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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 18, Part 1
August 20, 2018
New study throws shade on low-carb diets—or does it? What causes brown spots on hands—and can supplements prevent them? A caller can’t take supplements for osteoporosis—what’s the alternative? BPA and Splenda implicated in inflammatory bowel disease causation; Mourning the passing of a pioneer of environmental medicine—Dr. William Rea; NYU med school goes tuition-free; Does the weight gain associated with smoking cessation negate the benefits of quitting? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 15, 2018
Saturated fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart disease and diabetes than sugar, claims American Diabetes Association. An 80-year-old woman with osteoporosis and a compression fracture who is against taking Prolia. What should she do? Microbiome diet v. Paleo diet? Why do people lose their appetites? Is there a situation where decreased appetite is "nothing to worry about"? Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 11, Part 2
August 13, 2018
The advice to “eat a wide variety of foods” is associated with eating more calories, poorer eating patterns and weight gain in adults; Most drivers don’t check bike lane before turning; Is Aged Garlic Extract a prebiotic? A woman with an HDL of 133 is told she needs Crestor; ACTION ALERT: Keep supplements from being regulated like drugs; Listeners weigh in on my rebuttal to a NY Times op-ed trashing the Wellness Movement; Edison NJ mulls passing strictest food allergy laws in the country; Is the cancer establishment deliberately withholding cures to goose profits? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 4, Part 2
August 6, 2018
Belly fat predicts cognitive decline; What could account for a long-term bruise? Natural prevention of kidney stones; Colostrum for bedsores; Bring back kids’ school recess time; The many benefits of sauna bathing; Obesity doesn’t always increase risk of death (but metabolically-healthy overweight individuals are rare); L-carnitine workout benefits for young athletes extend to seniors; Sleep drugs for elderly increase risk of bone fractures; CBD prolongs survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Leyla Weighs In: Keto Diet and Fertility
August 3, 2018
Would the Ketogenic Diet be recommended for a patient with PCOS, an increasing cause of fertility issues?



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 28, Part 1
July 30, 2018
Vitamins don't work? How about folic acid promoting healthy brain volume in kids? And fish oil reducing disruptive behavior in adolescents? How to heal from a spinal compression fracture; Retinopathy due to diabetes; Fibroadenoma of the breast--is it cancer? How to gain weight on a low-carb diet; Curcumin eye drops for glaucoma; Your SPF 50 sunscreen may deliver only SPF 20 protection. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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ENCORE: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fats and Oils, Part 1
July 26, 2018
Everything you ever wanted to know about fats and oils, with Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN, LD: What’s the difference between saturated and polyunsaturated fats? What did the American Heart Association get wrong when they suggested we substitute vegetable oils for butter? Why are some saturated fats particularly good for you? What makes polyunsaturated fats vulnerable to rancidity and oxidation? Are Omega 6 oils necessarily bad for you? What of the much-vaunted Omega 3:6 ratio? Can you overdo it with Omega 3 supplementation? Should we be emphasizing EPA or DHA? Refined vegetable oils vs. natural sources of omega 6 fats—how to choose. Are all monounsaturated fats equal? What are the surprising drawbacks of canola oil? What food sources act as “Trojan Horses” for harmful fats? What are SPMs and how do they combat inflammation? Does arachidonic acid deserve its bad rep? What is GLA and for what conditions is it important? Why, when it comes to fats, individualized nutrition is important. Click HERE for the Nolan Nutrition Dietary Fat Survey. Click HERE for part 2.



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ENCORE: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fats and Oils, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Diana Noland, RD, MPH, CCN, LD. Click HERE for part 1.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 25, 2018
"Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain"—Really?? Are there any benefits to using fermented turmeric? "I'm going to South India soon. Should I get vaccinations? Which ones?; "My mother washes her hands excessively, could you discuss OCD?" Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 21, Part 1
July 23, 2018
How old you feel may be more important than how old you actually are; Which drug therapies are best for colitis? When a breast cancer patient can’t tolerate hormone-blocker drugs; Mediterranean diet may improve teens’ grades; Natural alternatives for dry eye; Supplements for Sjogren’s Syndrome; Fruits and vegetables vs. breast cancer; L-glutamine for sickle cell disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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