Pediatric Health

ENCORE: Kids’ Exposure to Electronic Media, Part 2
September 17, 2020
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the “Mediatrician”, Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician whose practice and research center around kids’ exposure to electronic media. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 12, Part 2
September 14, 2020
That “cold” you had last winter before the pandemic—it may have been COVID-19; Why a conference of emergency physicians withdrew Deepak Chopra’s keynote speaker invitation amid firestorm; Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and mindfulness—do they have a role in promoting COVID-19 recovery? Natural treatment for scar tissue; Foamy urine—could this herald a serious health problem? CBD brain benefits; Youth bear brunt of coronavirus lockdown social isolation amid drastic uptick in adolescent suicide; China races to vaccinate thousands against COVID-19 without proof of safety/efficacy; Yet another study validates diet, exercise and brain training for halting cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fast Food
August 19, 2020
Study: More kids are eating fast food since the pandemic; Use of berberine for anti-Alzheimer's effects; My son had Covid-19 for three weeks about 2 months ago. Now he suffers from extreme fatigue. Is this from the virus? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 2
August 10, 2020
Why macular degeneration patients are more likely to die of COVID-19; A new review of cholesterol meds shows limited survival benefits when targeting LDL; How much and what type of vitamin K for osteoporosis? The science of viral transmission by kids—and what it says about the safety of school opening; Turmeric kitchen spice—is it bioavailable? Stem cells for rheumatoid arthritis? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: How to Get Your Kids to Eat a Healthy Diet, Part 1
August 6, 2020
Health innovator Dr. Dina Rose, author of “It’s Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating,” inveighs against parents’ efforts to get kids to “just try it”. Her approach emphasizes proportion, variety, and moderation. She wants to make introducing new foods an exploration—not a contest of wills. To that end, she’s developed a unique educational tool—The Super Food Explorer Kit. Widening kids’ diet requires patience and ingenuity. Why it’s important not to resign yourself to feeding kids only a narrow range of “favorite” foods. What’s “sensory-based food education”? Why does Dr. Rose claim “nutrition is irrelevant”? Are kids’ palates hard-wired to reject vegetables and exotic foods? How do you deal with over-eaters? Is it right to reward kids with ordinarily “forbidden” foods? What’s wrong with “Finish your dinner, and then you can have dessert”? Can parents and caregivers be overly stringent, engendering backlash? How do you handle treat-laden holidays like Halloween, Easter, and Christmas? What food policies would Dr. Rose like to see changed to advance kids’ health? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Get Your Kids to Eat a Healthy Diet, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with health innovator Dr. Dina Rose, author of “It’s Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating.” Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 2
August 3, 2020
World’s most influential medical leaders still receive enormous sums from BigPharma; Can too much Vitamin D cause cardiac arrhythmias? A caller who shed 65 pounds with the Mediterranean diet plus Time-Restricted Feeding; 24-year study of 90,000 individuals shows Extra Virgin olive oil curbs cardiovascular disease; Surveys reveal increasing numbers of Americans suffer anxiety and depression, and psych med prescriptions are soaring during pandemic shutdown; Alzheimer’s gene found to heighten susceptibility to adverse Covid-19 outcomes; Higher glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) predicts severity of coronavirus infection; Aged Garlic Extract—how much to take for cardiovascular prevention? Making physical activity a priority for kids during pandemic lockdown. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Acne
July 29, 2020
Help! My 18-month-old grandson is taking a multivitamin containing fluoride and chemicals like polysorbate 80; I take magnesium taurate for atrial fibrillation and magnesium citrate for constipation. Is this too much?; Study: Omega-3s with potential to prevent Alzheimer's affect blood, but less so the brain; I'm on the Whole 30 diet for severe acne. My dermatologist is recommending Accutane. What do you think? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 2
July 27, 2020
Just 3 months of Omega-3 rich fish improve cognition, behavior in 8-9 yr olds; CoQ10 for kidney protection in diabetes; Natural treatment for collagenous colitis; Potent capsaicin pain patch approved by FDA; New Rxs for coronavirus; Can diet improve fertility? Remarkable reversals of pain with NT Factor; Pickled capers show heart, brain benefits; How high blood sugar thwarts exercise gains; Peering into red LED lights for just 3 minutes a day sharpens eyesight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 2
July 20, 2020
The highly politicized hydroxychloroquine controversy; A caller worries that errant saliva from a passing bicyclist might infect her with coronavirus; How soon to test for COVID-19 after a possible exposure—and what about false negatives? The glutathione connection to COVID-19 complications and death; Medical societies urge quarantined persons to get some vitamin D amid lockdown; The debate over whether schools should reopen—are kids capable of turning classrooms into hot zones? Study reveals people experience “time warp” during lockdown; Stay-at-home orders are particularly hard on the overweight trying to shed pounds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.