Cancer

ENCORE: The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer, Part 1
July 4, 2017
Pioneering cancer researcher Dr. Thomas Seyfried argues that we’ve taken a massive wrong turn in cancer exploration by ignoring the true metabolic basis of cancer. Dr. Seyfried cites the work of Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Otto Warburg, who identified the Warburg Effect in the 1930s. Featured in a recent NY Times article entitled “An Old Idea Revived: Starve Cancer to Death,” Dr. Seyfried argues that depriving cancer cells of glucose and glutamine, their prime metabolic fuels, offers a non-toxic way of curbing cancer growth. This can be achieved, in part, via a ketogenic diet, in conjunction with certain blocking drugs. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) provides an ideal accompaniment to the diet. What precisely does a true ketogenic diet consist of (Hint: It’s not Atkins!)? How can patients following the diet monitor whether they are achieving true ketosis? What role does the Charlie Foundation (CharlieFoundation.org) play in supporting patients following ketogenic diets? What new research is Dr. Seyfried pursuing? Why has the Cancer Establishment been slow in accepting this paradigm? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The True Metabolic Basis of Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, pioneering cancer researcher, who argues that we've taken a massive wrong turn in cancer exploration. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2
June 20, 2017
Do mammograms really save lives? Too much exercise can cause “Leaky Gut Syndrome” and other ills; Is soy safe for breast cancer survivors? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 3, Part 1
June 5, 2017
Olive oil may prevent brain cancer; An Arizona man got a bug bite and now feels achy--could it be Lyme? European Union calls out pesticide hazards--urges more organic produce; Arthroscopic knee surgery no better than sham procedures; High-fiber diet combats knee osteoarthritis; A 31-year-old man got a tattoo--and 3 weeks later he was dead. My doctor says take aspirin, but ditch the fish oil--what to do? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 3, Part 2

Replacing saturated fat with vegetable oil lowers cholesterol--but has no impact on death risk; Huge UK study comparing vegetarians to meat eaters shows no difference in survival; If I got cancer, does that mean my 17-year-old daughter is more susceptible? Hyaluronic acid supplements--do they help knee pain? Health benefits of aerobic vs. resistance training; Supplement of the Week: Bergamot; Resveratrol helps seniors build muscle. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 27, Part 1
May 29, 2017
Excess supplemental calcium alone doubles stroke risk, but not WITH vitamin D; Chocolate may protect against atrial fibrillation; Zinc lozenges shorten cold duration; Does vitamin D deplete magnesium? Supplements, diet for Type 2 diabetes; Woman sues maker of “Sport Beans” claiming they were laced with sugar; World’s leading diabetes drug—Metformin--works by modifying intestinal bacteria; “Light” cigarettes up risk of type of lung cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 10, 2017
Statin use causes low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. I’m taking a statin and Brilinta since my angioplasty, can I also take turmeric? Is nicotinamide effective for the prevention of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas as described in the New England Journal of Medicine? What supplements can I take to get rid of sugar cravings? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

There’s a study that claims a glass of red wine is equivalent to an hour at the gym, is this just "clickbait"? My lower lip sometimes becomes red and my dermatologist suggests desonide cream, is there something more natural I can take?Are microwaves dangerous, can they cause cancer? What is the optimal level for fasting blood glucose and one and two hours after eating? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 29, Part 2
May 1, 2017
Unpublished Nixon-era records show subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats fails to reduce heart risk; Elevated PSA--to biopsy or not to biopsy? Supplements to take during brain aneurysm repair; Can you take your supplements with a green tea chaser? Regular exercise can reduce risk of heart problems even if you're still overweight; Telomere testing and telomere supplements--a good idea? If you have a heart attack or stroke, DHA from fish oil can limit the damage. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 18, Part 1
March 20, 2017
Stem cell therapy for blindness: Promise or peril? Are "leptin-blocker" supplements effective for weight loss? 'Harmless' painkillers up risk of cardiac arrest; A patient with blood sugar 1000 and kidney failure; Parents demand antibiotics from pediatricians, overestimate benefits, underestimate risks; Soy safe for women with breast cancer, may protect some from recurrence. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.