The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Breathing, Part 2
December 30, 2014
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation respiratory therapist Betsy Thomason, developer of the BreatheOut Dynamic System, about how many of us could optimize our health through proper breathing techniques.Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 27, Part 2
December 29, 2014
The demise of the old-fashioned family doctor; EGCG for fibroids; melatonin for endometriosis, plus phone calls about hydrocephalus, lichen planus, bullous pemphigoid. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 24, 2014
What’s going on with my brother’s left leg? Where’s the research that shows people taking supplements live longer? What supplements should I take for pregnancy and low iron levels? Is the new 3D exam better than the traditional mammogram? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Recurring staph infections. Is it true resveratrol is not very bioavailable? Vegetarian vs. vegan diets. What form of hyalunonic acid treatment is best? Is it safe for an adult to receive both a tetanus and pertussis vaccine? Ozone therapy a cure for Ebola? What’s the low down on black cumin seed oil? Click HERE for part 1.

The Health Benefits of Hemp Products, Part 1
December 23, 2014
Cannabidiol from hemp promises to be the new trendy nutrient of 2015. Christopher Boucher, Vice President of product development for CannaVest Corporation, tells us how hemp-derived products differ from marijuana in their effects, offering a legal, non-high producing spectrum of health benefits. These include antioxidant, anti inflammatory, cell protective, insulin regulating, mood optimizing, and even anti-cancer properties. CBD is currently being investigated for treatment of GI, neurological, psychiatric, and dermatological disorders. As its efficacy continues to be demonstrated, and its legal status gains acceptance, CBD is positioned to become one of the big natural product stories of the decade. Click HERE for part 2.

The Health Benefits of Hemp Products, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Christopher Boucher, Vice President of product development for CannaVest Corporation, about how hemp-derived products differ from marijuana, offering a legal, non-high producing spectrum of health benefits. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 20, Part 1
December 22, 2014
Obama's disappointing nominee for Surgeon General; Blood type matters when it comes to diabetes risk; Is ibuprofen the new wonder drug for longevity? One quarter million doctors subjected to pay cuts--for handwritten notes! Is Dr. Oz wrong more than half of the time? Airline cockpit crews exposed to unacceptable levels of UV radiation; Coca-Cola employs misdirection in new ad campaign to distract public from dangers of sugary drinks; Calcium supplements implicated in brain lesions. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 20, Part 2

How old you feel may predict how long you'll live; Environmental pollution is an autism trigger and is responsible for millions of deaths worldwide; A new, inexpensive, natural plant compound trumps nicotine replacement for smoking cessation; Preserving kidney function. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 18, 2014
Low glycemic diet and risk factors for cardiovascular disease: does a new study mean the Glycemic Index doesn’t matter anymore? Can DHEA cause liver damage? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is the iron content in some probiotics too high? Transgender teenager and testosterone therapy. How safe are root canals? How can I improve my GFR (glomerular filtration/flow rate)? Click HERE for part 1.