The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In: Fatigue and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
October 14, 2022
Fatigue and mitochondrial dysfunction. Plus, a study finds that active early risers are happier and mentally stronger.

The Role Dietary Supplements Can Play in Your Emotional Wellness, Part 1
October 13, 2022
Feeling stressed, tense, under the weather, or blue are perfectly normal and healthy emotional reactions to environmental stressors, but they can take a toll on our overall well-being. Dietary supplements are a safe and affordable way to support emotional wellness. Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, details four compounds that support a healthy response to temporary environmental psychological stress: alpha-capsazepine, ashwagandha, Myo-inositol, and theanine. Each of these used alone or in combination could help you cope with temporary stressful situations and may support healthy sleep quality. Click HERE for part 2.

The Role Dietary Supplements Can Play in Your Emotional Wellness, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Marijuana
October 12, 2022
Joe Biden to pardon marijuana-related offenses; I'm 82-years-old with a cholesterol of 243. My PCP still wants it under 200. How can I educate him?; What is your opinion on childhood vaccines?; A listener's comment on my podcast with Dr. Abramson. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla Part 2: Preventing Facial Wrinkles

I got the results of my Cleerly test and was advised to follow a plant-based, Ornish-type diet. Do you agree?; Which glucosamine do you recommend?; Where can I find out about becoming a patient?; I'm 78 with a 2300 calcium score. Can I be helped with chelation therapy?; What over-the-counter products can help me with preventing facial wrinkles? I already take a lot of supplements; What is your opinion on using Peptides: BPC 157 for joint arthritis? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Clinical Focus: Hemoglobin A1c, what is it, and why does it matter? Part 1
October 11, 2022
HemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) has been touted as one of the most important blood tests you can get. It reveals how well you’re controlling your blood sugar. Some experts recommend that you strive to get your HbA1c as low as possible—5.0 or less. But health authorities recently issued new guidelines arguing for leniency in HbA1c targets. Which is it? How do we reconcile these opposing viewpoints? What does HbA1c actually measure? Why does it offer a “window” into all the cells in your body? Why do doctors sometimes ignore borderline HbA1cs? Why could that be detrimental to patients? What are some of the sources of inaccuracy in HbA1c? What other tests shed light on HbA1c results? Which nutraceutical has been shown to improve HbA1c? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Clinical Focus: Hemoglobin A1c, what is it, and why does it matter? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion on HemoglobinA1c (HbA1c), which has been touted as one of the most important blood tests you can get. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 8, Part 1: Brain Protection
October 10, 2022
For best brain protection start early in life with Omega 3s; Can years-long reliance on acid-blockers lead to stomach cancer? Keto vs. Mediterranean diet for diabetes; Can a positive attitude keep patients from needing appendix surgery? President Biden responds to Dr. Hoffman’s letter about preserving supplement access. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 8, Part 2: Stem Cell Supplements

Why niacin strikes out for heart protection; How baseball nutrition is keeping up with the latest sports science; Are stem cell supplements effective? Calcium bone benefits depend on how early in life you start; Florida surgeon general recommends avoidance of mRNA vaccine for younger men; What’s the common denominator for all Long Covid sufferers? Iron is a two-edged sword when it comes to immunity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Bone Broth
October 7, 2022
The many benefits of bone broth and how to make it at home.