The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Freedom of Choice in Healthcare, Part 2
February 23, 2016
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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 1
February 15, 2016
This is an encore presentation. Brian Williams has nothing on me: I've hob-nobbed with Nobel Prize winners, medical pioneers (humor)! What's causing the epidemic of early puberty among young girls? Should a 62 yr old get the measles vaccine? Fifty Shades of Litigation: California woman launches class-action lawsuit against sexual lube maker over disappointing results; Older adults need more protein to retain muscle; Easy does it when it comes to jogging; Meditation may slow age-related loss of grey matter in the brain; the amazing properties of olive leaf extract; New iPhone breathalyzer apps tell you if you're too drunk to drive, have smelly breath, or are in fat-burning mode. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 2

This is an encore presentation. ACTION ALERT: NY State Attorney General Schneiderman orders major chains to stop selling herbal products--claims they are worthless! Mainstream media blindly follows, condemning all supplements, and calling for more regulation; Herbal experts push back by assailing AG's testing methodology, lack of transparency: Rush-to-judgement? Grandstanding? Responsible supplement manufacturers counter with assurances that numerous safeguards, quality controls already in place guarantee safety, potency of nutraceuticals; Studies confirm role of resveratrol in preserving memory. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
February 12, 2016
How to alleviate the symptoms of "ketosis flu" when embarking on a low carb diet.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 11, 2016
More on the Whole30. Coconut oil incorrectly demonized by Forks Over Knives. Can supplemental boron help lower prostate cancer risk? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Can I take Immpower indefinitely for immune heath? Any benefit to time-released vitamin C? What do you think of whole foods-based multis and nutritional yeast? How much DGL is too much? What is the dose of vitamin D necessary to increase levels? Click HERE for part 1.