Mental & Emotional Health

ENCORE: Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness, Part 2
March 17, 2022
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, co-author of "Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 2
March 14, 2022
The mystery of near-zero Alzheimer’s in Amazon tribes; Lead exposure may have shrunk IQs of half of Americans. What is glyphosate, and why avoid it? Pre- vs. Pro- vs. Post-biotics; CBD—is it good for shoulder pain? Study reveals attendance in pre-K ups likelihood of behavioral problems; Mindfulness training in expectant moms relieves stress—for offspring! Ubiquitous plant polyphenol halts SARSCoV-2 in it tracks; Eat less to age less. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Manic Episodes
March 3, 2022
What is your response to the proclamation that "data on the long-term safety of melatonin is incomplete"?; My hearing aids are connected by Bluetooth to my phone and I wonder if this is dangerous; What forms of magnesium do you recommend for those with deficiencies?; What do you think of Rejuvant? Is there anything to it?; My nephew has manic episodes but not depression. Is he still considered to have bipolar disorder? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 19, Part 2
February 21, 2022
Solutions for peripheral arterial disease; Does soda accelerate kidney function loss? First-ever studies prove diet, lifestyle can slow, even reverse, aging clock; Researchers identify gut microbe metabolite that prompts anxiety; Amid lockdowns and mask mandates, CDC quietly lowers standards for toddlers’ speech acquisition; Fight frailty with an anti-inflammatory diet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Meditation
February 4, 2022
The many benefits of a daily meditation practice.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2
January 3, 2022
Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 25, Part 2
December 27, 2021
Breastfeeding, known to help offspring’s brain development, may also help moms stave off cognitive decline; Magnetic stimulation of brain improves memory, reverses severe depression; When infection may be a “hard stop” for elective surgery; Why do doctors keep telling people to avoid cheese while ignoring sugar’s harms? Massage doesn’t just make you feel better—it heals muscles; Beyond Meat stock plummets after company falls short of earnings projections; Inexpensive zinc mouthwash prevents mouth sores in chemo patients. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 2
December 20, 2021
Omicron now the dominant virus in Florida wastewater—but only Delta has sickened locals; Natural therapies for COPD; Synthetic food dyes may set stage for colon cancer; Air pollution contributes to liver disease toll; A caller wonders if she has a hormone imbalance; New prescription eye drops cure reading woes; Exercise powerfully effective against anxiety; Boosters necessary for a healthy 40-year-old who’s already been double-vaxxed and had Covid? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Physiology of Anger, Part 1
December 16, 2021
Anger takes a toll. The psychology of anger ranks with smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise as a major cardiovascular risk factor. In these angry and polarized times, social media and politics actually monetize anger; they attempt to stoke our emotions to service our consumer society or push a button for one or another candidate. Dr. Christian Conte is a Level V Anger Management Specialist and author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World." He details "Yield Theory," a revolutionary method for de-escalating conflict, promoting clear communication―and changing the way you relate to others in every part of your life. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Physiology of Anger, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christian Conte, author of "Walking Through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotionally Charged World." Click HERE for part 1.