The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 20, 2014
Dr. Oz under fire at Congressional hearing; Lyme arthritis—are antibiotics the only answer? Breast cancer and Arimidex, alternatives? Diet and natural supplements for breast cancer

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The big fat surprise with Nina Teicholz, Part 2
June 19, 2014
Dr. Hoffman continues his interview with Nina Teicholz, author of a controversial new book which challenges the low-fat diet dogma.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The big fat surprise with Nina Teicholz, Part 1

The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet; Dr. Hoffman interviews Nina Teicholz author of the controversial new book which challenges the low-fat diet dogma.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The Supplement Pyramid with Dr. Michael Smith, Part 2
June 17, 2014
Dr. H continues his discussion with Michael Smith, MD on guidelines for developing your own personalized nutritional regimen.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The Supplement Pyramid with Dr. Michael Smith, Part 1

With all the supplement options out there, where does the average supplement consumer begin? The "Supplement Pyramid" by Michael Smith, MD offers readers useful guidelines for developing their own personalized nutritional regimen. Do you really need to take supplements if you’re on a healthy diet? What are the basics that everyone should take? What to add to a healthy supplement foundation? What are some of the premium nutrients that can form the apex of your own supplement pyramid? Dr. Smith dishes on some of the newest innovative products offered by the Life Extension Foundation, where he serves as senior health scientist.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 14, Part 2
June 16, 2014
A Drhoffman.com devotee shares his remarkable success with olive leaf extract; higher levels of vitamin D protect against premature death; study reveals most over-estimate attainment of government-mandated exercise goals; similarly, more of us are overweight but refuse to acknowledge it. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 14, Part 1

Red meat increases risk of breast cancer--or does it? Other new study points to carbs as chief promoter of breast cancer; study of health reporting shows poor quality research is often seized upon and highlighted by health reporters; increased animal protein reduces risk of stroke; study implicates processed red meat but not non-processed red meat in heart failure deaths; sunscreen offers incomplete protection against skin cancer; Salmonella outbreak tied to Chia seed. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The CrossFit revolution with J.C. Herz, Part 2
June 13, 2014
Dr. H continues his conversation with J.C. Herz, exploring the roots and benefits of the CrossFit revolution.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The CrossFit revolution with J.C. Herz, Part 1

Dr. H is joined by J.C. Herz to explore the roots of the CrossFit revolution in her new book “Learning to Breathe Fire:” What is CrossFit, and why is it taking Millennials and Gen-Xers by storm? How is it fundamentally different from traditional exercise programs? What’s the science behind CrossFit? What makes CrossFit more “Paleo” than other forms of exercise? What about the risk of injury with high-intensity exercise? Are there precautions to undertake if you’re contemplating CrossFit? Is CrossFit out of the question for aging Boomers?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 12, 2014
Dr. H and Leyla answer more of your questions. Topics include plantar fasciitis and stretching, the best red wine for resveratrol, and how to build muscle.