The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

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.

Leyla Weighs In: Overactive Bladder
March 24, 2023
Eating and drinking for a healthy bladder.

ENCORE: Cutting Through the Complexity and Controversy Surrounding Low-Carb and Keto Dieting, Part 1
March 23, 2023
"End Your Carb Confusion" with Amy Berger. Amy is a Masters Degree nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS who endeavors to cut through all the complexity and controversy surrounding low-carb and keto dieting. She shares her personal experience with low-carb dieting. How low do you need to go with carb restriction? Do you need to use keto instrumentation and continuous glucose monitoring? Why do some people stall on the keto diet? How long does it take to “keto-adapt”? How to forestall the dreaded “keto flu”? Can you have too much fat or protein? Is the commercialization of keto products over-the-top? Has social media amplified the Diet Wars, fat-shaming, and virtue-signaling? What if your cholesterol goes up when you go low-carb? What about keto for Alzheimer’s? Berger dispels misconceptions about the long-term harms of going keto. Her videos “Keto without the crazy” are available on YouTube, and she offers master classes on keto dieting at www.TuitNutrition.com. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Cutting Through the Complexity and Controversy Surrounding Low-Carb and Keto Dieting, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Masters Degree nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS Amy Berger, author of "End Your Carb Confusion: A Simple Guide to Customize Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Menopause
March 22, 2023
Medical interventions as we age; Do you recommend evening primrose oil for menopause? Particularly, sleep, anxiety, and skin aging?; The benefits of GLA. Click HERE for part 2.