The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 23, Part 2
August 25, 2014
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.

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?