The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 1, Part 2: Keto Matzoh Balls?
April 3, 2023
Keto matzoh balls for Passover? The final verdict on the health impact of alcohol; Is a vitamin D of 81 too high? Can episodes of high blood pressure be linked to GERD? Vitamin D vs. diabetes; Magnesium vs. cognitive decline; Blueberry polyphenols for vascular health; Curcumin vs. atherosclerosis; Can you catch a UTI from contaminated meat? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Migraines
March 31, 2023
Still having migraines despite avoiding food triggers? Histamine may be the culprit.

ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 1
March 30, 2023
"Harnessing the Nine Pillars of Aging." Anti-aging researcher Greg Macpherson challenges us to embrace aging in his new book which details the current scientific theories that explain how we age. He envisions progress which will enable individuals to attain 3-digit longevity. The conundrum is how to extend lifespan without end-of-life disease and debilitation; it’s called optimizing healthspan. To that end, we need to employ nutritional strategies, exercise, and the selective use of senolytics—natural and pharmaceutical anti-aging agents. What role for metformin? Rapamycin? Fisetin? EGCG? 2-Hoba from Himalayan buckwheat? Resveratrol? Pterostilbene? Nicotinamide riboside? Astragalus? How do caloric restriction and time-restricted feeding support autophagy, the body’s cleanup process that gets rid of senescent cells? How to reinvigorate your stem cells. Is growth hormone really an anti-aging elixir? What about antioxidants? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with anti-aging researcher Greg Macpherson, author of "Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: To Live Your Healthiest Life." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Save Our Supplements!
March 29, 2023
Vacation highlights from St. Martin; Eat cereal for a good night's sleep?; Lunchables for school lunch programs?; "Save our Supplements" reinstated; What is your recommended olive oil brand? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lithium for brain health?

What do you think of fulvic acid? Is it effective for treating a leaky gut?; What are your thoughts on taking lithium for brain health?; My daughter has bunions and is experiencing "broken" bones in her feet; I take a vegetable smoothie every day. Is the fiber as beneficial as eating and chewing the vegetables?; What do you think of micronutrient testing?; What supplements should I take for worsening osteoporosis? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How to Break the Anxiety Habit, Part 1
March 28, 2023
Dr. Chloe Carmichael discusses her new book, "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety." She describes how high-functioning individuals often use anxiety to drive them to success. But excess perfectionism and worry ultimately take their toll, and rumination saps productivity and undermines relationships. She provides practical advice on how to harness nervous energy. Her experience as a yoga instructor informs her advice to readers to cultivate mindfulness. Dr. Chloe’s book offers practical advice on how to break the anxiety habit. It turns out that stress, if properly channeled, may actually be beneficial. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Break the Anxiety Habit, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 1: Damar Hamlin
March 27, 2023
Stricken Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin—could supplements have played a role in his recovery strategy? What obstacles might he encounter in his rehabilitation—and could his near-death experience ultimately have a POSITIVE effect on him? Was his cardiac arrest related to the vaccine? When gum pain may not be a symptom of a dental problem; New Alzheimer drug nears approval—boon or bane? Promising nasal Covid vaccine fails crucial test. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 2: Breakthrough Obesity Drugs

Can Covid cause hair loss? Breakthrough obesity drugs work—but are pricey and come with side effects; Caller experiences headaches from whey protein; Melatonin improves sleep in autistic children; Probiotics for sleep apnea? Learning piano in late life improves cognition and mood; The toll of Covid lockdowns on elderly brains; Should doctors warn patients about downsides of Medicare Advantage plans? High optimism propels women to longevity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.