The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 1
December 20, 2015
New study suggests Alzheimer's may be a fungal infection of the brain; Is cancer just "the luck of the draw?" High-fat low-carb diet trumps low-fat high-carb diet for diabetes; avocados aid dieting by curbing appetite; fish oil promotes fat burning, weight loss; Trial begins to assess benefits of curcumin in rheumatoid arthritis; Toddlers show scary proficiency with touch screens; Is eating meat really bad for the environment? Does hair dye increase the risk for breast cancer? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2

Health benefits of spinach; Does going meatless lead to mental problems? Inconvenient truths about the flu vaccine; Brazil nuts and melatonin stave off Alzheimer's. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 18, 2015
Optimizing cholesterol and triglycerides while on an ulcer diet; the best vegetable oils for mayonnaise and where to find them; the 10 most common food safety mistakes.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 17, 2015
What do you think of Thera brand breath mints for dry mouth, any others you recommend? What supplements can I take to alleviate Meniere’s disease? What do you think of bottled water, is pH important? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What types of yogurt are beneficial? I’ve had a knee replacement, am I required to take antibiotics before a dental visit? What can I do about repeat UTIs, do you think it’s because of antibiotic resistance? Click HERE for part 1.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Vitamin E, Part 1
December 15, 2015
Jolie Root, nurse, nutritionist, radio host and health educator takes us on a tour of Vitamin E and tocotrienols. How prevalent is Vitamin E deficiency—and why aren’t Americans getting enough without supplementation? There are many different forms of vitamin E—which are the best? Is vitamin E safe? How much should you take? Why has research been contradictory as to the benefits of Vitamin E? What role does Vitamin E play in heart health? In Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease? In liver disease? For certain forms of cancer? In eye health? For athletes? For bolstering immunity? As an anti-aging supplement? For diabetics? What unique properties do tocotrienols demonstrate in reducing cholesterol, reversing fatty liver, and preventing cancer? Click HERE for part 2.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Vitamin E, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jolie Root, nurse, nutritionist, radio host and health educator who takes us on a tour of Vitamin E and tocotrienols. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 1
December 14, 2015
Common treatment for prostate cancer DOUBLES risk for Alzheimer’s; Men have a better sense of direction than women—here’s why; Whooping cough is making a comeback—should we blame the anti-vaccine movement? Dramatic uptick in diagnosis of ADHD in kids—what’s up? Water is better than diet drinks for weight loss; Post-operative music quells anxiety and reduces pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 2

Heart perils of air pollution; Can you have heart disease with a high HDL; Should I take Nattokinase for stroke prevention? Treatment for benign positional vertigo; Dangers of nanoparticles. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 11, 2015
My daughter is thin but has flabby arms despite lots of exercise, how can that be? The latest on coconut oil--more heart disease prevention benefits. Why does cancer love sugar?