The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 5, Part 1
July 7, 2014
Contrary to a recent study, the latest research proves testosterone doesn't harm the heart; chocolate for claudication; new D.C. ordinance would tax exercise, yoga; 99.6% of Alzheimer's Disease drug trials are unsuccessful--can supplements provide better choices for fending off dementia? Melatonin for "sundowning"; melatonin for osteoporosis. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 5, Part 2

The debate over mammograms heats up; a Physician's Declaration of Independence; Thrash-Metal fan suffers blood clot on brain from overzealous head-banging; Are green tea extracts harmful to the liver? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 4, 2014
Dr. Hoffman and Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answer your questions. This week they cover natural treatments for MRSA; after taking the osteoporosis drug Prolia can you take strontium? Graves Thyroid Eye Disease – natural treatments?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How to promote maximal fat-burning post-exercise; Psoriatic arthritis and diabetes – alternatives to methotrexate and prednisone; how much iodine can you safely take?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: A physician’s declaration of independence, Part 1
July 3, 2014
Dr. Hoffman interviews Dr. Richard Amerling, President-Elect of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) weighs in on why “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that the Physician’s primary responsibility is toward the Patient”. Why government and insurance company dictates are ruining medicine; how electronic medical records are actually making medicine more inefficient; what the VA scandal portends for the future of healthcare; why “evidence-based medicine is robbing doctors of their autonomy, the hidden perils of “free” medical care

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: A physician’s declaration of independence, Part 2

Dr. H continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Amerling about why government and insurance company dictates are ruining medicine

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Testosterone therapy, Part 1
July 1, 2014
Dr. Hoffman interviews Board-Certified endocrinologist and andropause specialist Dr. Florence Comite about her new book, “Keep it Up: The Power of Precision Medicine to Conquer Low T and Revitalize Your Life”. What are the signs of low testosterone? Which men are candidates for testosterone replacement? What about the supposed dangers of testosterone? What options are there for boosting testosterone? Dr. Comite also discusses the roles of DHEA and Human Growth Hormone.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Testosterone therapy, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Florence Comite about Low T.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 28, Part 1
June 30, 2014
The latest poop on the real Paleo Diet; Watching too much TV may increase the risk of early death; Doctors, hospitals may be spying on your health habits; Pregnant mom's anti-depressant use may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes in offspring; Vitamin D deficiency & hypertension; Extra-virgin olive oil combats atrial fibrillation; Vitamin D deficiency may cause hypertension. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio show for June 28, Part 2

Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) slows progression of coronary artery plaque in new major study; HBOs John Oliver blows it in over-the-top critique of Mehmet Oz; Gluten-free diet relieves "brain fog" in celiac patients; Are kids really overdosing on vitamins from fortified cereals? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.