The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Agenda Driven Dietary Guidelines? P. 1
March 21, 2014
First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled a new nutrition labeling program as part of the White House’s ongoing campaign to curtail obesity. That sounds laudable, but are the new guidelines a thinly-veiled attempt by committed vegans and climate change activists to get Americans to give up animal protein? Are the guidelines science-based or politically-motivated? Do they potentially threaten the health of Americans dependent on Government programs? Dr. H speaks with Erik Telford, senior vice president of the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Female Sexual Dysfunction P. 2
March 20, 2014
Part 2 of Dr. Hoffman's conversation with Dr. Madeline Castellanos, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Female Sexual Dysfunction P. 1

Why do so many women complain of loss of libido and inability to achieve orgasm? Why do Viagra and testosterone work for men, but for women . . . not so much? The key to optimal sexual response: “PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!” A new medical breakthrough--electrical stimulation; are women pressured too much to perform like porn stars? Could your allergy medicine or cold remedy be impairing your sexual response? Are there natural aphrodisiacs for women? Dr. H. talks to Dr. Madeline Castellanos, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 2
March 19, 2014
My kids are fussy eaters--is a multivitamin OK? Chelation therapy for wet macular degeneration? Supplements for "Leaky Gut?"

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 1

Recommendations for the average vegetarian--is carnosine important? Is chelation therapy safe for a patient with atrial fibrillation taking coumadin? Fish oil pills--ineffective and dangerous?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 15 Part 2
March 17, 2014
Olive polyphenols like oleuropein possess anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, anti-aging and skin-protective effects—but most mass-market olive oils do not contain active polyphenols. Proper sourcing of genuine polyphenol-rich olive oil and supplementation with Olive Leaf Extract can help you fully utilize the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; older but wiser—thoughts on aging gracefully; build muscle and you’ll live longer; natural strategies for dealing with spring allergies; environmental pollutants linked to autism—is it time for you to detox? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 15 Part 1

License to Kill: Do the American Heart Association’s obsolete nutrition recommendations put Americans at risk of premature death? A new study suggests that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated vegetable oils increases mortality and heart disease. Other studies now show that low-carb diets are best for promoting weight loss and reducing cardiovascular risk factors; diets high in animal protein help fend off disability in older Americans. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 2
March 14, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: Natural therapy for vitiligo, an autoimmune disease in which the skin loses pigment; what to do for low platelets (ITP)? Colon cancer has spread to lungs--any help for this?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 1; “animal protein is as bad for you as smoking?”

Q&A with Hoffman Center nutritionist Leyla Muedin, RD, MA: What about all the recent media blather about how "animal protein is as bad for you as smoking?" Dr. H & Leyla take on this subject, but acknowledge that caloric restriction may at times have its value; best natural therapies for sickle cell anemia

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Stress
March 12, 2014
How to deal with the pervasive problem of STRESS: Dr. Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy: Master Your Body's Synergy and Optimize Your Health, weighs in with coping strategies. How are your adrenals? Are they over- or under-active? What are the signs of adrenal burnout? What are natural methods of adrenal support? As a certified mid-wife, Dr. Doni champions natural childbirth—what are the advantages? Is it safe? And what do “doulas" do?