The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 2
December 7, 2015
New studies validate l-theanine's sleep benefits; In international health rankings--of 17 advanced countries--U.S. is dead last; A handful of walnuts a day keeps the cardiologist away; More than half of U.S. doctors experience burnout; Vaccine researchers puzzled why a previous flu shot renders a subsequent shot given one year later ineffective; Vitamin D reduces incidence of seasonal flu in school kids, reduces asthma exacerbations; A new form of magnesium--magnesium L-threonate--helps curb Alzheimer's; What happens to people's health when doctors go on strike? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
December 4, 2015
The ingredients list on the soy milk I drink show that carrageenan has been replaced with something called gellan gum. What is that? Does it have any impact on health? How much D-Mannose should I be taking each day for urinary tract infection? More reasons to include aerobic exercise: prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 1
December 3, 2015
Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution," is a pediatric neurologist and assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is a classically-trained neuroscientist with a naturopath’s passion for applying natural solutions to neuro-developmental problems of children. Her Body Brain Resilience Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts is pioneering biomedical treatment and research for autism spectrum disorder. Why are current models for research into autism inadequate? What roles do environmental pollution, poor diet and genetic susceptibility play in autism? Can pre-conceptual planning head off neuro-developmental disorders? What role does the microbiome play in childhood cognitive problems? With sophisticated brain-imaging techniques at her disposal, Dr. Herbert plans research into causes and cures. Her Documenting Hope Film Project will attempt to illustrate the potential of natural interventions to reverse childhood illnesses—not just autism but also diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and obesity. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 2, 2015
Leaky gut causes a wide variety of health problems: how do you treat it? Testosterone shots are causing weakness and fatigue, why? What’s the optimal dose of vitamin K for calcium absorption and bone growth? Am I a good candidate for dental implants with my 5 coronary stents? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What’s the downside of carrageenan? How can I prevent/relieve canker sores? My dermatologist recommend nicotinamide for prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer--are nicotinamide and niacinamide the same? Any supplements to help aneurysms? Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Treatment for Hypertension, Part 1
December 1, 2015
Everything you ever wanted to know about natural treatment for hypertension. Dr. Kathy Padgitt, a classically-trained nephrologist who is certified by the American Society of Hypertension, embraces natural therapies for high blood pressure in her practice, The Center for Lifestyle Medicine (tc4lc.com). Why do so many Americans get hypertension? What are good blood pressure numbers? Is there no one-size-fits-all? Is it detrimental to treat over-aggressively? What are major risk factors for hypertension? How does sleep fit in? Stress reduction? Exercise? Diet? What are the most important supplements for hypertension? Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Treatment for Hypertension, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kathy Padgitt, a classically-trained nephrologist who is certified by the American Society of Hypertension, and embraces natural therapies for high blood pressure. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 25, 2015
Hypertension and chronic low potassium. What do you think of negative ion bracelets, is it just hype? Should citrates be avoided by people with gout? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Can Ostinol help to prevent bone loss in my jaw? Are E-cigarettes as bad as regular cigarettes? How often should I get a follow-up CT heart scan? Click HERE for part 1.