Exercise

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The CrossFit revolution with J.C. Herz, Part 2
June 13, 2014
Dr. H continues his conversation with J.C. Herz, exploring the roots and benefits of the CrossFit revolution.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The CrossFit revolution with J.C. Herz, Part 1

Dr. H is joined by J.C. Herz to explore the roots of the CrossFit revolution in her new book “Learning to Breathe Fire:” What is CrossFit, and why is it taking Millennials and Gen-Xers by storm? How is it fundamentally different from traditional exercise programs? What’s the science behind CrossFit? What makes CrossFit more “Paleo” than other forms of exercise? What about the risk of injury with high-intensity exercise? Are there precautions to undertake if you’re contemplating CrossFit? Is CrossFit out of the question for aging Boomers?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 17, Part 1
May 19, 2014
Fitness is linked to lower death risk in older men, and lack of exercise is the #1 risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women over 30, but new studies cast doubt on heart-protective benefits of very intense exercise—how to reconcile the paradox? Frequent arguments linked to doubling in death risk; woman gets measles, is cured of multiple myeloma. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 1
April 2, 2014
Q&A with Hoffman Center nutritionist, Leyla Muedin: Supplements for healing a calf injury; fluoroquinolone syndrome; EBT scanning reveals plaque in coronary arteries--what to do? Famed natural health advocate Byron Richards dies at 59 while running--how could this happen?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 15 Part 2
February 17, 2014
Dr. Hoffman debunks the latest supplement scare story: vitamins bad for your workout? So NOT! The trouble with Krill oil; IV Vitamin C prolongs cancer survival. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1 Part 2
February 3, 2014
Super Bowl face-off: Seahawks meditate, but Broncos come from the healthiest state; football in the crosshairs--is the human body "not designed for it"? team sports participation by kids plummets; natural therapy for concussions; the Breakfast Controversy--hearty, "Lite", or skip altogether? how to eat right for your breakfast type; Lyme Disease can it be sexually transmitted?

Intelligent Medicine for January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014
Health Benefits of Exercise: what exercises work best for specific conditions--osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, arthritis? What's the best form of exercise? Is the Cross-Fit fad dangerous? What about performance-enhancing drug use by athletes--does it obscure the benefits of bio-identical hormones for aging adults? What type of nutrition support do athletes need?