Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 15, Part 2
April 17, 2017
Psychiatrists should tell patients with depression to "take a hike"; What to do for cold feet, poor circulation after chemo; Natural alternatives for sciatica; Should you take a periodic break from supplements? NY Times mocks vitamin D consumers--but new study confirms it reduces heart risk; Marathons increase death rate--but not in contestants! Breastfeeding may not make your kid smarter--but they'll be better behaved; Dramatic rise in cases of diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 8, Part 1
April 10, 2017
What does and doesn't work for low back pain; Researchers can't make up their minds whether recommendations for vitamin D too high, or too low? What could cause a body-wide rash to spring up suddenly? A listener professes "shock" that I recommend capsule form of vitamin D; 20 percent of patients with serious conditions are first misdiagnosed; Which fruit are most likely to contribute to diabetes? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 8, Part 2

Common bug-killers cause early puberty in young boys; Do eggs cause dementia or Alzheimer's? Deep sleep may be the key to healthy old age; Sleep trackers may contribute to "orthosomnia"; Ostinol vs. bone loss; Are chemical additives, not nicotine, responsible for the harmful effects of cigarettes; Going gray early means you're at an increased risk of heart disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 1, Part 1
April 3, 2017
Trump administration invites Dr. Hoffman to Mar-a-Lago to discuss healthcare reform (April Fools!); How food stamps undermine the health of Americans; A caller who is "floxed"; What's glutathione good for? A simple remedy for night-time bathroom visits; Dueling news stories: Vitamin D does/does not reduce risk of cancer; Arthroscopic surgery worthless for meniscus tears; A new cell phone app offers sperm counts. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 1, Part 2

How high doses of vitamin C curtail cold symptoms; Pricey new cholesterol drugs have only moderate effects on heart risks; How effective are knee injections for osteoarthritis? Is the "NJ Diet" program any good? Are statins worthwhile for heart patients over 80? Is vitamin K compatible with blood-thinning meds? Rating "oral chelation" products; CoQ10 vs. metabolic syndrome. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 18, Part 1
March 20, 2017
Stem cell therapy for blindness: Promise or peril? Are "leptin-blocker" supplements effective for weight loss? 'Harmless' painkillers up risk of cardiac arrest; A patient with blood sugar 1000 and kidney failure; Parents demand antibiotics from pediatricians, overestimate benefits, underestimate risks; Soy safe for women with breast cancer, may protect some from recurrence. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 18, Part 2

N-Acetylcysteine benefits for Parkinson's Disease; 80-year-old Amazon tribesmen have healthier arteries than average 50-year-old Americans--What are their diet secrets? Statins prompt 1/3 to 1/2 higher risk of diabetes in older women; More than 1/2 of college football players have suboptimal vitamin D, placing them at higher risk of muscle injuries; Is Neal Barnard right in asserting that carbs are a preferred fuel of mitochondria, and that high-fat diets invariably lead to weight gain and diabetes? Is there anything that can be done for small red blood cells? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 11, Part 1
March 13, 2017
Six years later, most Biggest Loser contestants gain back all their weight and more; Pill, IUDs, hair dyes, prompt breast cancer in women; With all the choices available, which turmeric product is most effective? A second opinion on osteoporosis; Treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee; Mediterranean diet reduces risk for breast cancer; Health drawbacks of Daylight Savings Time. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 11, Part 2

Sulforaphane combats obesity; Treatment for MS spasticity; Do blood types predict male sexual performance? Add vitamin B3 to list of nutrients that can halt macular degeneration; Half of US deaths related to metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance--and 45% could be prevented with diet; "Rooster shots" for foot pain? Gluten-free diets reduce risk of Type 1 diabetes, but boost risk for Type 2; What could cause chronic iron deficiency in a 70 year old woman? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 4, Part 1
March 6, 2017
Probiotic combo curbs allergy symptoms; What to do for fluid accumulation in the ears; Commonly-used pyrethroid bug-repellants linked to childhood behavioral problems; Race for the cure--exercise improves breast cancer outcomes; The health benefits of grass-fed beef/natural poultry (special offer to Intelligent Medicine listeners by entering code Hoffman20 for $20 off your first order at www.butcherbox.com). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.