Skin & Hair

ENCORE: The Foundations of Rejuvenation, Part 1
August 2, 2018
Beauty is more than skin-deep according to guest Pina LoGiudice, ND, author of "The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing.” Dr. LoGiudice proposes that diet, exercise, adequate sleep and emotional balance are the foundations of rejuvenation. What foods promote aging, and what foods retard it? What's the science behind collagen cross-linking? How do AGE’s contribute to skin damage? While stressing lifestyle, Dr. Pina also enumerates the top supplements that help with skin and hair. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 1, 2018
Is Lithium Orotate actually beneficial for the brain? Is there any research indicating that flaxseed either inhibits or enhances thyroid function? "I've been taking fish oil for several years. Do I need to stop?" "Can my son ever recover from the side effects of taking Propecia for hair loss?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 28, Part 1
July 30, 2018
Vitamins don't work? How about folic acid promoting healthy brain volume in kids? And fish oil reducing disruptive behavior in adolescents? How to heal from a spinal compression fracture; Retinopathy due to diabetes; Fibroadenoma of the breast--is it cancer? How to gain weight on a low-carb diet; Curcumin eye drops for glaucoma; Your SPF 50 sunscreen may deliver only SPF 20 protection. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Topical CBD (cannabidiol) for pain, skin conditions and more, Part 1
July 11, 2018
Joel Greengrass, CEO of Theramu, shares how he personally got involved with CBD. Suffering from MS, he was on 7 medications for pain, spasticity, anxiety, and insomnia. Using both oral and topical CBD, his symptoms were relieved to the point that he was able to wean himself from all but one prescription—then he started a company. What does the research say about how skin application of CBD exerts its effects on pain and inflammation? Can it relieve arthritis, minor injuries, and muscle soreness? Inflammatory skin conditions? Does it have cosmetic effects? Why does Theramu leverage the synergy of emu oil together with CBD? A recent JAMA article found less than 1/3 of on-line CBD products delivered their promised potency, and some contained undisclosed amounts of THC—how does Theramu assure potency and safeguard against undesirable adulterants? Joel details the experiences his customers have been having using CBD for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, headaches/migraines, insomnia, neurological disorders and GI complaints. Is CBD “street-legal” for professional athletes? Is it safe for children and pets? Can it get you “stoned”? Click HERE for part 2.

Topical CBD (cannabidiol) for pain, skin conditions and more, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Joel Greengrass, CEO of Theramu, about how skin application of CBD exerts its effects on pain and inflammation. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 13, 2018
I'm on coumadin and was told to avoid taking vitamin K, do you agree? Can I take curcumin while on coumadin?; Is there any effective way to lower lipoprotein (a)?; What do you think of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?; What treatment do you recommend for scalp psoriasis? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 6, 2018
Media repeats “Vitamins are Worthless" mantra—what’s the real deal on the latest study?; Any help for my father in his mid-eighties with GERD?; Do you have any recommendations to toughen up thin skin in the elderly? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 2, Part 2
June 4, 2018
Fast-walking reduces all-cause mortality; Walking benefits augmented if you chew gum; Standing on a vibration platform increases cartilage thickness, augments bone density, balance, improves body composition; Why are mainstream doctors so reluctant to order 5-hour glucose tolerance tests for patients with hypoglycemia symptoms? Should supplements be taken with fat? With food or away from it? A vitamin D expert provides answers; Low levels of vitamin D associated with cognitive decline; Hot flashes may persist well past middle age; What are Holy Basil supplements good for? New blood test may improve on predictive value of PSAs; A call-to-action: Bring back Home Ec classes! Probiotics taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce infant eczema by 70%. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Preventing Brain Disorders
May 25, 2018
Correcting thiamine deficiency could prevent brain disorders if caught early; Vitamin E may help repair chronic muscle deterioration; Biotin helps with hair loss; Lipoic acid's role in helping patients with multiple sclerosis.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 16, 2018
Low carb diet may be helpful in type 1 diabetes. (Duh!) Is metformin really a wonder drug? Can a gastroenterologist tell if one has leaky gut during a colonoscopy? A listener with severe acne for about a year, what could be causing it? Click HERE for part 2.