Women's Health

A Six Point Program to Reverse Postpartum Depression, Part 1
November 17, 2015
Postpartum depression is a serious problem that confronts a high percentage of new mothers. Pharmacological fixes offer only partial relief with the risk of serious side effects. Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. is a psychologist who specializes in postpartum depression and pregnancy-related problems. She outlines a 6 point program to head off or reverse postpartum symptoms. It is comprised of lifestyle modification with diet, exercise, and optimal sleep, as well as sound mental hygiene principles. Supplements, too, may play a role in preventing or ameliorating postpartum depression, especially the Omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. How can you tell if you just have a normal case of short-term “postpartum blues,” or a full-blown case of postpartum depression? How can partners be part of the solution? How to eat strategically to ward off symptoms? What role do wildly fluctuating hormones play? How do Omega 3s offer dual benefits—to Mom, as well as her offspring? Click HERE for part 2.

A Six Point Program to Reverse Postpartum Depression, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., a psychologist who specializes in postpartum depression and pregnancy-related problems. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 3, Part 2
October 5, 2015
Natural ways to cope with fall allergies; Football hazards; Natural therapies for concussion, traumatic brain injury; New chelation study underway; Does egg consumption increase heart risks? New test identifies women who don't need chemo for breast cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 2
September 21, 2015
Don’t just stand there, do NOTHING for early breast cancer; Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts and olive oil, protects breasts; Melatonin shows potential to slow breast tumor growth; Current early school start times harmful to kids' health and academic performance; Resveratrol may slow Alzheimer’s progression; Over 60s should take vitamin D to stave off dementia; Untimely death of another integrative pioneer, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 22, Part 2
August 24, 2015
Milestone New England Journal opinion piece calls for labeling of GMOs and investigation of their toxic effects; FDA approves first “female Viagra”—is it safe, and will it deliver? Are your “pre-washed” greens really clean? Alpha lipoic acid yields circulatory, anti-aging benefits in mice. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 9, 2015
C. diff and Flagyl: What else can help? Uterine polyps and estrogen dominance. Is stevia safe? Natural therapies for menopausal hot flashes. Therapies for arthritis of the hip. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 1, 2015
Is casein in yogurt bad for brain health? Is it okay to take CM Core with Metformin? Is there a remedy for pulmonary fibrosis? What supplements would you recommend for infertility? How much vitamin D to take to get up to normal levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What prenatal vitamins do you recommend? Which is the better B12: methylcobalamin or cyanocobalamin? Does vitamin D deplete magnesium? Will giving up Nightshade vegetables help alleviate my fatigue? Any remedies for Impetigo scars? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 28, Part 1
March 30, 2015
The facts behind Angelina Jolie's controversial decision to have her ovaries removed; boost your vitamin D by taking your supplements the right way; sleep influences diet, and diet influences sleep; a sure fire natural way to boost sex drive, performance; how to counteract stress-eating; modern marijuana is high-test and sometimes laced with fungus, pesticides, heavy metals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 21, Part 1
March 23, 2015
Mediterranean diet trumps medical therapy for heart disease--but doctors woefully ignorant about nutrition facts; Cardiac Syndrome X--the silent killer of women; Birth control pill triples risk for Crohn's Disease; New study makes case for delaying surgery, radiation in early prostate cancer; Too many x-rays, MRIs for back pain lead to poor treatment decisions; Breast is best: the longer babies breastfeed, the more successful they are in life! Is testosterone safe to use, and can chrysin boost testosterone? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.