Chronic Pain

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Poop!
August 25, 2021
I am concerned about THC content in CBD. What are your thoughts?; My family's poop has a very distinctive odor since moving to our new house. Could it be something in the water? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 2
August 23, 2021
Natural Rx for scar prevention; FDA targets hemp products in new attack on supplements; Half of Americans think they’ll never have a pain-free day again; Over-the-counter pregnenolone relieves back pain; CBD and benfotiamine are additional options for pain; Natural treatments for concussion; Apples vs. inflammation; Vegans more prone to osteoporosis—but supplements can help; Diet shown conclusively to prevent cognitive decline; Stool test can predict risk for dementia; Exercise preserves cognitive function in seniors; DHEA vs. osteoporosis; Tart cherries improve long-distance running performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 15, Part 1
May 17, 2021
New Covid guidelines are giving Americans whiplash; Poll reveals deep distrust of shifting public health guidelines; Why 8 Yankees, and Bill Maher, have tested positive for coronavirus despite being vaccinated; Ohio residents are eligible to win a million dollars--if vaccinated; Can the Covid vaccine interfere with mammograms? Relieving back pain; It may be excess sugar, not meat, that's driving the colon cancer epidemic in young people. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: A Holistic Approach to Pain, Part 1
January 5, 2021
Addressing the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction: Dr. Arkady Lipnitsky takes a holistic approach to pain at RebalanceNYC, www.rebalanceNYC.com, a multidisciplinary anti-aging and rejuvenation clinic in midtown Manhattan. Calling steroid shots, perfunctory physical therapy, drugs and surgery mere “bandaid” approaches to pain conditions, Dr. Lipnitsky prefers to analyze the underlying causes of low back, neck, knee, shoulder and hip problems, which he says can usually be traced to maladaptive movement patterns. He believes prolonged sitting is a fundamental contributor to chronic pain that runs counter to our evolutionary blueprint. A pioneer in the use of a variety of modalities including movement analysis, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), extracorporeal shock wave therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells, needling, along with nutritional support, Dr. Lipnitsky individualizes programs to help athletes, performers, and ordinary strivers achieve their goals. The key is to develop a consistent program of beneficial movement and to unlearn counter-productive patterns that prolong the injury cycle. In many cases, joint replacement and back surgery can be avoided with less invasive and more broadly therapeutic techniques. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Holistic Approach to Pain, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Arkady Lipnitsky from RebalanceNYC, www.rebalanceNYC.com, a multidisciplinary anti-aging and rejuvenation clinic in midtown Manhattan. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 2
December 14, 2020
Melatonin is more than just a sleep aid—it may boost memory; How much calcium and vitamin D for seniors? Natural treatments for hand pain; Are there natural alternatives to blood pressure medication? Magnesium is an essential co-factor for vitamin D, and plays an under-appreciated role in immunity; Gum infections hasten metabolic syndrome; Test your heart by timing your stair-climbing; Moms’ intake of fish boosts babies’ cognitive scores. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Cutting-Edge, Organic, Plant-Based Remedies for Pain, Inflammation, Immunity and More, Part 1
October 13, 2020
Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals, details her cutting edge line of innovative and effective nutraceuticals. Elderberry with Zinc and Echinacea for immune support; Black 4 Health Liposome Complex containing high levels of body healing botanicals; Wild Oil of Oregano with powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties; and Turmeric Liposome Complex containing powerful antioxidant properties. She explains how liposomes with nano-technology deliver maximum absorption, discusses the challenges of being a nutraceutical entrepreneur amid the pandemic, the advantages of being a US-based company not dependent on foreign sourcing for ingredients, and her commitment to quality when many companies are cutting corners. We also congratulate her on her Phoenix Business Journal Small Business Award. Click HERE for part 2.

Cutting-Edge, Organic, Plant-Based Remedies for Pain, Inflammation, Immunity and More, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How Healing Works, Part 1
September 24, 2020
A leading advocate for complementary and alternative medicine, Dr. Wayne Jonas, reveals the often-missed components that our current healthcare system overlooks. He wrote, "How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal." He's a military physician and former head of the Office of Alternative Medicine (now the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) and the Samueli Institute, Dr. Jonas believes that natural medicine may hold the answer to the current opioid epidemic. Why does the U.S. spend over twice the dollars per capita of other nations’ healthcare systems, but lags in critical health care benchmarks? Why is Americans’ life expectancy DECLINING for the first time in recorded history? Why should the placebo effect not be dismissed as inconsequential? How can it be harnessed to produce healing? Why is the military pioneering acceptance of natural methods? How does Dr. Jonas counter skeptics who claim research on complementary medicine is a waste of time and money? Dr. Jonas shares his vision of where healthcare in America is headed. He recommends that patients get started now working with their doctors to develop effective, collaborative health programs. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Handwashing
September 9, 2020
Study: Singing "Happy Birthday" while handwashing may spread Covid-19; Alpha-lipoic acid to the rescue for excruciating nerve pain!; How do you treat Interstitial Cystitis nutritionally?; If statin drugs increase arterial calcium scores, will the damage be reversed if discontinued? How long to wait before getting another EBT heart scan? Click HERE for part 2.