Aging

Integrative Approaches to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Part 1
September 9, 2015
Lisa Feiner, co-founder and director of the Sharp Again Naturally foundation, discusses integrative approaches to dementia and Alzheimer’s. The mission of Sharp Again Naturally is to educate the public and medical community about reversible causes of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, and advocate for new testing and treatment protocols. While a drug “fix’ for Alzheimer’s remains elusive, despite billions spent on research, lifestyle measures and integrative strategies are increasingly becoming validated. A new study by UCLA researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen yielded 90% success in a small trial involving diet modification, exercise, targeted supplementation, and stress reduction. What might be the key components of an anti-dementia diet? What supplements are plausible for Alzheimer’s reversal? How can coconut oil be employed in an Alzheimer’s reversal program? What role might environmental toxicity play in cognitive decline? How does polypharmacy increase the risk of dementia in the vulnerable elderly? Are hormones a factor? With input from the public and the medical community, Sharp Again Naturally is trying to instigate a profound paradigm shift in our current one-dimensional drug-oriented approach to cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 2.

Integrative Approaches to Dementia and Alzheimer’s, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Lisa Feiner, co-founder and director of the Sharp Again Naturally foundation. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 22, Part 1
August 24, 2015
Why some women are microwaving their armpits (Don’t try this at home!); Cranberry polyphenols vs. heart attack, stroke, colon cancer; Why tomatoes can worsen joint pain; Acupuncture produces lasting blood pressure-lowering effects; When it comes to DCIS breast cancer, surgery, radiation confer no benefits; Ribose helpful, AAKG worthless for athletic performance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 15, Part 2
August 17, 2015
New study highlights another downside of statins; Does testosterone increase heart attack and stroke risk? Diet, supplements, lifestyle interventions successfully REVERSE Alzheimer's; Low-fat vs. low-carb for weight loss, heart protection; Placebos work, even if you know you're getting a placebo; Music aids recovery after surgery. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 2
August 10, 2015
A simple diet hack that can reduce your risk of dying by 14%; A new nutrient for Parkinson's Disease--Inosine; How you sleep may affect your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For July 25, Part 1
July 27, 2015
The great "kale is poisonous" scam goes viral; DNA damage seen from CT scans; Administration kills proposal to curb mercury fillings; Beware of "experts"--they might be overestimate their knowledge; Fake cancer doctor gives new meaning to the term "dirt bag"; Declining sales figures show public is losing confidence in osteoporosis drugs. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 9, 2015
C. diff and Flagyl: What else can help? Uterine polyps and estrogen dominance. Is stevia safe? Natural therapies for menopausal hot flashes. Therapies for arthritis of the hip. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 2
June 22, 2015
Proposed trans-fat ban overdue; Meet the 100 year-old professor who campaigned for 6 decades to get the FDA to take action; New study shows middle age men who consume high levels of trans-fats have impaired memories; Is the trans-fat ban "Nanny-statism"? Commonly used bug sprays and insect repellants cause cognitive damage in kids; Senator Claire McCaskill wants to target anti-Alzheimer's supplements--but they work better than drugs! New Benfotiamine clinical trial will asses its ability to slow dementia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 2, 2015
Why is there vitamin D in rat poison? Supplements for a mother and newborn. Can essential oils like frankensense help my knee and back pain? What supplements should a 65-year-old man take? Concerns about toxins like mercury in fish oil supplements. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 30, Part 2
June 1, 2015
Healthy diet more than doubles prostate cancer survival; 92 year old tackles marathon as oldest contestant ever; 104 year old attributes her longevity to three Dr. Peppers a day; melatonin eases operative anxiety. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.