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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 2: Improving Stroke Recovery
August 14, 2023
Is exercise more effective than drugs or talk therapy for depression and anxiety? Improving stroke recovery; Makers of sugary cereals threaten to sue Feds over loss of “healthy” food labeling. Prescription meds don’t cut it for long-term management of sleep problems; Why cars make drivers drowsy; “Catch-up sleep” on weekends is not the solution for workday sleep deficits; Vitamin D vs. dementia; Sketchy ties with Big Pharma prompt resignation of FDA official; Asthma rescue med shortage highlights U.S. drug supply chain problems. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 2: Concussions and Pain

Device reps in operating rooms incentivize excessive stent placements; Natural therapies for claudication; Aged Garlic Extract for blood pressure? Tracing heart disease risk to oral bacteria; Nattokinase vs. spike protein; Laxative dependence associated with higher risk of dementia; The role of uric acid in hypertension and insulin resistance—and nutraceuticals that can lower it; Cannabinoids and PEA for concussions and pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Astaxanthin For Immune, Brain And Vision Health, Part 1
August 3, 2023
Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for Protocol for Life Balance provides a deep-dive on astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid that plays an important role in cellular protection and healthy immune system responses. Astaxanthin has also been shown in clinical studies to promote normal cognitive function and may help to maintain a positive mood. In the eye, it helps to neutralize free radicals and manage eyestrain due to computer usage. It's an extraordinary carotenoid derived from non-GMO Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Due to its unique chemical structure, astaxanthin can stabilize cellular and mitochondrial membrane structures and thus protect them against free radical attack originating both inside and outside of the cell. Click HERE for part 2.

Astaxanthin For Immune, Brain And Vision Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for Protocol for Life Balance about the benefits of Astaxanthin. Click HERE for part 1.

The Dangers of Acid Inhibitors, Part 1
July 26, 2023
Acid reflux is the most common digestive complaint, and it can develop into more serious problems if ignored. Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen has a unique perspective. Previously she spent years in radiology and ultrasound doing research and performing tests on patients with varying types of digestive problems. Jane does a deep-dive on acid reflux, and how to wean off dangerous acid inhibitors and start the healing process by introducing probiotics and making diet changes. Click HERE for part 2.

The Dangers of Acid Inhibitors, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic Practitioner, Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Childhood Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders, Part 1
May 23, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Bock joins Intelligent Medicine to discuss his latest book, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the hidden causes of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders in adolescents and teens." There’s an unprecedented pandemic of childhood psychiatric and behavioral disorders: attention-deficit/hyperactivity, autism, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disease, and Tourette’s. For decades, Dr. Bock has been delving into root causes of these conditions, for which medications are merely a bandaid. He discusses the roles of allergies, the microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, infections like Lyme and strep, and toxins. Chronic brain inflammation may be at the root of many behavioral changes. Dr. Bock has developed innovative protocols for quenching inflammation using a combination of natural and pharmaceutical interventions. He acknowledges that the teen years are turbulent and kids are subject to many stresses these days, but natural interventions can smooth the transition to adulthood. Dr. Bock is especially fond of what he terms the “Holy Trinity”: vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics. But he often has recourse to methylated B vitamins, glutathione precursors, curcumin, and CBD. Much detective work is required to unravel complex cases, but remarkable recoveries can be achieved. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Childhood Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kenneth Bock about his book, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Targeted Supplements v. Multivitamins
May 17, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's European vacation; Do you think individual targeted supplements are more beneficial than a multivitamin?; Are my high blood sugars in the morning really that bad when my A1c is 5.6?; Why did I get a yeast infection when I'm following a low carb diet? Click HERE for part 2.