The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 16, Part 1
August 18, 2014
"The Knick," a new historical series on medicine in the year 1900--how accurate is it? A medical perspective on the death of Robin Williams; Two players die at world chess event--could performance-enhancing drugs be implicated? Is vitamin E helpful or harmful for cancer? Turns out it depends on the type of vitamin E; Why does sunbathing makes us feel good? Dog ownership provides a health boost; It may not be your fault you crave sweets--the bugs that inhabit your gut may have hijacked your brain! Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 16, Part 2

The Great Salt Debate--can sodium restriction actually be harmful to your health? Mainstream media belatedly discovers the Yeast Connection--after 3 decades! Aged Garlic Extract dramatically slows progression of atherosclerotic disease. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 15, 2014
OCD, MTHFR and the use of Deplin; side effects of Crestor—how long will it last? Should we be taking probiotics for life?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Valve calcification in 74 year old active male; fight UTIs with biofilm disruptors? Prostate cancer and IV vitamin C; do carbon filters remove minerals from our drinking water?

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 1
August 14, 2014
Can Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) reduce plaque in the coronary arteries? We talk to Dr. Matthew Budoff, cardiology researcher at UCLA, about his latest study using precise arterial imaging to quantify the benefits of daily intake of Aged Garlic Extract; How does Aged Garlic Extract exert its therapeutic effects? How does Aged Garlic Extract compare to other garlic supplements? What about the allicin controversy? Is it better to just eat a lot of garlic? Does garlic have benefits for other bodily systems? Is it cancer preventive? We also discuss coronary imaging and it’s potential to spot developing arterial wall deposits well before they result in heart attacks—who’s a candidate for the test, which scan is right for you, and how often should you be tested.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Budoff about his study using precise arterial imaging to quantify the benefits of daily intake of Aged Garlic Extract.

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 1
August 12, 2014
Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have truthful claims?

Clinical Focus: Weight Loss Supplements, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk about weight loss supplements. Do weight loss supplements work? Which ones are the safest? Which ones have outsized claims? Which ones have truthful claims?