The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Why is Lyme Disease so hard to diagnose? Part 2
June 30, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leo Galland about Lyme Disease and co-infections. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 27, Part 1
June 29, 2015
It's official--% of Americans who are obese now outnumbers those who are merely overweight; The perils of skinny jeans; A new candidate for osteopenia treatment--melatonin; Are conservatives really better at dieting than liberals? Injections for back pain ineffective in the long-term; Newly green-lighted drugs reduce cholesterol by whopping 60%--but is that good? Statin users report memory loss; The ten environmental toxins that contribute to our childhood epidemic of ADD. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 27, Part 2

Commonly-used acid blockers increase risk of heart attack by 16-21%; 5 ways to reduce inflammation; Timing of carbohydrate intake may mitigate their effects on blood sugar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Inflammation: The Common Pathway for the Majority of Diseases, Part 1
June 25, 2015
Naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney sheds light on inflammation: Why it’s the common pathway for the majority of diseases that affect us, how to measure it, and what to do about it. She outlines a 5-part program for combating inflammation. Of key importance is diet: What makes the Western Diet pro-inflammatory? What are the top anti-inflammatory foods? Why most people need supplements to prevent or reverse inflammation. Fish oil play a lead role in an anti-inflammatory regimen, as do curcumin, boswellin, garlic and bioflavonoids. What are the qualities of a good fish oil product? How much should you take? How do you assess the potency of fish oil? Are Omega 3s from fish free of toxins and heavy metals? What if you’re a vegan or don’t want to take products derived from fish? Click HERE for part 2.

Inflammation: The Common Pathway for the Majority of Diseases, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with naturopathic physician Dr. Aimee Shunney as she sheds light on inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 24, 2015
Is coconut oil raising my cholesterol? What is leaky gut and how do I treat it? What types of excess protein raise blood glucose levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I’ve tried everything to lower my HgbA1c, what else can I do? What supplements can treat psoriasis? Will vitamin K help prevent/reverse the calcification in my arteries? What’s wrong with Ensure? Click HERE for part 1.

Natural Alternatives to Harmful Insecticides, Part 1
June 23, 2015
Natural alternatives to harmful insecticides. Matthew Jones, CEO of Cedarcide, discusses the full range of cedar-based options to eliminate reliance on toxic bug sprays for humans and pets. He discusses the scientific documentation underlying cedar's bug repellance. Studies now show that commonly used pyrethroids (the successor to now-banned DDT) can literally impair the cognitive performance of young children; pets, too, are exposed to harms when doused with conventional insecticides. Cedarcide is effective against fleas, ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes and scorpions, and forms an effective deterrent to ants. Various formulations are available for indoor and outdoor use, and Cedarcide can even be added to garden misting systems to provide large scale coverage. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Alternatives to Harmful Insecticides, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Matthew Jones, CEO of Cedarcide about the full range of cedar-based options to eliminate reliance on toxic bug sprays. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 1
June 22, 2015
AMA wants to launch Inquisition against medical heretics; Misguided advice to "stay out of the sun" doubles death risk for women"; Parents "misunderestimate" kids' risk for obesity; We need a "no child left on his/her behind" initiative; Downsides of extreme exercising (>4 hrs); Eat chocolate, help your heart! Omega 3 fatty acids for contact lens discomfort, computer vision syndrome. Jurassic World: A parable about out-of-control genetic technology--aka GMOs? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.