Mental & Emotional Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 16, Part 2
November 18, 2019
China introduces its first Alzheimer’s drug—and its made from seaweed; What’s with claims of “enhanced absorption” by various supplement brands? Avocados fight diabetes—now researchers have discovered the active ingredient and plan to market it; Banning workplace sales of sugary beverages slashes consumption, trims waistlines; Investigators link vitamin E acetate in vaping products to lung harms—but new research suggests ALL e-cigarettes compromise heart function; Top scientists decry state of nutrition research; Start early to fend off Alzheimer’s; Coffee feeds your microbiome; Stress depletes your dopamine, setting stage for depression and addiction; It’s true: depression linked to diet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 9, Part 2
November 11, 2019
Doctors-in-training around the world receive scant nutrition instruction; As little as 15 minutes a day of walking could save billions in health care costs and productivity—but quality is more important than quantity; Is meat a source of deadly bacteria as vegetarian activists proclaim? Wild about saffron—it combats depression and neurodegenerative disease; When it comes to natural medicine, don’t rely on Wikipedia’s biased entries; Statins tied to risk of staph skin infections, and beta-blockers can exacerbate psoriasis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 1
October 28, 2019
The looming disaster of a broken medical system: burnout rampant among medical professionals and toll of waste approaches 1 trillion dollars; Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine gets high marks in landmark study; A caller’s wife faces a choice over treatment for osteoporosis; You’ve heard of the smart toilet—now they’re developing a smart bra; CBD for heart disease/for Parkinson’s; New study confirms low magnesium predicts heart risk; Depression—it’s an inflammatory disorder; Hospitals push new, more expensive 3D mammograms, despite scant evidence of superiority. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 2

Migraine treatments; vitamin D for migraines; Potato purée as effective as sugary gels for long-distance endurance athletes; Stress hikes risk for life-threatening infections; Lifting weights as you age cuts risk of premature death by 46%; Prescription eye drops may eventually supplant need for reading glasses; Fatty liver prevalent among teens—even kids of normal weight; Study dispels myth that high school contact sports put kids at risk for eventual cognitive decline; Fecal transplants may relieve IBS—but only if obtained from a “super donor.” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 1
October 21, 2019
1 in 5 Americans reports debilitating anxiety—magnesium offers natural alternative to medication; Some question “routine” colonoscopies; Do soy supplements prevent—or promote—breast cancer? NAC improves sperm quality; For best birth outcomes—avoid alcohol months before conception; Certain BP meds up risk for suicide; Which choline supplement is best vs. dementia? Mediterranean diet vs. skin cancer; Tomato phytonutrients counter UV skin damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 2

How the baby food industry hooks toddlers on sugar, salt and fat; “Fruit drinks” for kids often contain little or no fruit and are laden with sugar; Mushrooms vs. prostate cancer; Is it OK for kids to be raised vegan? Supplements vs. dementia; Common bladder medication linked to degenerative eye condition; Alpha lipoic acid and progesterone vs. retinitis pigmentosa; New drugs show promise against macular degeneration; Johnson & Johnson hit with record 8 billion dollar penalty for not revealing side effects of popular anti-psychotic. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diagnosing The Joker
October 9, 2019
Diagnosing The Joker; Is my favorite smoothie safe for me to have with prediabetes? Click HERE for part 2. YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US LIVE FOR NEXT WEEK'S TAPING OF "Q&A WITH LEYLA." JUST GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT 3:30PM ET ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 FOR OUR FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT.

CBD and PTSD, Part 1
October 1, 2019
Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences, has an update on the latest hemp extract research. He brings very encouraging findings in the areas of Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep. Click HERE for part 2.

CBD and PTSD, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stuart Tomc, VP of Human Nutrition and National Educator from PlusCBD Oil by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 28, Part 1
September 30, 2019
Study claims the partisan political divide is taking its toll on the physical and mental well-being of Americans; Is NFL quarterback Cam Newton’s vegan diet impairing his performance and hampering his injury recovery? Vaping woes afflict hundreds—CDC suspects illicit prefilled THC cartridges, but Juul halts national ad campaign as local authorities rush to enact bans; Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, dishes on nitric oxide and its circulatory benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.