The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gluten Sensitivity
February 15, 2023
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity - is that a thing? What about those pills that claim to help you digest gluten?; What do you recommend for my brother with diabetic neuropathy?; What approaches do you suggest for my friend who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis?; Is stevia a plant or an artificial sweetener? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is the night shift carcinogenic?

I hear that strontium citrate does not improve bone. It supposedly merely falsely raises DEXA scan numbers. What say you?; I'm struggling with gout for 24 years. Any supplement recommendations? I'm already on a low purine diet; My sister has to work the night shift. Isn't that carcinogenic? Any general health practices you would recommend for her? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Customizing Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health, Part 1
February 14, 2023
Dr. Eric Westman is a leading proponent of the low-carb diet paradigm, and co-author of "End Your Carb Confusion: A Simple Guide to Customize Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health." He relates how he was a young physician at Duke University Medical Center—renowned for the ultra low-fat Rice Diet Program—when he first heard about the Atkins Diet and began a fruitful decades-long collaboration with the Atkins Foundation. He’s developer of the Adapt Your Life Academy Keto Made Simple Master Class. His research has validated the safety and effectiveness of the low-carb diet. Why has prevailing nutrition science disparaged low-carb and keto diets? How strictly must you adhere to low-carb to reap its benefits? Is criticism warranted that, while it may produce weight loss in the short term, it may be harmful in the long-run? What about all those “keto” products out there? Is it necessary to use sophisticated gadgets to gauge whether you’re in ketosis? Should transient rises in LDL cholesterol dissuade people from adhering to a low-carb diet? Can you implement a low-carb diet if you don’t eat meat? Are low-calorie sweeteners allowed? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Customizing Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Eric Westman, co-author of End Your Carb Confusion: "A Simple Guide to Customize Your Carb Intake for Optimal Health." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 1: The Debate Over Contact Sports
February 13, 2023
Long Covid risk falls only slightly after vax—but new study shows healthy lifestyle confers protection against persistent symptoms; A listener question about newly-diagnosed scleroderma; The debate over contact sports and the risk of brain damage repetitive head injury—a genetic test could reveal which athletes are most vulnerable; A champion triathlete who overcame a challenging medical condition shares her nutrition secrets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 2: The Real Nursing Home Scandal

“De-prescribing”—is it time to take a stand against unnecessary polypharmacy? Lion’s mane mushrooms support memory by enhancing nerve growth; A caller with asthma complains of susceptibility to viruses—is her immune system at fault? The real nursing home scandal—many facilities fail to prioritize vitamin D supplementation; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for cancer; Bariatric surgery may fend off obesity-related diseases—but young patients found to have increased risk of suicide; Exposure to plastic ingredient phthalate heightens diabetes risk; A novel herbal combination shows promise against ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; Screen time increases adolescents’ body mass index—even exercise does little to counteract weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Exercise Suggestions
February 10, 2023
Offset sedentary lifestyle with microbreaks. Plus, functional exercise suggestions.

Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 1
February 9, 2023
Dr. Rudrani Banik, one of America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologists, discusses her new book: "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." She recounts her personal transformation via a healing journey that led her to conquer her own migraines by embracing diet and supplementation, and prompted her to study Functional Medicine. Dr. Banik explains that different parts of the visual apparatus require different nutrients; there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all eye formula. Her book focuses on food sources of key vitamins and minerals. We discuss why it’s important for kids to spend time outdoors to prevent near-sightedness; excessive screen time is also causing a host of problems among adults. Dr. Banik previews her upcoming book that will address macular degeneration. Are there new breakthroughs on the horizon for curing vision problems? Click HERE for part 2.

Foods That Support Healthy Vision, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, author of "The Beyond Carrots Cookbook: A complete recipe guide for healthy vision and the prevention of eye disease." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Bone Health Protocols
February 8, 2023
Chat GPT's response to "what are the benefits of an omnivorous lifestyle?"; Bone health protocols on Dr. Hoffman's website; I left my cardiologist's office without a prescription for high blood pressure. Should I be concerned?; How should I take my testosterone injection? I'm concerned about hitting a nerve or vein. Click HERE for part 2.