Prescription Drugs

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 1: New Weight Loss Drugs
August 7, 2023
New weight loss drugs: “Ozempic face” is trending/Shady start-ups dish online prescriptions/Rapid weight loss may accelerate muscle loss/Rebound weight gain? Is “non-allergic rhinitis” a misnomer? Omega-3 supplements—until recently banned by NCAA—may improve athletic performance, reduce risk of concussions; Yucky sidewalk germs justify taking off shoes when going inside; Pros and cons of pacemakers. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypothyroidism
May 17, 2023
Is there any relationship between my low ferritin level and my hypothyroidism?; I need to get my mom's prescription renewed, can I do that here?; To add some salt seasoning to food, is organic tamari sauce good to use?; What do you think of apple cider vinegar in the prevention of atherosclerosis?; What organization can I join to show opposition to the bill that could stop the use of medications off-label?; Can I use Flava Naturals in my smoothie even though I have GERD?; Can bioidentical hormone replacement therapy thicken the uterine lining? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 1
May 16, 2023
Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, blows the lid off China’s inroads into our drug and supplement marketplace in her book, "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." 90% of the raw materials that go into our medications are sourced from China; many supplement ingredients also come from there. Generic drugs especially are prone to adulteration and contamination. There are well-documented episodes of harm from improperly formulated China-sourced medications. Inspection of Chinese manufacturing facilities is challenging, and many cut corners and falsify documentation. China’s domination of the worldwide drug market is a deliberate policy underwritten by Chinese central planners. It’s a national security issue because it places enormous leverage over Americans. There’s deliberate stealing of US intellectual property with regard to drug development. Gibson discusses strategies for disengaging from Chinese hegemony over our medication. We also touch on her books, "Wall of Silence: The Untold Story of the Medical Mistakes That Kill and Injure Millions of Americans" in which she exposes the pervasiveness of medical errors, and "The Treatment Trap: How the Overuse of Medical Care Is Wrecking Your Health and What You Can Do to Prevent It" which reveals rampant over-testing and over-treatment, to the detriment of patients. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: China’s Inroads Into Our Drug and Supplement Marketplace, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Rosemary Gibson, a health policy expert and investigative journalist, and author of "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 13, Part 1: Questionable Pharma Practices
May 15, 2023
Pfizer Exec dishes on hidden mic about questionable Pharma practices; Federal judge blocks implementation of California’s medical misinformation law; When surgery’s not an option for torn knee meniscus; Psychedelics show promise in depression; Study reveals inflammatory component in depression; Could stress prompt excessive weight loss? Anxiety linked to intestinal bacteria imbalance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 13, Part 2: Weight Loss Drugs

Shortages are prompting some to DIY popular weight loss drugs out of mail-order chemicals; Heavy metals in some chocolate brands; Scientists propose introducing meat substitutes to captive audiences in schools, prisons, and hospitals; Impossible Foods CEO predicts demise of meat industry in 15 years; Lab-grown meat nears approval; Parkinson’s Disease is in the gut; Endometriosis found to be associated with microbiome abnormalities; Bone loss in a male with low T. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: FDA Approves Drugs that are ‘Game-Changers’
May 10, 2023
FDA approves drugs that are 'game-changers'; Should I be concerned about my high LDL cholesterol even though I have large pattern A particles?; Study: Omega 3 fish oil supplements linked with heart rhythm disorder. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Regaining Taste and Smell After Covid

What are the expectations from unproven cancer medications?; Who were some of the nutritionists that influenced you early in your medical career?; I'm taking lots of magnesium for cramps in my feet and calves and it's not working. Is there something else I should take?; Why doesn't the FDA like natural thyroid medications? I've been greatly helped by Naturethroid for years; My pregnant daughter took her glucose tolerance test and her result is a low 64. Is this anything to be concerned about?; Any tips for regaining taste and smell after covid? Any supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 2
May 4, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Max Spielberg, co-founder of Genexa.com which seeks to provide unadulterated, additive-free versions of common remedies. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 29, Part 2: Artificial Sweeteners Hike Cardio Risk
May 1, 2023
A listener challenges Dr. Hoffman for giving airtime to vaccine skeptics (as the Covid narrative unravels); Prominent vaccine scientist calls for suspension of booster mandate for healthy young; Does “Arterosil” protect against atherosclerosis? New study proves protection of healthy diet vs. Covid; Newly-passed Omnibus bill to restrict off-label prescribing of meds; Chronic steroid use—even from inhalers—has negative brain impacts; Artificial sweeteners hike cardio risk; Keto diet reduces seizure frequency; Vitamin D use protects against melanoma; Stress accelerates brain aging—meditation may counteract it. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.