Thyroid

Anne Louise Gittleman, Part 1: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause
January 4, 2018
Ann Louise Gittleman shares her insights on perimenopause from her new book "Before the Change." Why are so many women experiencing trouble in their 30s, 40s, and 50s? What are xenoestrogens? Is there a gallbladder connection? Could low thyroid be part of the problem? Can natural progesterone help? Is soy a no-no? Is it possible to exercise too much? Click HERE for part 2.

Anne Louise Gittleman, Part 2: A New Year’s Detox Regimen

Anne Louise Gittleman, author of "The New Fat Flush Plan," offers practical tips for detoxification. Is fasting the way to go? What role do bitters play? When is detoxification inadvisable? Can coffee enemas help? How do you cope with withdrawal? What nutrients are best for liver support? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 15, 2017
Can you talk about the care and feeding of our microbiota? Is there any danger to trying thyroid therapy even though I'm told my numbers are within the normal range? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 26, Part 1
August 28, 2017
Do B vitamins really cause lung cancer? If you swim in a brominated pool, do you need to take extra iodine? Do cancer patients who opt for alternatives do worse than patients getting standard care? Is it true that 97% of patients with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto's? Do women with slightly elevated cholesterol need statin drugs? What impact do almonds have on cardiovascular risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 23, 2017
Like the stock market, podcast downloads in New York at an all time high. The detriments of social media and a plea for a return to ethics and honesty. Help! I'm a 20-year-old male body builder and I've suddenly gained 10-15 pounds. Are my supplements effective when taken together or do they fight each other? I'm 73 and have a TSH of 5.78--my doctor says it's hypothyroidism--any nutritional suggestions? I've heard great things about trimethylglycine (TMG) but is it really that good? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 2
August 14, 2017
When is it prudent to avoid excess radiation from X-rays, CT scans? Infrasound rays inflict hearing damage on US diplomats in Havana; Does an elevated TSH always call for thyroid medication? Olive oil consumption reduces stroke risk; Do improperly sterilized scopes pose a danger during colonoscopy? Supplements for Alzheimer's; Loneliness may be more dangerous than obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 29, Part 2
July 31, 2017
Artificial sweeteners don't help you lose weight--and they increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other health problems; A caller with low T3 but otherwise normal thyroid tests; An earache that didn't go away with antibiotics; Blueberries promote good mood in young people; Slug mucus may be the key to surgical "super glue"; EGCG from green tea may counteract effects of high-fat/high-fructose diet; Scientists discover new way that walnuts promote health; Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT) repairs damaged cell membranes; Can natural therapies restore thyroid function after radioactive iodine for Graves Disease? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

“The Autoimmune Solution,” Part 1
July 11, 2017
Dr. Hoffman welcomes Dr. Amy Myers, author of "The Autoimmune Solution" and "The Thyroid Connection." Dr. Myers recounts her own struggles with Graves' Disease; What were the antecedents that caused her to develop this autoimmune thyroid disorder? How prevalent is autoimmunity? Why is it reaching epidemic proportions in the U.S.? Dr. Myers discusses how diet, leaky gut syndrome, toxins, infections, and stress combine to create a "perfect storm" for autoimmunity. What supplements work for autoimmunity? Is the Paleo Diet the best route to recovery? Why are beans and gluten considered no-no's for patients with autoimmunity? How do you heal the gut? Why is taking synthetic thyroid medication not enough for some patients? What role for iodine? Vitamin D? Is coconut oil beneficial? Click HERE for part 2.

“The Autoimmune Solution,” Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Amy Myers, author of "The Autoimmune Solution" and "The Thyroid Connection." Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 21, 2017
What is the progression of trigeminal neuralgia, what treatments can help? I have lower abdominal cramping and discomfort every time I eat, help! I am positive for two copies of the C677T variant of the MTHFR mutation, what does this mean? I have fatty liver and my doctor suggested Lipitor, does this treatment approach make any sense? Can L-carnitine inhibit thyroid function, I thought it was helpful for weight loss? I have iron deficiency anemia and my doctor wants me to have a kidney sonogram, why? Click HERE for part 1.