The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

It may not be your fault you’re fat, Part 2
July 15, 2015
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Raphael Kellman who shares cutting-edge research on how gut bacteria impact obesity. Click HERE for part 1.

A New Threat to Health Freedom in America, Part 1
July 14, 2015
Today we visit with a health crusader from “across the pond”—Dr. Rob Verkerk, Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health USA (www.ANH-USA.org), and Executive Director of ANH-International and ANH-Europe. Are European supplement regulations more stringent than those in the U.S.? Could new treaties and agreements that promise regulatory “harmonization” threaten health freedom in America? Should we worry about “Codex Alimentarius?” Does the single-payer medical system in the U.K. limit patient access to complementary physicians? How does the National Health Service stifle innovation? Why is homeopathy under attack in Britain? What about vaccine choice? Do Europeans have more freedom to steer clear of GMO products than Americans? How does www.HealthSquared.org foster integrative medicine? Click HERE for part 2.

A New Threat to Health Freedom in America, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rob Verkerk about new treaties and agreements that promise regulatory “harmonization” with Europe that threaten health freedom in America? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 11
July 13, 2015
Unhealthy lifestyle can knock 23 years off your lifespan; Quercetin for altitude sickness; Garlic for antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections; Vaccine mayhem at NJ clinic; New warnings issued for NSAID dangers; Ancestral diets predispose immigrant populations to diabetes, obesity. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 9, 2015
What is osteogenic loading? Resistant starch on a low carb diet: good for diabetes, good for colitis? Exercise has the same pick-me-up as coffee? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

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.