The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
May 19, 2016
My mother had successful cataract surgery, should she continue taking lutein? Do Brazil nuts contain lead? Are at-home body composition scales accurate? Would you recommend the Whole30 diet for someone who needs to gain weight? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2016
A 37-year-old woman with adult-onset of psychosis--guess the surprising cause of her mental meltdown; New studies vindicate the controversial "Yeast Connection"; Do eggs up the risk for prostate cancer? Common pain reliever reduces empathy; Resveratrol bests popular prescription drug for fibromyalgia pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 2

New criteria for statin prescribing vastly over-estimate those likely to benefit; Does the risk of air pollution outweigh the benefits of exercising in urban settings? Killer curry--Indian restaurant proprietor convicted of manslaughter; Unnecessary statin use in elderly cancer patients increases risk of pain four-fold; 6 months of supplementation with magnesium reverses arterial stiffness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 13, 2016
This is part 2 of last week's episode where Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses vitamin D and chronic disease.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 12, 2016
Why the “Biggest Losers” keep regaining the weight. What do you make of so many probiotic claims? Does taking thiamin supplements help repel mosquitos? Does the cellulose in supplements wreak havoc on the gut? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is undenatured type 2 chicken collagen superior to glucosamine? Some of my overweight friends say if they don’t eat every 3 hours they feel nauseated and sick. Can asthma inhalers compromise the immune system? Does vitamin D cause kidney stones? Any alternative to having my parathyroid glands removed? Click HERE for part 1.

Metabolic Approaches to Cancer Treatment, Part 1
May 10, 2016
What happens when you combine two innovative therapies: ketogenic diet and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, a pioneer in research on the combined effects of diet and HBOT describes his work with wound healing, seizure disorders and other neurological diseases, and cancer. How does a high-fat, very low carb ketogenic diet make the brain work more efficiently? Why does the same diet “starve” cancer cells? Why does too much protein interfere with the benefits of the ketogenic diet? Isn’t all that fat dangerous? What does hyperbaric oxygen do to cells? Why does the brain do better with fat than with sugar as a fuel? Why are normal cells revved by high oxygen concentrations, while cancer cells self-destruct? How could a ketogenic diet plus HBOT offer a one-two punch against cancer? Where are we with human trials of this innovative strategy? Is this a stand-alone approach to cancer, or might it be preferable as an adjunct to other conventional cancer therapies? Dr. D’Agostino is currently exploring ways to boost the efficacy of the ketogenic diet with certain nutritional supplements and/or medications. Click HERE for part 2.

Metabolic Approaches to Cancer Treatment, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, a pioneer in research on the combined effects of diet and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 1
May 9, 2016
Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel) shows potential to stop the aging process of organs; MLB Puerto Rico games moved to Florida in face of Zika threat; Pesticide spraying increases risk of autism; Daily chocolate consumption reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes; Intravenous vitamin C reverses endometriosis; New studies show Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) reverses plaque, lowers blood pressure. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2

Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems; Strength training helps older adults live longer; How much protein is optimal for exercisers? Are stem cell treatments ready for prime time? Why "Biggest Losers" end up being biggest weight gainers; Do "sin taxes" on sodas work to decrease consumption? Curcumin improves arterial function; Australian blogger who claimed remarkable cancer self-cure admits fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.