The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 8 Part 2
February 10, 2014
What do Vladimir Putin and Dr. H have in common? A man has heart attack, then walks around the world; Intravenous Vitamin C as an adjunct to cancer therapy; High sugar consumption can double the risk of dying from heart disease. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 8 Part 1

Insufficient Vitamin D responsible for a high percentage of hip fractures and joint replacements; melatonin for breast cancer; probiotics for autism; flaxseed for blood pressure; “Dr. House” helps German doctors figure out a tough case. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine for February 7, 2014
February 7, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: How much oxygen does a person need? Decreased sexual desire in a postmenopausal female; How do I know I'm absorbing my vitamins? Excess underarm perspiration; is almond milk a good alternative to regular milk? Pain on ejaculation

Intelligent Medicine for February 6, 2014
February 6, 2014
Everything you ever wanted to know about fish oil: How to choose a good product--enteric-coated vs. soft gel; EPA vs. DHA; krill vs. fish body-derived; natural vs. prescription; ethyl ester vs. triglyceride; discount vs. premium. Why do some "authorities" claim fish oil is harmful or worthless? Why you should know your Omega 3:6 Index.

Intelligent Medicine for February 5, 2014
February 5, 2014
Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines our Health and How to Fight Back. Michele Simon, JD, MPH, President of Eat Drink Politics describes how the food industry and agribusiness undermine efforts to reform of our food supply.

Intelligent Medicine for February 4, 2014
February 4, 2014
Did Philip Seymour Hoffman succumb to a new, deadly form of heroin that's claiming lives across the country? Did his celebrity status fuel his addiction? Did indiscriminate prescribing of painkillers kindle his relapse? Addiction specialist Benjamin Levenson of the Origins Recovery Centers weighs in with expert opinion and advice on how to deal holistically with substance abuse problems; he offers a unique perspective on the marijuana legalization debate, and describes “Equine Therapy” for addiction recovery.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1 Part 2
February 3, 2014
Super Bowl face-off: Seahawks meditate, but Broncos come from the healthiest state; football in the crosshairs--is the human body "not designed for it"? team sports participation by kids plummets; natural therapy for concussions; the Breakfast Controversy--hearty, "Lite", or skip altogether? how to eat right for your breakfast type; Lyme Disease can it be sexually transmitted?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1 Part 1

You may be irradiating yourself to death (and how to protect yourself); a natural supplement everyone needs; safeguarading yourself from cruise ship norovirus; mouthwash users risk heart attacks.strokes; olive oil and olive leaf extract for blood pressure, hypertension

Intelligent Medicine for January 29, 2014
January 30, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: The “Moon Diet Plan”; A woman says she is penalized for not getting her annual mammogram; Does a Vitamin D level of 66 threaten to calcify your arteries? Thoughts on marijuana legalization; Does a VitaMix destroy the fiber in blended foods?

Intelligent Medicine for January 28, 2014

Steve Mister, President and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN): Countering some of the recent adverse press coverage on supplements—is the supplement industry “unregulated”? What measures do supplement manufacturers voluntarily undertake to guarantee purity and safety? A new study, available at www.supplementforsmartprevention.org, demonstrates that we could achieve millions of $ savings via public utilization of just a few key supplements!