Expert Interview

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Beating the winter blahs
February 25, 2014
Tips for Beating the Winter Blahs: Natural remedies for winter depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Guest Stuart Tomc of Nordic Naturals also weighs in on “The Krill Question”—is it superior to regular fish oil as is often claimed?

Intelligent Medicine: Extraordinary longevity
February 20, 2014
Dr. Hoffman takes a tour of "The Blue Zones”—lessons we can learn from places of extraordinary longevity; he takes the “Vitality Compass” test, and finds it lacking; dairy products increase risk of prostate cancer; a “Red Zone” of poor health is emerging in the Persian Gulf; the Justina Pelletier case—is her family “shopping” a medical explanation for their daughter’s mental condition, or is the State depriving the Pelletier’s of their right to health care self-determination?

Intelligent Medicine: Beating the winter blahs
February 18, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: Beating the winter blahs; a nutty contradiction in the book "Grain Brain" by Dr. David Perlmutter; best and worst nut oils; Calorease, another miracle weight loss breakthrough from Dr. Oz? Are cabbage family vegetables bad for the thyroid? The ideal bedtime snack; do kids need more fluoride?

Intelligent Medicine: Anti-supplement bias
February 14, 2014
Yet another negative story about supplements: antioxidants and resveratrol BAD for exercisers?? Dr. Hoffman drills down on the evidence (or lack thereof), and comes up with some surprising revelations of anti-supplement bias.

Intelligent Medicine: Health at gunpoint
February 13, 2014
Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom—How the FDA has become tainted by lobbyists and money, and how globalization and politics endanger our access to natural alternatives.

Intelligent Medicine: Death By Food Pyramid
February 12, 2014
Death by Food Pyramid: How shoddy science, sketchy politics and shady special interests ruined our health . . . and how to reclaim it! Defending ominvorism; Critiquing the cornerstone of vegetarianism—The China Study by Colin Campbell; If you want to go vegan, here’s what you need to know to safeguard your health

Intelligent Medicine for February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014
Understanding your blood tests: Interpretation guidelines for common blood tests from the book "Your Blood Never Lies” with author James LaValle; the tests your doctor should order but never does, and nutrients to address common blood abnormalities (HINT: Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract figures prominently!)

Intelligent Medicine for February 7, 2014
February 7, 2014
Q&A with Leyla: How much oxygen does a person need? Decreased sexual desire in a postmenopausal female; How do I know I'm absorbing my vitamins? Excess underarm perspiration; is almond milk a good alternative to regular milk? Pain on ejaculation

Intelligent Medicine for February 6, 2014
February 6, 2014
Everything you ever wanted to know about fish oil: How to choose a good product--enteric-coated vs. soft gel; EPA vs. DHA; krill vs. fish body-derived; natural vs. prescription; ethyl ester vs. triglyceride; discount vs. premium. Why do some "authorities" claim fish oil is harmful or worthless? Why you should know your Omega 3:6 Index.

Intelligent Medicine for February 5, 2014
February 5, 2014
Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines our Health and How to Fight Back. Michele Simon, JD, MPH, President of Eat Drink Politics describes how the food industry and agribusiness undermine efforts to reform of our food supply.