Expert Interview

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The big fat surprise with Nina Teicholz, Part 1
June 19, 2014
The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet; Dr. Hoffman interviews Nina Teicholz author of the controversial new book which challenges the low-fat diet dogma.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The Supplement Pyramid with Dr. Michael Smith, Part 2
June 17, 2014
Dr. H continues his discussion with Michael Smith, MD on guidelines for developing your own personalized nutritional regimen.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: The Supplement Pyramid with Dr. Michael Smith, Part 1

With all the supplement options out there, where does the average supplement consumer begin? The "Supplement Pyramid" by Michael Smith, MD offers readers useful guidelines for developing their own personalized nutritional regimen. Do you really need to take supplements if you’re on a healthy diet? What are the basics that everyone should take? What to add to a healthy supplement foundation? What are some of the premium nutrients that can form the apex of your own supplement pyramid? Dr. Smith dishes on some of the newest innovative products offered by the Life Extension Foundation, where he serves as senior health scientist.

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: Dr. Jeffrey Gladd, Part 2
June 11, 2014
Dr. H continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Gladd, the developer of Mytavin.com, a user-friendly website that helps patients and practitioners predict drug-nutrient interactions, and analyze symptoms as a reflection of possible nutrient deficiencies.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Dr. Jeffrey Gladd on symptoms as a reflection of possible nutrient deficiencies, Part 1

Dr. Jeffrey Gladd, integrative physician, discusses how he left hospital-based medicine and embraced an integrative model of care. He believes this new style of practice is the wave of the future. He is also the developer of Mytavin.com, a user-friendly website that helps patients and practitioners predict drug-nutrient interactions, and analyze symptoms as a reflection of possible nutrient deficiencies.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Dr. Leo Galland on Lyme Disease, Part 2
June 10, 2014
Dr. H continues his discussion with Dr. Leo Galland on Lyme Disease: Is it more prevalent than is admitted by the medical establishment?

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Dr. Leo Galland on Lyme Disease, Part 1

Dr. Leo Galland, founder of PillAdvised, weighs in with the latest on Lyme Disease: Is it more prevalent than is admitted by the medical establishment? Why are current diagnostic tests inadequate? Why do some patients who receive “correct” treatment stay sick? Is it just a matter of prescribing the correct combo of antibiotics, or do integrative strategies come into play? Can antibiotics leave patients sicker? Dr. Galland previews an upcoming free webinar that will provide a comprehensive update on Lyme Disease and related co-infections.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Integrative Urology, Part 2
June 6, 2014
Dr. H continues his conversation with Dr. Philippa Cheetham discussing Integrative Urology: Active Holistic Surveillance for prostate cancer