Nutrition & Weight

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 21, 2018
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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 17, 2018
Now you can charge your phone from a distance, what about the dangers of EMFs? What type of doctor should a woman with facial hair seek out? I did the Atkins diet many years ago and didn't lose weight. Also, my cholesterol went up and stayed there. What happened? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 1
January 15, 2018
Junk food primes immune system for hyper-reactivity, setting stage for inflammatory disorders; A trip to urgent care results in an unnecessary prescription for Cipro, with scary side effects; What to do about vertigo; A majority of NFL teams prime their players with pre-game IVs—but is there any evidence they work? Spending extra time in bed may be the key to shedding pounds; Mediterranean diet combats frailty, prevents aggressive prostate cancer; Taking Tylenol as few as six times in early pregnancy ups risk of language delays in girl babies six-fold. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 2

New discovery sheds light on winter weight gain; Throat tickle—is it post-nasal drip or LPR? Researchers find multivitamins prevent second heart attacks; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia survivor who cured himself with natural methods gets cold shoulder from CLL support group; Can the estrogen patch reverse osteoporosis? Creatine for depression; Boyfriends’ sweaty T-shirts induce calming effects in women; Humans wired to spot signs of sickness in others; CoQ10 for tinnitus; Ingredient in beer produces happiness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.