Cancer

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 2

Probiotics curb women’s bone loss; When knee pain is accompanied by a high C-reactive protein; Is there a difference between generic l-thyroxine and brand Synthroid? Silicone breast implants hike risk of Sjogren’s, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, melanoma, stillbirth; Junk food consumers more likely to get cancer (DUH!); Processed meat consumption—but not meat per se—increases breast cancer incidence; Fish consumption by pregnant moms boosts babies’ brain development, vision; Limiting screen time improves kids’ brain function; Violent video games conclusively linked to aggressive behavior. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 29, Part 2
October 1, 2018
A caller claims his blood pressure meds make his tinnitus worse; Even mild physical activity rapidly boosts memory; Vitamin D deficiency associated with shrinkage of brain’s memory center; Dairy—even high-fat versions—lowers risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality; Skin cancer treatment and prevention options; New study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of fruits and vegetables; Walnuts slash cardio risk, don’t cause weight gain; Heavy metal toxicity—with aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—implicated in autism; Time-restricted feeding (TRF) can override unhealthy circadian rhythm disruption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 26, 2018
Exciting information on TruNiagen -- nicotinamide riboside: Now available on Fullscript. Click HERE for more info and to purchase. "You mentioned that cancer can feed on glutamine. Does this also apply to GABA and theanine?" "What do you think of Chondrosulf?" "Is plant-based calcium as good as calcium citrate or calcium malate?" Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 1
September 13, 2018
Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery, Drugs, or Radiation, a film by Peter Starr, himself a 12-year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. In his film, 56 doctors share the truth about natural healing and prostate cancer to help avoid impotence, incontinence, and most importantly, return of the cancer. What are the pitfalls of PSA screening and biopsies? What part does detoxification play in optimizing recovery? What diet works best for prostate cancer? Is exercise important? What about the role of stress? Can men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer safely take testosterone? What are the downsides of hormonal treatment with Casodex and Lupron? By what means can men using natural approaches be monitored for signs of recurrence? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Peter Starr, a 12 year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 5, 2018
Can intestinal inflammation be the cause of chronic diarrhea? "Would your bone health protocol benefit someone with a tibia fracture and bone cancer?" Would a B12 shot help sciatica? Turmeric with black pepper for arthritis? "My sister with Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's feels sick when she stops taking antibiotics, why is that?" Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 1
September 3, 2018
Listeners respond to my “24 Ways to Transform Our Healthcare System”; Oncologists to study keto diet as way of augmenting chemo efficacy for cancer; Vitamin D may help alleviate overactive bladder; Brain stimulation to reduce aggressive behavior (shades of Clockwork Orange?); New Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough—or another flash in the pan? A caller wonders if a recent tick bite could be the cause of a new allergy to meat products; Are any supplements helpful for diverticulosis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 2

Can NT Factor restore energy in a cancer patient suffering from post-chemo fatigue? Natural therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Why sticking with the same doctor might extend your life; Study reveals that bacteria and fungi frequently congregate on surfaces of implantable body parts; High glycemic index diet accelerates osteoporosis; What to do when a routine ultrasound reveals something unexpected; New blood test offers early prediction of autism; Air pollution hikes global risk for diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 29, 2018
Retraction needed! People die faster using complementary medicine for cancer; "My WBC count has been trending downwards but vitamin C has helped to boost it back up again. Is there anything else I can take to increase my neutrophil count?" "What is your take on CBD oil?" "20 years ago, the Specific Carbohydrate diet cured my ulcerative colitis, and now the Whole 30 diet has reduced my weight and joint pain--thank you!" Click HERE for part 2.