Brain Health

A Promising Neuro-Protective Nutraceutical, Part 2
June 30, 2016
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology and Drug Discovery at Tufts University School of Medicine. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE PRESENTATION: Brain Self-Repair and Regeneration
June 16, 2016
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Brant Cortright, author of "The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life," rejects the myth that the brain is inevitably programmed to progressively decline; instead, he cites new scientific studies that suggest the brain is capable of self-repair and regeneration (neurogenesis). Sleep, physical exercise, nutrition, stress, social interaction and mental challenges are all factors that influence the rate of neurogenesis. Dr. Cortright offers practical suggestions on diet, supplements, Mindfulness Meditation and exercise that can optimize brain repair. He cites specific scientific studies that demonstrate that lifestyle changes can slow and even reverse cognitive decline.

Leyla Weighs In: B12 Deficiency and Brain Aging
June 3, 2016
B12 deficiency and brain aging; its relationship to high homocysteine levels and why you should have yours checked. Vinegar can help blunt blood sugar response to a high carbohydrate meal; when and how much is safe?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 21, 2016
Do you recommend prevagen for brain sharpness and short term memory? Since wild green oat extract acts like an MAO inhibitor, are there certain foods I should avoid? Does milk thistle interact with Coumadin, should I take it on an empty or full stomach? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 1
March 19, 2016
A medical student regrets his decision to become a doctor; U.S. loses the equivalent of one medical school class each year to physician suicide; FTC slaps Lumosity with two million dollar fine over exaggerated brain-sharpening claims; the truth about mid-life mind stimulation on risk of Alzheimer's Disease; Chronic prostatitis--it's the microbiome! Glucosamine/chondroitin matches popular prescription NSAID drug for knee pain; Hyaluronic acid injections no more effective than placebo for knee osteoarthritis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 6, Part 2
February 8, 2016
A nutritional protocol for Barrett's esophagus; It's time to do away with the BMI as a measure of fitness; Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract shown to reverse heart artery blockage; What the current Zika virus outbreak may mean for you; Is the Flint incident of lead contamination just the tip of the iceberg of a nation-wide epidemic? Could the behavior of mad King Henry VIII be the result of a traumatic brain injury? And, speaking of head injuries, could DHA from fish oil protect football players from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 1
December 3, 2015
Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution," is a pediatric neurologist and assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is a classically-trained neuroscientist with a naturopath’s passion for applying natural solutions to neuro-developmental problems of children. Her Body Brain Resilience Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts is pioneering biomedical treatment and research for autism spectrum disorder. Why are current models for research into autism inadequate? What roles do environmental pollution, poor diet and genetic susceptibility play in autism? Can pre-conceptual planning head off neuro-developmental disorders? What role does the microbiome play in childhood cognitive problems? With sophisticated brain-imaging techniques at her disposal, Dr. Herbert plans research into causes and cures. Her Documenting Hope Film Project will attempt to illustrate the potential of natural interventions to reverse childhood illnesses—not just autism but also diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and obesity. Click HERE for part 2.

Natural Solutions to Neuro-Developmental Problems, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martha Herbert, author of "The Autism Revolution." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 2
October 26, 2015
Niacinamide prevents skin cancer; Lifting weight twice a week may aid brain; Mediterranean Diet slows cognitive decline; The “Peanut Patch” reverses life-threatening peanut allergies; More people than ever want to be doctors. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 3, Part 2
October 5, 2015
Natural ways to cope with fall allergies; Football hazards; Natural therapies for concussion, traumatic brain injury; New chelation study underway; Does egg consumption increase heart risks? New test identifies women who don't need chemo for breast cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.