The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 29, Part 1
December 1, 2014
Dietary fiber cuts death rate by 41%—but is it the fiber, or is it the fresh fruits, vegetables and grains that happen to be fiber-rich? “The Excrement Experiment”—stool “banks” are the new thing in medicine; Do nutritional supplements help ravers “roll safe” when partying with Ecstasy? Congratulations to Canadians, your wait times for surgery and for seeing specialists are now down to only a few months! A new, medical perspective on comedian Robin Williams' tragic death. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 29, Part 2

Holiday weight gain—what are the real stats? Just in time for Christmas—“Normal Barbie:” 5’4” 165, cellulite, stretch marks, acne, tattoos extra; How gratitude can improve your health; New study shows long-term testosterone replacement for men DOES NOT increase risk of prostate cancer; Elderly, terminal cancer patients often receive unnecessary statins, which quadruple their risk of bodily aches and pains! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 26, 2014
Latest celebrity gossip: Bill Clinton and Anne Hathaway ditch veganism, go Paleo/Lo-Carb! Why are liposomal vitamins all the rage? The flu shot: To get it, or not to get it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Boron: Does it boost hormones? Could that be a problem for those at risk for reproductive cancers? Or is it just bone and mineral-enhancing? Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) vs. di-indole methane (DIM). Nutritional help for Paget’s disease? Click HERE for part 1.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 1
November 25, 2014
Dr. Lani Simpson shares tips for enhancing bone density from her book “Dr. Lani’s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide”: What are the limitations of our current strategy for screening for osteoporosis? Is osteoporosis over-hyped to sell drugs? Why can DEXA scans yield misleading results? Why is density not necessarily destiny? What other factors put women (and men) at risk for bone fracture? What are some of the downsides of current medications? What roles do exercise and diet play in fracture prevention? What about vibrating plates? What key supplements should be part of your osteoporosis prevention program? Click HERE for part 2.

Dr. Lani Simpson on Enhancing Bone Density, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lani Simpson about bone density and osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 22, Part 1
November 24, 2014
Hidden hazards of “K-cup” coffee makers; Run before you walk (it doesn’t hurt your knees!); DHEA good for the heart; Obesity is tied to pollutants; “Deep-kissing” swaps mouth bugs—men overestimate kissing by as much as five-fold! Dishing the dirt on disinfectant soap; New test detects Alzheimer’s 10 years before it develops. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 22, Part 2

Secondary smoke from pot poses hazards equivalent to cigarettes; Spice up your memory with turmeric; Home cooking key to healthier diet, weight reduction; Why are so many people developing wheat intolerance? It’s not what you think! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 20, 2014
I went off sugar but my blood sugar is still high. What do I do now? Is Alzheimer’s disease genetic? Can prebiotics feed candida? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How can I prevent a future hernia? Milk Thistle for fatty liver. Can I eat grapefruit on a very low carb diet? When to take probiotics -- empty stomach or with meals? How to treat hemochromatosis and fatty liver. Click HERE for part 1.