The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Modern Medicine
August 17, 2022
Is modern medicine overrated?; I have osteopenia and shattered my tibia requiring a plate and screws. Am I good candidate for strontium?; About contrast dyes for MRI: Is it more likely to DIE from the DYE or to DIE from a misdiagnosis because we refused the DYE? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Coronary Plaque

What do you think of The Kaufmann Protocol by Dr. Sandra Kaufmann?; I take Kyolic and MK7 due to having coronary plaque but won't that destabilize the plaque and cause a coronary event?; Is biotin safe to take daily? I've read that there's little evidence to support hair regrowth. Your thoughts?; Lately I've noticed that my sense of taste is virtually nonexistent. Could this be from the recent dental work I had? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Medical Errors and How to Minimize Them, Part 1
August 16, 2022
Dr. Danielle Ofri, author of "When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error," discusses how mistakes occur—and what steps are being taken to minimize them. Medical errors were once estimated to account for nearly 100,000 deaths per year, the third leading cause of death, tantamount to the toll of a fully-loaded jumbo jet crashing every single day. But is it really that clear cut? Can checklists minimize mistakes? How might elaborate “failsafe” electronic medical records actually contribute to the stress and overwork that leads health professionals to err? Can artificial intelligence systems come to the rescue? Why our current malpractice system is an inefficient deterrent. Dr. Ofri is also author of a just-released article in the New Yorker entitled “A Bellevue Doctor’s Pandemic Diary." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Medical Errors and How to Minimize Them, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Danielle Ofri, author of "When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 1
August 15, 2022
Covid confusion: masks, mandates, boosters, and Chinese lockdowns; Questions arise over new Covid antiviral; The mental health toll of zero-Covid; Bad medicine: Covid test fraud and unnecessary spinal surgeries; Iron pills aren’t always a panacea for anemia. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 13, Part 2

Neonicotinoids as bug killers—safe? Study reveals anti-depressants offer no quality of life benefits; Your intestinal bugs may dictate your cravings; Air pollution a risk factor for severe Covid; Plastic liners, bags can release nanoparticles into heated food and beverages; Is a kidney stone the cause of a caller’s pain? Can shingles vaccines prompt shingles? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Four Benefits of Polyphenols
August 12, 2022
Polyphenols -- health benefits and where to find them.

ENCORE: A 5-Step Process for Dealing with Mold Toxicity, Part 1
August 11, 2022
Mold-related illness with Dr. Jill Crista, author of "Break the Mold: 5 Tools To Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health." Dr. Crista explains why mold problems can cause a wide array of symptoms that are far more pervasive than conventional medicine’s limited recognition of “mold allergy”. In addition to asthma and sinusitis, mold-related illness may cause brain fog, autoimmunity, GI problems, and chronic fatigue; mycotoxins from mold can attack any organ system, but the brain is particularly susceptible. What symptoms would make you suspect mold-related illness? Are there tests that can clinch the diagnosis? Dr. Crista describes a 5-step process for dealing with mold toxicity. Care must be taken not to induce “die-off” which can make the patient sicker. Does diet matter? What supplements facilitate recovery? How do you determine if mold is present in your home or workplace, and what steps can be taken to remediate? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A 5-Step Process for Dealing with Mold Toxicity, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jill Crista, author of "Break the Mold: 5 Tools To Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Oatmeal
August 10, 2022
Paleo diet may increase risk of cardiovascular disease?; With its relatively low glycemic index and its nutritional value, oatmeal should not be a concern for prediabetics or diabetics. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.