Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 24, Part 1
February 26, 2018
The flu shot: It doesn’t really work, but they tell you to take it anyway; Latest study of low-carb vs. low-fat diet doesn’t prove anything; Can a DNA test tell you what diet is best for you? Is it true that caffeinated drinks and foods promote fibrocystic breast disease? A caller needs help with rising blood pressure and blood sugar; Tamiflu horror stories flood internet. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
February 23, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to these listener questions: Will eating four prunes a day preserve bone density? Jane Brody is driving me crazy! Can you respond to her piece in the Science Times about saturated fats?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 21, 2018
Benefits of the Longevity Diet. Have you heard about the use of mustard seed powder with sulforaphane? It can increase it's bioavailability significantly. I'm confused about the different forms of vitamin K, can you clarify? I heard that magnesium counteracts certain other supplements, is this true? Which form of magnesium can help both anxiety and muscle tension and aches? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Better ways to avoid the flu. I want to eat dark chocolate to get the many health benefits but it makes me jittery. Can Bergamot be taken with a statin like Lipitor? Are organic chickens fed non-GMO corn and soy? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 1
February 15, 2018
What is the Whole30? Is it right for you? How does it compare to some of the other Paleo-style diets out there? Is it scientifically valid? Are some of the challenges to the Whole30 justified? Does it call for too drastic food prohibitions? What types of conditions are most responsive to the Whole30? What’s left to eat? Is it do-able? What are people saying about the Whole30? What’s Dr. Hoffman’s final verdict? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: The Whole30 Diet, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his review of the Whole30 Diet. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 10, Part 2
February 12, 2018
If you’re told to stop your blood thinners for a dental procedure, does that mean you have to stop supplements? Is fish oil a no-no before surgery? Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel®️) shown to slow brain deterioration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s—human trials to follow; Natural treatments for uveitis; Life expectancy in the U.S. takes a nosedive and now lags behind other developed countries; Can shocks to the brain reboot memory? Oral contraceptives boost breast cancer risk, but lower risk for others; Popular crash diets pose heart danger; Halle Berry embraces Keto diet for her diabetes, cites anti-aging benefits; Diet, supplements for psoriatic arthritis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 1
January 30, 2018
What’s the truth about President Trump’s physical? Is he at death’s door, or is he in “excellent” health as claimed by his White House physician? How to interpret his cholesterol numbers? What do his coronary calcium scores tell us about his heart risk? How was his mental acuity evaluated? What other tests would have yielded more information? Can longevity be reduced to an equation? What other ineffable factors besides diet and exercise contribute to survival? How does Trump compare to previous presidents? What’s the biggest risk factor for a chief executive to die in office? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Trump’s Physical, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his in-depth analysis of President Trump's physical examination. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 20, Part 2
January 22, 2018
A surefire technique to dramatically reduce flu transmission—far superior to vaccines! What’s the value of the ketogenic diet for Parkinson’s Disease? Food stamps don’t improve the health of recipients—but this new pilot program may remedy that; Apples and tomatoes help repair lungs of smokers; C-section babies 5 times more likely to suffer from allergies; Half of patients with atherosclerosis have no known risk factors; Olive oil, butter, coconut oil face off for title of heart-healthiest; Green tea vs. liver cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.