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Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 4, Part 1: Heart Murmurs
February 6, 2023
The verdict is in on masking—what the largest review to date has to say; Some may mask for reasons other than virus protection; Why do people get heart murmurs? Antidepressants may speed progression of mitral valve disease; SSRIs and antibiotic resistance; Should supplements be taken with food? The science behind Plus CBD Relief for pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 31, Part 1: Menopause Woes
January 2, 2023
They kept saying multivitamins were a waste of money—until this study revealed they slow cognitive decline by 60%! Congress bid to restrict supplement access appears stalled; CBD shows promise for reducing menopause woes; Periodontal disease care lessens severity of heart attacks; Natural support for gum disease; CoQ10 scores against fatigue; Omega 3 with antioxidant co-factors slows Alzheimer’s progression; Vitamin D—how much is too much? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep Gummies
November 23, 2022
I'm 79-years-old and I bruise easily. Is it due to the supplements I'm taking?; What are your thoughts on surgery for a labral tear in the hip?; Can my 93-year-old mother safely take a PlusCBD Calm gummy?; Should my mother continue taking Ostinol after so many years?; Is it possible to "exercise off" the sweet food I eat?; I'm 60 years old. Should I ask my doctor for a Hemoglobin A1c test on my next physical?; Can one become dependent on sleep gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 19, Part 1: B Vitamins vs. Covid
November 21, 2022
Adderal shortage leaves ADHD sufferers high and dry as over-diagnoses stoked by social media, lax e-prescribing; Are online pharmaceutical drugs damaged by temperature extremes in mail transit? A case of unexplained dizziness and shortness of breath; B vitamins vs. Covid; CBD for sleep and stress support. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 12, Part 2: Autoimmune Diseases and the Microbiome
November 14, 2022
Autoimmune diseases and the microbiome; Fiber may worsen, carnivore diet may help rheumatoid arthritis; The unintended consequences of frequent Covid testing; Bivalent vaccines offer scant advantage over older shots; CBD offers sleep, anxiety benefits; Obesity worsens among military personnel, undermining national security. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Stress and Sleep Support During the Holidays, Part 1
November 10, 2022
The holiday season can be hectic. In times like these, getting the rejuvenating rest and relaxation we need can be hard. Stuart Tomc, VP Science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, introduces the PlusCBD Holiday Survival Kit. It promotes healthy sleep patterns and reduces tension and stress around the holiday craziness. It includes CBD Calm Gummies, formulated with clinically researched ingredients like L-Theanine for a Zen-like calm and 5-HTP for a positive mood and mental well-being. It also includes PlusCBD Sleep Gummies, which are doctor formulated with clinically researched ingredients like melatonin to promote proper wake/sleep cycles, magnolia bark to soothe nerves and encourage relaxation, and lemon balm to help calm you before bed. Go more in-depth with these resources: Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series, Oral Administration of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Restores Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in a Mouse Model of Depression, Protective Role of Melatonin Against Postmenopausal Bone Loss via Enhancement of Citrate Secretion From Osteoblasts, Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”?: A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements, and The anxiolytic effect of cannabidiol depends on the nature of the trauma when patients with post-traumatic stress disorder recall their trigger event. Click HERE for part 2.

Stress and Sleep Support During the Holidays, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP Science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 22, Part 2: Is cancer just a fungal infection?
October 24, 2022
Is exercise an antidote to anxiety? Is cancer just a fungal infection? Spermidine, CBD for Long Covid? Five hours or less of sleep per night dramatically hikes risk of disease, death; The 7-day magnesium cure for depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 17, Part 1: Back Pain
October 17, 2022
Half million person study highlights vitamin D’s protective effects; Natural options for back pain; MLB takes on CBD sponsorship, highlighting greater acceptance; Anxiety/depression rates soar, promoting call for routine screening at doctors’ visits; Health risks of widespread adoption of vaping by young; How cocoa flavanols promote athletic performance and confer other health benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Science and Benefits of Hemp Derived Cannabinoids, Part 1
September 15, 2022
CBD (cannabidiol) is getting a lot of buzz lately as a hot new nutraceutical. Carl Germano, author of "The Road to Ananda", offers a comprehensive discussion of the science behind hemp-derived cannabinoids’ benefits for a multitude of conditions: pain, anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, neurological conditions, eye problems, GI disorders, osteoporosis, and even cancer. “Ananda” is the Ancient Sanskrit word for “bliss”—Is there a “stoner” effect? Why has hemp’s legal status changed lately? How does the endocannabioid system work to influence mood, inflammation, immunity, intestinal integrity, sleep, and athletic recovery? What’s the rationale for broad-spectrum vs. CBD-only products? Why are hemp products poised to take the supplement marketplace by storm? Click HERE for part 2.