The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 9, 2015
C. diff and Flagyl: What else can help? Uterine polyps and estrogen dominance. Is stevia safe? Natural therapies for menopausal hot flashes. Therapies for arthritis of the hip. Click HERE for part 1.

The Four Problems with Sunscreens, Part 1
July 8, 2015
Dr. Elizabeth Plourde, author of "Sunscreens Biohazard: Treat as Hazardous Waste," has four problems with sunscreens: 1) They’re ineffective; 2) They give users a false sense of security; 3) They’re harmful to humans; and 4) They’re harmful to the environment. Learn why sunscreens provide incomplete protection. What harmful chemicals do they contain? Why are nanoparticles dangerous for humans and the environment? Why are sunscreens particularly toxic to children and expecting mothers? What are xenoestrogens and endocrine disruptors, and how do they act as gender-benders? What about internal sunscreens from foods and supplements? Are ANY sunscreens safe? Click HERE for part 2.

The Four Problems with Sunscreens, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Plourde about problems with sunscreens. Click HERE for part 1.

Alternative Cancer Therapies, Part 1
July 7, 2015
Dr. Dwight McKee spent over 10 years studying alternative cancer therapies before obtaining his board certification in Hematology/Oncology. This enabled him to better integrate natural approaches to cancer with conventional therapies in his subsequent career as a cancer specialist. Why do mainstream oncologists discourage patients from taking vitamins and supplements? Do they interfere with chemotherapy and radiation? Or can they be used to augment their effectiveness and protect patients from their harmful side effects? In his upcoming book, “After Cancer Care,” Dr. McKee enumerates the benefits of diet, exercise, stress management, and targeted nutraceuticals. What are some of the top supplements that should be in the arsenal of every recovering cancer patient? Click HERE for part 2.

Alternative Cancer Therapies, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Dwight McKee about integrating natural approaches to cancer with conventional therapies. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 4, Part 1
July 5, 2015
When your "Good" dietary choices turn out to be bad for you; Woman's tattoos mistaken for cancer on imaging test; B vitamin proposed as MS treatment; Statin drugs don't protect against cancer--they may promote it; Med students learn cooking skills to enhance their therapeutic repertoires. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 4, Part 2

Huge new study finds NO relationship between dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular disease; Vigorous exercise promotes longevity in middle-aged and seniors; What's your fitness age (Hint: mine is 27!); 20 supplements that men with prostate cancer need to know about; Bergamot--a safe, effective cholesterol-lowering agent. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 2, 2015
Which is best, a HEPA-style air purifier or an ionizer? I can’t lose weight! Are eggs the culprit? Is magnesium helpful for bipolar disorder? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Why must I take a diuretic with my blood pressure medicine? Is white willow bark the same as regular aspirin? Should I become a PA, an acupuncturist or doctor? Click HERE for part 1.

Why is Lyme Disease so hard to diagnose? Part 1
June 30, 2015
Lyme Disease and co-infections: How can you tell whether patients still have Lyme Disease, or, as conventional Infectious Disease doctors suggest, are just suffering from "Post-Lyme Syndrome?" Could they be suffering the deleterious effects of all the antibiotics they received? Are tests accurate? Is there a role for natural therapies in the treatment of Lyme Disease: Nutrients for mitochondrial support or gut repair? Hyperthermia? Oxidative therapies like ozone, hydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen, or IV vitamin C? Herbs that kill or inhibit Lyme or other pathogens? Do some doctors over-treat patients with suspected infections to their detriment? Click HERE for part 2.