Cancer

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 6, 2015
Any help for stage III melanoma? If I were your patient, how would you treat my high blood pressure? Any nutritional treatments for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip after a femoral neck fracture? Is creatine safe? Any alternative treatments for ocular rosacea? Do I really need a tetanus shot every 10 years? Click HERE for part 1.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For July 25, Part 2

Integrative cancer community mourns the untimely passing of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez; U.S. House passes the "DARK" act to prohibit labeling of GMOs; Even one sugary drink per day can up your risk of metabolic syndrome--even if you're normal weight! Beet juice may lengthen your workouts. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Natural Treatments of Prostate Cancer, Part 1
July 21, 2015
Prostate cancer offers a proving ground for the proposition that diet, lifestyle, and supplements can not only prevent cancer, but can influence its progression once it’s diagnosed. Strong evidence is accumulating for the benefits of healthy diet, stress reduction, and exercise for boosting prostate cancer survival. What are the best foods to eat? How much exercise is optimal? Does stress impact prostate cancer prognosis? Does more sex ward off prostate cancer? What are the Top 20 supplements for prostate cancer? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Natural Treatments of Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his talk about prostate cancer prevention and treatment. Click HERE for part 1.

Alternative Cancer Therapies, Part 1
July 7, 2015
Dr. Dwight McKee spent over 10 years studying alternative cancer therapies before obtaining his board certification in Hematology/Oncology. This enabled him to better integrate natural approaches to cancer with conventional therapies in his subsequent career as a cancer specialist. Why do mainstream oncologists discourage patients from taking vitamins and supplements? Do they interfere with chemotherapy and radiation? Or can they be used to augment their effectiveness and protect patients from their harmful side effects? In his upcoming book, “After Cancer Care,” Dr. McKee enumerates the benefits of diet, exercise, stress management, and targeted nutraceuticals. What are some of the top supplements that should be in the arsenal of every recovering cancer patient? Click HERE for part 2.

Alternative Cancer Therapies, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Dwight McKee about integrating natural approaches to cancer with conventional therapies. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 4, Part 1
July 5, 2015
When your "Good" dietary choices turn out to be bad for you; Woman's tattoos mistaken for cancer on imaging test; B vitamin proposed as MS treatment; Statin drugs don't protect against cancer--they may promote it; Med students learn cooking skills to enhance their therapeutic repertoires. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 4, Part 2

Huge new study finds NO relationship between dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular disease; Vigorous exercise promotes longevity in middle-aged and seniors; What's your fitness age (Hint: mine is 27!); 20 supplements that men with prostate cancer need to know about; Bergamot--a safe, effective cholesterol-lowering agent. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 2, 2015
Red meat causes cancer….again? How can I take care of my prostate and still ride my bike? Is storage of placenta and blood actually useful? Can the measles virus treat cancer? Click HERE for part 2.