The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Aging
January 31, 2024
Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs...Enter myostatin inhibitor drugs; My latest HgbA1c is 5.9 and I'm doing everything right. What gives?; I'm approaching 80. Could you discuss aging? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Warts

What are your thoughts on Alpha-ketoglutarate for healthy aging?; A treatment for warts?; Am I destined to develop diabetes given my strong family history of diabetes and high blood pressure? Click HERE for part 1.

Innovative Ways for Addressing Chronic Pain, Part 1
January 30, 2024
Most people assume that pain and illness are the straightforward result of injury and disease. However, one in six adults suffers from chronic pain or illness that is either “medically unexplained” or unresponsive to virtually any treatment. Dr. David Clarke is President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit dedicated to ending the chronic pain epidemic. He's also the author of "They Can’t Find Anything Wrong." He provides a deep-dive on the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of stress-related and brain-generated medical conditions. Join his free webinar on February 1. Go to EndChronicPain.org for information and to register. Click HERE for part 2.

Innovative Ways for Addressing Chronic Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. David Clarke, President of the President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA), a nonprofit dedicated to ending the chronic pain epidemic. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show January 27, Part 1: Social Media an “Environmental Hazard”?
January 29, 2024
MD laments in NY Times: “Why are patients so irrationally resistant to Covid boosters?” New studies reveal boosters confer NO benefit to previously-infected with durable natural immunity; Review raises concerns over rushed vaccine approval, sketchy quality control, side effects; Should people reduce intake of oxalates? Is there an ingredient you can add to coffee to promote weight loss? Rush hour traffic as bad as high-salt diet for blood pressure; NY Mayor Adams declares social media an “environmental hazard”; Over 4 hours of daily smartphone use leads to serious health risks for teens; How can medications and B12 deficiency accelerate progression to dementia? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 27, Part 2: The “Oreo Cure”

The “Oreo cure” for high LDL cholesterol outperforms high-dose statins; Are there treatments for progressive aphasia? Downsides of storing liquid in plastic containers; Plant-based convenience foods NOT healthier than meat equivalents; Are mycoplasma infections responsible for chronic diseases? How to tamp down an over-reactive immune system? White House pharmacy was an unregulated free-for-all; Investigations reveal hospitals pay hefty fees for favorable U.S. News rankings. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Binge Eating Disorder
January 26, 2024
What is binge eating disorder and what can you do about it?

The Link Between Your Oral and Systemic Health, Part 1
January 25, 2024
Over 60% of adult Americans suffer from some form of gum disease and most are not even aware they have it. Dr. William Levine, DDS, is a board certified periodontist and expert in oral inflammation. He has a private dental practice that specializes in periodontal disease and implantology. He has spent the last 15 years researching specific plant bioactives that naturally reduce inflammation so he could help his patients prevent and manage gum disease. He details why gum is disease so prevalent. What is the best way to treat gum disease? How to take care of your teeth and gums at home naturally. The link between gum disease and other systemic diseases of the body including: heart disease, stroke, diabetes etc. Why is inflammation the root cause of all disease? How to treat inflammation using plants. Click HERE for part 2.

The Link Between Your Oral and Systemic Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. William Levine, board certified periodontist and expert in oral inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Stop, Drop and Roll
January 24, 2024
Wintery mixed precip in NYC; How to stop, drop and roll; Comments on homeopathy; Why does my coworker get heartburn with red wine but not with white wine? Click HERE for part 2.