cancer risk; Is Zika virus responsible for birth defects, or is it pesticides in the water supply? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Hour 2

Berry consumption slows lung aging; Supplements for immune system support; Does dietary fat really cause cancer? Does the Paleo Diet really make you fat and sick? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 17, 2016
Can anything alleviate the symptoms of trigger finger? I have asthma and Addison’s disease, how can I rebuild my adrenals? Why do I now have osteoporosis even though I’ve been taking strontium for osteopenia? Can you comment on some studies that say too low or too high vitamin D is associated with heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is it safe to roast nuts high in omega-3 fats, won’t it damage the oils? What can help reperfusion injury besides vitamin E? Does taking large quantities of water dilute the foods we eat and supplements we take? Click HERE for part 1.