Aging

Leyla Weighs In
January 6, 2017
Today, Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "Do you agree that antioxidants play an important role in prolonging life or assisting the aging process, or elsewhere? Which antioxidants are best?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 17, Part 2
December 19, 2016
When it comes to heart disease, does your DNA seal your fate? Or can healthy lifestyle overcome genetic predisposition? Can exercise alter the expression of fat genes? What to do for SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)? When doctors disagree about a diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease; Runners' brains may be more connected; Leucine supplementation helps prevent muscle wasting in the elderly; Inadequate fluid intake is common among obese. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 3, Part 1
December 4, 2016
Parkinson's Disease and macular degeneration may start in the gut; 60 Minutes devotes almost an entire program to "advances" in Alzheimer's research, meanwhile another epic-fail for BigPharma as multimillion dollar Alzheimer's candidate drugs crash & burn; Lutein and zeaxanthin improve brain function; Thanks for the memories--sex boosts memory in women; Is red yeast rice OK for lowering cholesterol? What to do to avert dialysis? Fruits and vegetables preserve kidney function in hypertensive African-Americans. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 3, Part 2

I took an internet quiz and it told me I needed to go on statins--what's up with that? Irony alert: Big Mac inventor dies at 98 and world's oldest woman at 117 eats eggs and eschews fruits and vegetables; Could Candida prompt a vaccine reaction? What's the difference between Azulfidine and Lialda for ulcerative colitis? Go outside and play--it's good for your eyes; ketogenic diet for pain control; Scurvy, once thought to be an ancient disease, makes a comeback; Exercise may keep your brain from shrinking--but not if you use anabolic steroids. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 1
November 21, 2016
Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer's Disease, support vision in wet macular degeneration; A caller complains her thyroid medications aren't working; What is "Moducare" and how best to take it? Iron deficiency can lead to false hemoglobin A1c results; More states legalize recreational marijuana amid new evidence of heart harms; Siri--do I have heart disease? Candida a key factor in Crohn's Disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 2

NY Times gets election wrong, betrays readers with second epic fail on supplements; Pushback against vitamin D naysayers; E-cigarettes deliver respiratory problems; Will fish oil interfere with my blood thinner for atrial fibrillation? Popular heartburn medications raise risk for stroke; "Vampire" rejuvenation therapy taps blood transfusions from 18-year-olds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 1
November 1, 2016
Dr. Ajay Goel describes his research on curcumin. His book, “Curcumin: Nature’s Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases” examines the role of this versatile nutraceutical, not just in cancer prevention and treatment, but for depression, Alzheimer’s and dementia, arthritis and joint pain, diabetes and obesity, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. What advantages does curcumin offer over conventional cancer drugs via its multiple modes of action against tumor cells? Is it compatible with chemotherapy? Why does curcumin seem work in a multiplicity of conditions? How do new forms of curcumin overcome limitations to its bio-availability? Are there any contraindications to its use? Is there a growing acceptance of curcumin among conventional doctors? Click HERE for part 2.

Nature’s Answer to Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ajay Goel, author of "Curcumin: Nature's Answer to Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 29, Part 2
October 31, 2016
Omega 3 supplements help the brain's glymphatic system, protect against neurotoxicity; What to do about foul flatus? Diet for gout; Is there sugar in coconut kefir? What to do about dizziness; Despite negative press, supplement use remains stable among U.S. consumers; Resveratrol lowers testosterone in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) more than birth control pills, metformin; Concern that radiation from too many CT scans can lead to Alzheimer's. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 8, Part 2
October 9, 2016
What are the limits of human longevity? A listener asks "What supplements can I take to promote exercise recovery?" Women who take birth control pills are more likely to be depressed, require more anti-depressants; Vitamin D during pregnancy reduces likelihood of ADHD in offspring; Controversial Qback Colin Kaepernick goes vegan; Caffeine wards off dementia in women. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.