Prostate

Men’s Urological Health, Part 1
June 27, 2023
Dr. Geo Espinosa, one of America’s foremost integrative urologists, dishes on men’s urinary problems, natural support for testosterone, and prostate cancer. Lifestyle factors—diet, exercise, sleep and stress reduction—play an important role in all phases of urological health. Dr. Geo explains how he interacts with conventional urologists on the faculty of NYU Langone Medical Center where he practices. Why are men’s urinary problems not just a matter of prostate size? How can natural strategies alleviate urinary difficulties without the need for surgery or drugs? Besides saw palmetto, what nutraceuticals can benefit men with urinary problems? Are there really natural herbal alternatives to testosterone? For men with prostate cancer who are under active surveillance, is there anything more that can be done to minimize their chance of eventually needing surgery or radiation? What nutraceuticals, vitamins and minerals have anti-prostate cancer potential? Click HERE for part 2.

Men’s Urological Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Geo Espinosa, one of America’s foremost integrative urologists. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 18, Part 1: Spring Allergies
March 20, 2023
New study says most prostate cancer patients survive as well with watchful waiting as with radiation, surgery; Vitamins/supplements for spring allergies; What to do about high lp(a); Do seed implants for prostate cancer minimize side effects? PEA—a novel cannabinoid—may help fend off neurodegenerative diseases; Soccer players who head balls have higher incidence of dementia; Even patients on statins need more attention to inflammation; Hs-CRP—why you should be tested for it, and how to lower it. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer
February 23, 2022
My friend never had a cardiac event but her cardiologist has her on a statin. I'm concerned about very low cholesterol; My husband will be undergoing cyberknife for prostate cancer. Are there any supplements you recommend?; What's the best diet and supplements for losing weight after a hysterectomy?; Is tilapia healthy to eat? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2
August 9, 2021
Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Active Holistic Surveillance for Prostate Cancer, Part 1
July 7, 2021
Dr. Aaron Katz, Chairman of Urology at NYU Winthrop, was an early proponent of Active Holistic Surveillance for prostate cancer, which engages diet and lifestyle to enable men to avoid aggressive treatment with potentially-debilitating radiation or surgery. Do the studies support this approach? Should the routine screening PSA be abandoned as was once recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force? Rather than immediately performing biopsies on men with suspicious PSAs, what non-invasive tests can help shed light on whether cancer is likely? What innovations have been made in treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer? What are the downsides of hormonal treatment? Is testosterone replacement safe for men with “Low T”? Dr. Katz shares the surprising results of studies evaluating the advisability and safety of testosterone for men with heart disease—and even after treatment for prostate cancer. Are herbal supplements with ingredients like saw palmetto useful for men’s urinary symptoms? What’s the deal with daily Cialis? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Active Holistic Surveillance for Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aaron Katz, Chairman of Urology at NYU Winthrop. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
April 28, 2021
My father's PSA keeps increasing despite the fact he's been doing everything right for nearly 20 years!; What do you think of using spirulina, curcumin, and Boswellia to shrink benign thyroid nodules?; I have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Would you recommend NAD for this condition?; How does the CV Sciences product you talked about differ from Viracid? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Effects of Daylight Savings Time
March 17, 2021
Effects of daylight savings time; Off-label use of certain drugs may be helpful in treating Covid-19; Is EGCG helpful for cancer prevention?; Where can I get more information on prostate health?; What do you think of nebulized hydrogen peroxide for treating respiratory infections?; Could serrapeptase help dissolve plaque in arteries? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2
December 21, 2020
Drink water to stave off metabolic syndrome; Media parrots fake news about eggs; “Frankenswine” GMO pigs debut; Fish oil supplements don’t raise bad cholesterol; Will “alkaline water” stave off cancer? If your stools float—is that a bad sign? Tomatoes vs. prostate cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.