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ENCORE: An Integrative Approach to Sexual Health, Part 2
June 24, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Barbara Bartlik MD, co-editor of "Integrative Sexual Health." Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 1, Part 1
May 3, 2021
Contradictory messaging about Covid: Reversals on outdoor masking, social distancing, lockdowns are giving people cognitive whiplash; Getting better or bracing for Covid resurgence—which is it? Study reveals majority of Americans ate worse, exercised less during stay-at-home edicts; Condom sales rebound after lockdown eased; Natural support for stubborn chronic sinusitis; What is VLDL cholesterol, and why does it matter? Why India is experiencing a disastrous Covid surge; First-of-its-kind study demonstrates age-reversal effects of comprehensive lifestyle program. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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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.



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ENCORE: Female Sexual Dysfunction, Part 1
April 27, 2021
Dr. Madeleine Castellanos joins us for a discussion of integrative treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Dr. Castellanos is a chapter co-author with Dr. Hoffman of "Integrative Sexual Health," part of a Dr. Andrew Weil series of textbooks about integrative medicine. She offers a deep-dive on women’s sexual responses which involve a complex interplay between physical and psychological factors. What health benefits does sex confer? What are common roadblocks to sexual enjoyment among women? Why was “female Viagra” a bust? What roles for testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, oxytocin, estrogen, progesterone? Why are birth control pills and antidepressants sexual downers? Can a woman’s thyroid get in the way of her sexual enjoyment? Do diet and supplements make a difference? Are nutraceuticals like Maca, ginseng and soy isoflavones helpful? What does “Mindfulness” have to do with sex? Click HERE for part 2.



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ENCORE: Female Sexual Dysfunction, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Madeleine Castellanos about integrative treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 20, Part 2
March 22, 2021
Shrinking penises, vanishing sperm, flagging libido—do environmental pollutants threaten humans’ ability to reproduce? Testimonial: Eating well really DOES make a difference; Strattera for ADHD—can it make you more irritable? New, potent antiviral pills poised to arrive to tame COVID-19 by years-end; Repurposing cheap, old drugs for COVID-19: anti-leprosy medication and progesterone; Zapping coronavirus with ultrasound? The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation; Ongoing research probes role for vitamin D in fighting COVID-19; CBD shows potential for pain management; Silicon Valley startup based on poop analysis incurs SEC investigation for fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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ENCORE: Male and Female Sexuality, Part 1
September 8, 2020
"Integrative Sexual Health" co-editor Geo Espinosa ND talks about male and female sexuality. What’s getting in the way of our patients’ optimal sexual performance? What are the health benefits of sexual activity? Can endocrine-disrupting environmental pollutants diminish libido? How does exercise enhance sexual performance? Are there real aphrodisiac foods? Why is it said that erections are the “dipstick” of men’s metabolic health? What are the downsides of over-reliance on Viagra/Cialis/Levitra? Dr. Geo separates the facts from the hype about natural testosterone boosters and sexual performance enhancers. Are there supplements that support female sexual response? What role for adaptogens? Click HERE for part 2.



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ENCORE: Male and Female Sexuality, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Geo Espinosa, co-editor of "Integrative Sexual Health." Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 2
August 31, 2020
First-ever spontaneous recovery from HIV recorded—what it means for immune research; What’s the best form of magnesium? Supplements for osteoporosis; Vitamin D deficiency linked to painful diabetic neuropathy; Melatonin supports recovery from childhood concussion; Omega-3 fatty acids protect brain from shrinkage due to air pollution; Sleep doctors call for abolition of daylight savings time; Vitamin C counteracts age-related muscle decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 20, Part 2
June 22, 2020
Seniors sheltering-in-place risk dying from loneliness; Safe sex during the pandemic: masks and disinfectants? Old repurposed drugs may provide inexpensive solutions for COVID-19; Can you have too strong an immune system? Should statins be avoided in heart failure? Melatonin may not be a panacea for sleep; Ultra-processed foods shorten telomeres. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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