The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

The Evolution of Medicine Summit, Part 1
August 26, 2014
The Evolution of Medicine Summit is here! Featuring 40 speakers on all aspects of complementary and alternative medicine, this event promises to be a great resource for Intelligent Medicine listeners. Dr. Hoffman interviews The Evolution of Medicine’s founder, James Maskell: How does he see the future of medicine? Will a new generation of gadgetry empower medical consumers toward enlightened self-care? Are safe, natural, low-cost health care modalities making inroads in mainstream medicine? Can the current system be saved? How are innovators and disruptors transforming the landscape of contemporary healthcare?

The Evolution of Medicine Summit, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with The Evolution of Medicine Summit founder, James Maskell.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 23, Part 1
August 25, 2014
Dumb and Dumber: Are IQs declining among developed nations? Popular pain-reliever found ineffective vs. back pain; Pomegranate vs. Alzheimer's; New, accurate DNA stool test may obviate need for routine colonoscopy; Quack remedies exploit Ebola fears; Popular osteoporosis meds actually cause WORSE side effects than originally thought. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 23, Part 2

Did manufacturers of a new blood thinner for atrial fibrillation withhold data about bleeding complications? Heart scans for coronary calcium yield valuable information about likelihood of heart disease. Should probiotics be taken with food or on an empty stomach? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 21, 2014
Alkaline water benefits? Type 2 Diabetes and green powder to boost veggie intake? Vitamin E and other nutrients for Peyronie’s Disease

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How to diagnose intracellular mineral deficiencies. Nutrient replenishment after 9-mile run. Palpitations after eating. Colloidal silver for diverticulosis?

Clinical Focus: Colon Cancer, Part 1
August 20, 2014
This week’s Clinical Focus is on natural prevention and treatment of colon cancer: what dietary factors prevent or promote colon cancer? Is red meat the culprit? Does taking fiber help? What about exercise—can you “race for the cure” of colon cancer? Could a revolutionary new test that’s just been approved this month revolutionize detection of colon cancer, and maybe even supplant the need for routine colonoscopies? In part 2, we look at specific supplements that can ward off colon cancer.

Clinical Focus: Colon Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk on the natural prevention and treatment of colon cancer, with a look at specific supplements that can ward off the disease.

Dr. Fred Pescatore on Probiotics, Part 1
August 19, 2014
Probiotics are everywhere in the health news today—what accounts for their popularity? Integrative physician Fred Pescatore, MD, author of Boost Your Health with Bacteria, discusses probiotics—what they’re good for, who’s a candidate for supplementation, the relative benefits of various types. How to choose the best probiotic: single species versus multiple (Less may be more when it comes to probiotic “body counts”)? freeze-dried vs. live organisms? the role of pre-biotics.

Dr. Fred Pescatore on Probiotics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Fred Pescatore about the benefits of supplementation with probiotics.