The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Encore Presentation: Nourishing Broths, Part 2
December 24, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kaayla Daniel, co-author of Nourishing Broths: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for a Modern World from January 8, 2015. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 23, 2015
“Psychobioitics” and “ecobiotics” tap power of the microbiome to target mood and disease. Don’t give your dog xylitol! Is it OK to take vitamin K with the blood thinner, Xarelto? What is causing my aluminum level to increase? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What do you suggest for a 39-year-old female with low energy? I’m taking dilaudid for 10 years and suffer from constipation, what can I take? How exactly does insulin cause scarring of the inner lining of blood vessels? What is the best time to take certain supplements like magnesium and CoQ10? Click HERE for part 1.

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 1
December 22, 2015
"Fast After 50"—an exercise guide for athletes. Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist, author of the Training Bible series and co-author (with Loren Cordain) of The Paleo Diet for Athletes, smashes the “Aging Myth”—with proper measures, physical decline after 50 is NOT inevitable. What’s the difference between normal aging and athletic aging? Exercise as medicine—why high-intensity exercise yields benefits above and beyond moderate exertion. Is there any truth to new studies that point to downsides of intensive athleticism? Is carbo-loading obsolete? Will the Paleo Diet sustain athletic performance without lots of sugar and starches? What is anaerobic threshold training? How does it help even older athletes break through to new personal milestones? How can athletes combat body fat accumulation that seems such a feature of aging? What roles do rest and recovery play in training regimens? Click HERE for part 2.

Smashing the Aging Myth: Physical Decline After 50 is NOT Inevitable, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Joe Friel, a legendary trainer and exercise physiologist. Click HERE for part 1.

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.