Mental & Emotional Health

Nutritional Psychiatry, Part 1
February 7, 2023
Dr. Drew Ramsey is a pioneer in the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry and author of "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks." Dr. Ramsey reviews the remarkable research that has demonstrated the efficacy of diet for improving mental health outcomes. The foods we eat impact our brain function for better or for worse, delivering essential nutrients, fostering a healthy microbiome, combatting inflammation, encouraging neuroplasticity, and supporting neurotransmitters. He is co-developer of the Antidepressant Food Scale which rates foods based on their potential to support well-being. He is also director of the Brain Food Clinic which offers integrative psychiatric care incorporating “dietary assessment and food prescription along with coaching, meal planning, and hands-on skill building in your kitchen.” He believes that no single diet offers a panacea for mental health optimization, but that replacement of ultra-processed food with nutrient-dense alternatives offers the most benefits with ease of compliance. Click HERE for part 2.

Nutritional Psychiatry, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a pioneer in the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry and author of "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Choline in Eggs
February 1, 2023
What dosage of Nicotinamide Riboside is optimal in increasing mitochondrial biogenesis?; I've been treated for SIBO in the past but haven't yet tried rifaximin. Do you recommend it?; Is the choline in eggs causing thousands of people to suddenly form blood clots?; Is the EBCT still the most accurate, least-radiation-exposure test for coronary calcification?; How many milligrams of SAMe do you recommend for depression? Click HERE for part 1.

Removing the Stigma Around Psychedelics, Part 1
January 10, 2023
Self-professed “psychonaut” Matt Zemon discusses his new book “Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness." Removing the stigma around psychedelics—emerging science is demonstrating their utility for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Psilocybin, ayahuasca, ketamine, ibogaine, peyote and others are regaining currency among innovative health professionals. Zemon describes how these might work—by opening new avenues of consciousness and rejiggering neurotransmitters. We discuss safety and optimal guidelines for use. Unfortunately, prescribing is limited by draconian and antiquated drug laws. Zemon maintains what’s needed are legal avenues for obtaining properly regulated medications delivered in ideal settings. Click HERE for part 2.

Removing the Stigma Around Psychedelics, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Matt Zemon, author of “Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Tips on Managing Stress, Part 1
December 29, 2022
Amid a tumultuous start to 2021, Dr. Jill Baron joins us with tips on managing stress. Her new book, "Don’t Mess with Stress," is a concise guide to natural lifestyle measures that can help you reassert control over your mind. Focusing on diet, meditation, exercise, and sleep optimization, Dr. Baron explains how we can enable a reset of the sympathetic/parasympathetic axis. What type of therapy is best for anxiety? Is there an anti-stress diet? What role for supplements? How can the breath regulate mood? Dr. Baron offers additional tips via her website, and you can subscribe to her Health and Well-Being newsletter. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Tips on Managing Stress, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jill Baron, author of "Don’t Mess with Stress." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 10, Part 1: Viagra for Alzheimer’s—REALLY?
December 12, 2022
Fauci plans exit—did he do a good job? Collateral damage from Covid lockdowns—rate of Type 2 diabetes soars in kids; Viagra for Alzheimer’s—REALLY? After Covid platelets can plummet; News addiction can undermine mental and physical health; Moderna sues Pfizer over mRNA vax technology; White House fast tracks new Omicron booster—despite scant evidence. New study casts doubt on Ivermectin efficacy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 10, Part 2: Long Covid

Media blames death of Congressman’s wife on herbal supplement—but adverse events experts question whether mulberry leaf extract was the culprit; Long Covid—how can it be treated? Swimming benefits for blood pressure and mood; Thanks listeners—your letters and e-mails have saved NAC, and are likely to block a Congressional bill that threatens access to supplements; Drug options for osteoporosis—which are better, safer? Ultra-processed foods boost depression/anxiety risk; Fish oil may offset harmful effects of junk food consumption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 3, Part 1: Regular Sauna Use Confers Anti-Aging Benefits
December 5, 2022
Seen on Twitter: Covid really WORSE the 2nd time around? Regular sauna use confers anti-aging benefits; Do elderly persons with borderline thyroid need to be medicated? Can Adderal use lead to schizophrenia? The danger that lurks in your dishwasher; Could unexplained blood pressure surges be related to GI reflux? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.