The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 2, 2015
Why is there vitamin D in rat poison? Supplements for a mother and newborn. Can essential oils like frankensense help my knee and back pain? What supplements should a 65-year-old man take? Concerns about toxins like mercury in fish oil supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 30, Part 1
June 1, 2015
DHEA may protect against vascular events; LA fast food ban fails to curb inner city obesity rates; Government-BigPharma revolving door as vaccine regulator reaps multimillion dollar windfall in her new job as Merck vaccine chief; home air purifiers reduce cardio risk from particulates; Apple iWatch thwarted by wrist tattoos; “toxic” chemical linked to halving risk of breast cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 30, Part 2

Healthy diet more than doubles prostate cancer survival; 92 year old tackles marathon as oldest contestant ever; 104 year old attributes her longevity to three Dr. Peppers a day; melatonin eases operative anxiety. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 27, 2015
What can I use to strengthen my tooth enamel instead of fluoride? Should I have surgery for my compression fracture? What are the two types of CRP and which is more serious? Does a high-fiber diet help slow down the absorption of sugar and carbs? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar? My vitamin D was very high a few months ago; when can I start taking vitamin D again? Is there any treatment for lazy eye? What are the dangers of a high-fat diet? How can doomsday preppers stockpile their prescriptions? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 23, Part 1
May 26, 2015
NAC for COPD; exercise for cancer; pregnancy Tylenol may lower testosterone in male offspring; vitamin E vs. pancreatic cancer; new, more accurate, less invasive cancer tests; magnesium protects against stroke--but the brain requires the right kind of magnesium; the placebo effect may depend on your genes; melatonin for migraines, secrets of the aging gut may unlock clues to disease origins. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 23, Part 2

Summer season kick-off: natural supplements for sun protection, skin cancer prevention; the dark side of meditation--really?? Omega 3 fatty acids enhance "cognitive flexibility"; vitamin D supplements help aging women preserve strength, muscle mass. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Supplements for Surgery, Part 1
May 21, 2015
How I almost became a surgeon! What supplements should be avoided before surgery? Why Surgical Departments’ “hit lists” of supplements to stop may be overly-cautious and reflect inherent bias against natural products; Should you avoid fish oil, vitamin E and multivitamins completely? What herbs can interfere with drugs given during surgery? What supplements should be taken to boost immunity, protect the heart and brain, and facilitate wound-healing? What is a “pre-op IV”? You’ve heard of surgical rehab—why not do “pre-hab” i.e. build yourself up prior to surgery? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for a related article, "Supplements and Surgery, What You Need to Know."

Clinical Focus: Supplements for Surgery, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk about supplements and surgery prep. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for a related article, "Supplements and Surgery, What You Need to Know."

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 20, 2015
If I’m sensitive to a food or supplement, could I still try a smaller dose? Is the combination of fish oil and low-dose aspirin a recipe for too much blood thinning? Is dark chocolate the cure for nighttime urination? Click HERE for part 2.