COVID-19

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 2: Breakthrough Obesity Drugs
March 27, 2023
Can Covid cause hair loss? Breakthrough obesity drugs work—but are pricey and come with side effects; Caller experiences headaches from whey protein; Melatonin improves sleep in autistic children; Probiotics for sleep apnea? Learning piano in late life improves cognition and mood; The toll of Covid lockdowns on elderly brains; Should doctors warn patients about downsides of Medicare Advantage plans? High optimism propels women to longevity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Tinnitus
March 8, 2023
My wife had an ileostomy. Will this prevent her from absorbing nutrients?; Are you familiar with long covid voice problems?; What is the best cure for tinnitus?; Some vitamins on Fullscript are owned by pharmaceuticals. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: A Remarkable Functional Food: Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat, Part 1
February 28, 2023
A conversation with the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, Dr. Jeffrey Bland. His latest innovation is the identification and popularization of a remarkable functional food, Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB). It contains an array of immunorestorative compounds, as well as unique prebiotics supportive of a healthy microbiome. HTB is available as a food ingredient, or as a concentrated supplement, HTB Rejuvenate™️. New findings suggest HTB optimizes immune parameters, counteracts insulin resistance, and improves subjective well-being of experimental subjects. Dr. Bland further weighs in on the ideal diet, the lessons of the pandemic, and why we need a renewed focus on natural antecedents to health even as we move past Covid-19. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Remarkable Functional Food: Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 18, Part 2: Depression May Be a Mitochondrial Problem
February 20, 2023
Boswellia vs. knee osteoarthritis; Depression may be a mitochondrial problem; Reading to infants improves language skills; Pandemic lockdowns set back conditioning of musculoskeletal disease sufferers; Tinnitus from vax—CDC won’t investigate; New pricey running shoes may increase risk of repetitive stress injury; Biden’s physical—what’s missing; Teens mental distress soars—and may even be underestimated; More women with breast cancer can safely forego radiation therapy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 1: The Debate Over Contact Sports
February 13, 2023
Long Covid risk falls only slightly after vax—but new study shows healthy lifestyle confers protection against persistent symptoms; A listener question about newly-diagnosed scleroderma; The debate over contact sports and the risk of brain damage repetitive head injury—a genetic test could reveal which athletes are most vulnerable; A champion triathlete who overcame a challenging medical condition shares her nutrition secrets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Psychedelics
January 26, 2023
It's the third anniversary of covid-19; What's the one food people dislike the most?; A note about the use of psychedelics; Is there a safe amount of daily chocolate?; Short of chelation, is there any way to get the lead and cadmium out of my body? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Eradicating SIBO

I have high cholesterol and my doctor wants me to take a statin!; What do you think of using pycnogenol for long covid?; Would rifaximin help with eradicating SIBO?; How can I lower my very high arachidonic acid levels? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Which is the best form of exercise?
January 4, 2023
Do you think taking Boniva for osteoporosis is a good idea for someone with hiatal hernia?; China's covid lockdowns and their consequences; Is the ingestion of marijuana healthy for our populace?; Why are we seeing such an increase in infertility?; Which is the best form of exercise? Click HERE for part 1.