The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Therapy
August 26, 2022
Study: Statin therapy is not warranted for a person with high LDL cholesterol on a low carbohydrate diet - Part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cortisol Levels
August 24, 2022
Iceland trip highlights; Is Sunflower lecithin better to take than soy lecithin? What if it's non-GMO?; How do I check my cortisol levels and what supplements help support adrenals?; Should I get the booster vaccines? What do you think of the nanotechnology?; What impact does erythritol have on uric acid?; Do I still need to take prometrium with estradiol when I don't have a uterus? Why or why not? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Afib & Low Carb Diets

More highlights from Iceland; My husband had a coronary bypass operation. Does this disqualify him from the new Cleerly test?; Can I safely remove the apparatus from a tibia/fibula fracture I had ten years ago?; Study: Is atrial fibrillation tied to low carb/keto diets?; How do I attempt to help someone without appearing judgmental or offensive? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Ways to Minimize Viral Transmission in Your Home, Part 1
August 23, 2022
You get regular medical checkups—shouldn’t your home deserve a thorough evaluation for disease hazards? Indoor air quality has become especially crucial in light of the pandemic. We’re spending more time in our homes, and we’re looking for ways to minimize transmission of the virus. America’s Healthy Home Expert Caroline Blazovsky describes what conditions are conducive to viral transmission, and how mitigation strategies can minimize risk. Is humidity a factor? What about UV light? What simple fixes can homeowners and businesses implement? How to determine if your environment is prone to mold or chemical toxic burden; Are air purifiers part of the solution, and what to look for in a home unit? Are we releasing too many toxic chemicals into our dwellings via over-exuberant use of disinfectants? What’s the surprising link between airborne particulates and Alzheimer’s? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Ways to Minimize Viral Transmission in Your Home, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with America’s Healthy Home Expert, Caroline Blazovsky. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 1: Mediterranean Diet for Depression
August 22, 2022
Covid fatigue sets in: Even Pfizer’s vaccine developer comes down with it, people aren’t testing anymore, vaccine uptake for toddlers is less than 5%; Most Omicron patients don’t even know they’re sick; CDC admits “mistakes” but asks for more funding to guarantee compliance with future lockdowns and vaccine mandates; Mediterranean diet for depression; Solutions for bloating; Pre-op advice before shoulder surgery; Dietary nitrates for brain, heart, blood pressure, athletic endurance, sexual performance; Viagra may be repurposed as Alzheimer’s drug. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 20, Part 2: Toxic Toilet Tissue

Assuaging a caller’s concerns over effects of dietary nitrate supplements on tooth enamel; Erasing keloid scars; Titanium dioxide in supplements; Toxic toilet tissue; A rare case of non-sexual transmission of Monkeypox; DHA improves focus in teens; Sulforaphane yields cognitive benefits for seniors; 75-year-old vaccine shields diabetics from Covid; Echinacea declined in popularity during pandemic—but evinces significant protection vs. SARS-Cov2. Food stamps (aka SNAP) found to foster junk food consumption, obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Stress Hormones
August 19, 2022
Lifestyle changes for shifting stress hormone levels.

ENCORE: Long-Term Relief of Gas, Bloating, Pain, Diarrhea and Constipation, Part 1
August 18, 2022
Special focus on SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) with Functional Medicine doctor Loren Marks. What is SIBO, and why is it estimated to afflict more than 10% of the world’s population? How does the breath test help diagnose SIBO? Why simply dosing patients with Xifaxin often doesn’t provide long-term relief of gas, bloating, pain, diarrhea, and constipation; What natural botanicals prove most helpful for SIBO? Are probiotics bad for SIBO sufferers? Can SIBO cause non-GI symptoms like fatigue, body aches, or brain fog? What role for the low FODMAP diet to alleviate symptoms? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Long-Term Relief of Gas, Bloating, Pain, Diarrhea and Constipation, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Functional Medicine doctor Loren Marks. Click HERE for part 1.