Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 4, Part 2

The downsides of artificial sweeteners; New studies link Nutrasweet to leukemia and lymphoma; Alarming trend of increased colon cancer--among Millenials! Natural support for wet macular degeneration; Injectable meds for osteoporosis; Vitamin D beats flu shot effectiveness; Popular acid-blockers up risk for silent kidney disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 25, Part 1
February 27, 2017
Long-term stress makes you pack on the pounds; Mastic gum for H. pylori? Can eggs make you smarter? Red meat halves the risk for depression; Are pain relievers safe for a 93-year-old with back pain? Soy protects the heart. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 25, Part 2

Could a clean diet make men smell sexier? By 2030 much of world’s population may all be living to 90—but not in the U.S! A caller on a multitude of medications—dangerous polypharmacy? What supplements could offer help to a 60-year-old with ADHD? Could knee implants prompt allergic reactions? Your cat may not make you crazy, but you might get Alzheimer’s; Nicotinamide riboside may prevent neuropathy in chemo recipients; Men: Can too much exercise put a damper on your sex drive? Gluten-free diet may up risk for arsenic, mercury toxicity, calorie overload. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 18, Part 1
February 20, 2017
Vitamin D offers protection against upper respiratory infections; D also increases muscle strength in women; No drugs for back, new guidelines say--try natural therapies instead; Is Lyme Disease under-reported? What to do for a 2nd degree burn? Could electrical stimulation help relieve the pain of neuropathy? Married people have less stress (results may vary!); Flag football is more dangerous than tackle for kids. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 18, Part 2

Vitamin B3 helps glaucoma; Over 200 genes linked to baldness; Freezer cap prevents hair loss during chemo; Robert De Niro, RFK Jr. team up to offer $100 G bounty for proof that vaccinations are harmless; A caller with low B12, high homocysteine; Why do some TV health "experts" continue to recommend corn oil as healthy? What to do for osteoporosis? Can fish oil be taken for central retinal vein occlusion? GABA for stress? Working from home may prove more stressful than commuting to work. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.