The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2
October 19, 2015
Pushing back against headlines implicating supplements in over 23,000 U.S. ER visits per year; Lamar Odom's not so excellent adventure with "herbal Viagra;" Why most cancer survivors don't heed evidence that diet matters. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Cholesterol
October 16, 2015
Still focusing on your 'total cholesterol' number as a risk factor for heart disease? Here are the markers you should really be looking at.

New, Cutting-Edge Medical Testing, Part 1
October 15, 2015
Testing in functional and integrative medicine. We speak to Dr. Russell Jaffe MD, Board-Certified Clinical Pathologist, a pioneer in developing custom testing for complementary physicians. Dr. Jaffe explains why, initially a skeptic, his intensive study of natural healing systems led him to embrace them wholeheartedly. What are the top 8 predictive biomarkers? Why do conventional tests not tell the complete story? How can we evaluate the effects of stress, free radicals, inflammation, and toxicity? What’s the best way to determine food and environmental sensitivities? How to ascertain whether you have adequate levels of key nutrients? Why do our genes influence our individual nutritional needs and lifestyle requirements? How an understanding of epigenetics can help us overcome our biologically-programmed Achilles’ heels, and develop a blueprint for health optimization. Click HERE for part 2.

New, Cutting-Edge Medical Testing, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Russell Jaffe MD, Board-Certified Clinical Pathologist, a pioneer in developing custom testing for complementary physicians. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 14, 2015
A gluten meter? How much EGCG should I take for weight loss? Can blueberries cause kidney stones? Can strontium cause brittle bones? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I fall asleep after every meal, what’s going on? Is it ok to take melatonin or theanine before a fasting blood test? Does the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and anti-inflammatory supplements apply to everyone with IBD? Is oral progesterone better than progesterone cream? Click HERE for part 1.

A Remarkable New Nutrient for Bone and Joint Health, Part 1
October 13, 2015
Cyplexinol (Ostinol) is an oral Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP). It signals mesenchymal stem cells to differentiate into osteoblasts, the cells that build bone. James Scaffidi, CEO and founder of Zycal Bioceuticals, details the research behind Ostinol. How does it bypass the GI tract to deliver bone benefits? How does it promote healing of fractures? What’s the evidence that it’s beneficial for osteoporosis? Do studies support its use for osteoarthritis pain? Do its benefits extend to rheumatoid arthritis? What’s the optimal dosage of Ostinol? How long before users see results? Is it compatible with other bone-building or anti-inflammatory supplements? What about osteoporosis medications? What additional conditions are being explored as targets for Ostinol? Why is it that mainstream doctors haven’t yet embraced this therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

A Remarkable New Nutrient for Bone and Joint Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with James Scaffidi, CEO and founder of Zycal Bioceuticals, as he details the research behind Ostinol. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10
October 12, 2015
Sugary drinks laden with high fructose corn syrup increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes—OK, we already knew that. But new studies show that a) they can rewire the brain and stoke junk food addiction, and b) they increase the likelihood that head injuries will result in long-term cognitive deficits! Metabolic syndrome increases requirements for vitamin E; Patients who undergo gastric bypass have higher risks of suicide—why? Tough love for 800 pound patient who ordered pizza; Carbs can take toll on sperm counts; A new portable device that you can bring to the restaurant to detect tiny amounts of gluten in your food; New evidence that fibromyalgia is a magnesium deficiency disorder; Aspirin may prove a potent weapon against cancer; 84 year old Ironman contestant: “We all get knocked down in life, but the winners are the ones who get back up.” Half of patients suffer ill effects of properly prescribed drugs. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Importance of Sleep
October 9, 2015
How sleep deprivation impacts metabolism, health, and hinders weight loss efforts. Lessons in sleep hygiene.