Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 22, Part 2
December 24, 2018
Study identifies specific nutrients that light up brain scans; Nurses score high on “ethics and honesty”; Electrical stimulation, CBD and other alternatives to opiates for pain relief; Farm Bill ratification signals end to CBD prohibition; Natural prevention of urinary tract infections; Teen vaping hooks kids on nicotine with unforeseen health consequences; Big Tobacco circumvents cigarette restrictions with big investments in vaping; What does study of hunter-gatherers tell us about the ideal human diet? Elitist NY Times op-ed calls for censorship of “bad” health information on the Internet—even as Wikipedia and social media throttle down true information about natural alternatives. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 19, 2018
Good news: The Farm Bill has approved hemp cultivation easing production of CBD; Any recommendations for replacing omeprazole? I tried stopping but paid a price!; Do you think a 79-year-old man with some cancer cells in his prostate has a good chance of living out his life and dying of something else?; How much calcium is recommended for a man in his late 70's--especially after surgery? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 1
December 17, 2018
The Centennial of the 1918 Flu Pandemic that killed 50-100 million—are we prepared if it reappears? There’s more to gout prevention than avoidance of red meat; Are claims about the health benefits of camel’s milk for real? Surefire holiday party hangover remedies; CV Sciences, maker of Plus CBD oil, wins coveted Best of Industry Award for hemp-derived phytocannabinoids; CBD proves helpful for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis; Heart disease risk peaks on Christmas Eve. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 2

Curcumin proven to slow Alzheimer’s brain changes; Can stress make asthma worse? Nut consumption improves sperm quality; Eat more fish to increase success rate of fertility treatments; DHA-rich fish supplements curb premature births; An antioxidant-rich diet reduces heart, cancer, and overall deaths; Physical activity in the evening doesn’t impair sleep quality; Why Americans are increasingly broke and overweight; Physical activity curbs Parkinson’s Disease incidence; Type 2 diabetics told to curtail excess finger-sticking—good idea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 1
December 10, 2018
Only 1 in 8 Americans “metabolically healthy”—are you? The self-test that predicts your risk of dying from heart disease or cancer (HINT: It helps to live in an old NYC brownstone!); Modified citrus pectin for cancer; Canada, where a cholesterol of 7 can make you a ticking time-bomb! A Siberian husky administers an accurate “pet” scan; Kids adopt dangerous sedentary habits as early as six; Vitamin D/schizophrenia link confirmed; Study heralds end of pulling “all-nighters” for exam success. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 2

A new scan may soon revolutionize screening for osteoporosis; Solutions for adrenal fatigue in multiple myeloma; Sweetened drinks—but not fresh fruit—may hike risk for diabetes; Is Miacalcin nasal spray a viable treatment for bone loss? Fruits, vegetables forestall memory loss in men; Does saturated fat consumption increase the risk for Alzheimer’s? Vitamin D may get you discharged from the hospital sooner; Nestles tests new probiotic that promises to combat dandruff. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 5, 2018
Only one in 8 people are metabolically healthy; "Bear with me"; What are some of your best supplements of 2019?; How important is myrosinase in broccoli sulforaphane supplements? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Are hard boiled egg yolks dangerous?; I'm 68 and haven't had any vaccines. Do I pose a danger to my grandchildren?; Is it true that only a certain type of fish oil is effective for dry eye?; What do you think about magnesium water? Click HERE for part 1.

How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1
December 4, 2018
Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings shares a broad array of strategies for averting mental decline in his book, "The Aging Brain." To what extent is dementia pre-ordained by our genes? Can we overcome our genetic predispositions? What roles for exercise, sleep, stress reduction? What evidence supports lifetime learning? What medications rob memory? What type of diet has been shown to stave off brain deterioration? Are there “brain foods”? What supplements have memory protective effects? Does hormone replacement help? Is there scientific evidence to support the benefits of spirituality? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings, "The Aging Brain." Click HERE for part 1.