Skin & Hair

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 2
August 23, 2021
Natural Rx for scar prevention; FDA targets hemp products in new attack on supplements; Half of Americans think they’ll never have a pain-free day again; Over-the-counter pregnenolone relieves back pain; CBD and benfotiamine are additional options for pain; Natural treatments for concussion; Apples vs. inflammation; Vegans more prone to osteoporosis—but supplements can help; Diet shown conclusively to prevent cognitive decline; Stool test can predict risk for dementia; Exercise preserves cognitive function in seniors; DHEA vs. osteoporosis; Tart cherries improve long-distance running performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: High Fructose Corn Syrup
August 19, 2021
I've been taking Armour Thyroid for years but get a build-up of phlegm from it. Is there an alternative?; People mistakenly think high fructose corn syrup is the same as fructose found in fruit. It's not!; NOW identifies problems with curcumin products on Amazon; My dermatologist first told me I have "dandruff" on my forehead but when the prescribed cream didn't work, she prescribed 5-Fluorouracil. Is this right?; My husband had a stent put in due to a 75% blockage and is now on many meds. Can he still take his vitamins? Click HERE for part 1.

Skin Dysbiosis: How To Protect Your Skin Microbiome, Part 2
July 27, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kat James, award-winning author of “The Truth About Beauty” and renowned nutrition and inside-out transformation expert, about new scientific insights connecting our skin not only to our inner ecology, but even our brains. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 17, Part 1
July 19, 2021
White House launches war against health "misinformation"; Supplements for high blood pressure; New study confirms link between cell phones and cancer; Are onions a natural anti-viral? Toxic ingredient prompts recall of sunscreen products; New tech allows neuroscientists to read thoughts. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Mental Health Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet
July 8, 2021
Fish oil's therapeutic use in depression; Medical Nihilism revisited; Beneficial painful rash treatment - Terrasil; The benefits of Banatrol for diarrhea; Ketogenic diet for improving mental health. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 1
June 28, 2021
The “Delta Variant”: Does it portend another Covid surge? Why is America opening up when other countries are reimposing lockdowns and quarantines? Will current vaccines protect us against variants? The specter of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens; Does a TSH of 7 necessitate thyroid medication? A caller wants to know what to do about a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8; Stress can turn your hair gray—but stress reduction can reverse it! Low levels of DHA associated with high risk for psychosis; Higher DHA can forestall Alzheimer’s; Starchy diet hikes susceptibility to heart disease (DUH!) Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The FDA is Banning NAC
June 23, 2021
The FDA is banning NAC, what's next? What would be a suitable replacement?; I was diagnosed with diverticulosis and had a recent bout of diverticulitis. What's a girl to eat?; What is the best diet and supplement protocol for seborrheic dermatitis? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 12, Part 1
June 14, 2021
Do Covid survivors need a vax? Concerns mount over heart problems in young vaccinees; Dueling studies show hydroxychloroquine works/doesn’t work; Plexiglass was never shown to be effective, may block air circulation; Caffeine hikes glaucoma risk; Natural fixes for dry skin; New Alzheimer’s drug approval fans controversy; HGH for muscle growth—is it a good idea? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 12, Part 2

Is it true that too much TV “rots your brain”? Pink drinks help you run faster; Healthy diet prevents periodontal disease; Answers for a baffling skin problem; Study links vitamin D deficiency to susceptibility to opiate addiction; Ingredient in strawberries slows aging, fights Covid; Review finds many sunscreens contain carcinogenic benzene; DHA from fish oil “poisons” cancer cells. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cancer & Covid-19
April 14, 2021
Cancer cured after infection with covid-19!; I've had both basal cell and melanoma skin cancers. How much sun is too much for me now?; What is your opinion of Fluvoxamine to treat covid-19? Click HERE for part 2.