The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

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.

Why is Lyme Disease so hard to diagnose? Part 2

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.