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Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 25, Part 2: Concussions and Pain
February 27, 2023
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.
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Immune Function and Respiratory Health, Part 1
February 23, 2023
With respiratory health on everyone’s mind these days, Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance, offers a deep dive on how to fortify your resilience. He details how different nutrients and dietary supplements can support upper and lower respiratory tract immune function. Click HERE for part 2.
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Immune Function and Respiratory Health, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman’s Biking Trip in Death Valley
February 22, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's biking trip in Death Valley; What are your thoughts on krill oil? Should it be taken in addition to regular fish oil?; Are you concerned about pharmaceutical companies buying up well-known nutraceutical companies? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is the night shift carcinogenic?
February 15, 2023
I hear that strontium citrate does not improve bone. It supposedly merely falsely raises DEXA scan numbers. What say you?; I'm struggling with gout for 24 years. Any supplement recommendations? I'm already on a low purine diet; My sister has to work the night shift. Isn't that carcinogenic? Any general health practices you would recommend for her? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 1: The Debate Over Contact Sports
February 13, 2023
Long Covid risk falls only slightly after vax—but new study shows healthy lifestyle confers protection against persistent symptoms; A listener question about newly-diagnosed scleroderma; The debate over contact sports and the risk of brain damage repetitive head injury—a genetic test could reveal which athletes are most vulnerable; A champion triathlete who overcame a challenging medical condition shares her nutrition secrets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 2: The Real Nursing Home Scandal
“De-prescribing”—is it time to take a stand against unnecessary polypharmacy? Lion’s mane mushrooms support memory by enhancing nerve growth; A caller with asthma complains of susceptibility to viruses—is her immune system at fault? The real nursing home scandal—many facilities fail to prioritize vitamin D supplementation; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for cancer; Bariatric surgery may fend off obesity-related diseases—but young patients found to have increased risk of suicide; Exposure to plastic ingredient phthalate heightens diabetes risk; A novel herbal combination shows promise against ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; Screen time increases adolescents’ body mass index—even exercise does little to counteract weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplements for Shift Workers
February 8, 2023
My doctor told me I have the beginning of AMD. How much zinc should I take?; What do you think is the root cause of psychopathic disorder?; Any supplement suggestions for a complex tear of the meniscus of my knee? Surgery is not recommended; What specific supplements should I take as a shift worker to support my health?; Can I take a probiotic and berberine at the same time? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 4, Part 1: Heart Murmurs
February 6, 2023
The verdict is in on masking—what the largest review to date has to say; Some may mask for reasons other than virus protection; Why do people get heart murmurs? Antidepressants may speed progression of mitral valve disease; SSRIs and antibiotic resistance; Should supplements be taken with food? The science behind Plus CBD Relief for pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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What Should You Expect From Your Probiotic Supplement?, Part 1
February 2, 2023
When you start taking probiotics, it affects your whole body. This is because the bacterial colonies in your gut—or gut microbiome—impact many aspects of your health, such as your digestion, brain function, and your immune system. Dr. Ross Pelton is the Director of Science & Education for Essential Formulas Incorporated which specializes in premium probiotic products. He joins us with a Probiotics 101 primer. How can you tell when your probiotics are working? What should you look for in a superior probiotic formula? Also, find out how your microbiome is directly related to your aging process in Dr. Pelton's new article, "The Microbiome Theory of Aging." The article details why an unbalanced gut microbiome increases disease risk and accelerates biological aging. Click HERE for part 2.
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