Women's Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 28, Part 1
March 2, 2015
The six healthy lifestyle tips that could reduce a woman's heart disease risk by 92%; top medical journal says nutrition should be a mainstay of treatment in psychiatry; reversing the epidemic of peanut allergy; the probiotic revolution--new frontier in health and medicine. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 21, Part 1
February 23, 2015
Has the effectiveness and safety of statin drugs been exaggerated? Vaginal steaming: It's a "hot" new spa craze, but is it healthy? "Cads" vs. Dads: can a man's marital fidelity be predicted via his finger length? Are you in danger of exercising TOO MUCH? Resveratrol reduces mini-strokes and prevents loss of walking speed in the elderly. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 27, 2015
Are vitamins in food more potent than supplements? How to lower homocysteine naturally. Nutrition for uterine fibroids. Is olive leaf extract safe to take during pregnancy? Is the current trend of limiting sugar scientifically based? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
January 21, 2015
Natural treatments for estrogen dominance. Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine ok for adults with asthma? Natural therapies for nasal staph infection. How much sugar is too much? What about sugar alcohols? Click HERE for part 1.

Complex Women’s Pain Issues, Part 1
January 20, 2015
Ob/Gyn Dr. Eden Fromberg discusses her approach to complex women’s pain issues—pelvic floor dysfunction and vulvodynia. She weighs in on modern birth practices which are dehumanizing and may have long-term adverse health consequences for baby and mother. Are we too infatuated with technology? Do fears of malpractice promote unnecessary C-sections? Is midwifery a preferable option? Dr. Fromberg explains how her mastery of yoga and movement therapies can assist patients in pregnancy and help them overcome challenging gynecological issues. She discusses the benefits of breast feeding to both mother and child. Click HERE for part 2.

Complex Women’s Pain Issues, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Ob/Gyn Dr. Eden Fromberg. Click HERE for part 1.

Women’s Health, Part 1
January 14, 2015
Women’s health is the subject of today’s podcast with Dr. Joel Evans, MD, author of "The Whole Pregnancy Handbook." We talk about Estrogen Dominance, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy vs.botanicals for menopause, natural treatment for fibroids, endometriosis, and menstrual disturbances. Why is the incidence of breast cancer surging? Is soy dangerous? Is natural progesterone a panacea? Learn about Liiv.com, a start-up technology company that promises to empower patients and revolutionize medicine. Click HERE for part 2.

Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Joel Evans on a wide range of women's health topics. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 15, Part 1
November 17, 2014
High-fat diet postpones brain aging; Vitamin E vs. hip fracture; Surprising prevalence of vitamin D deficiency across the board in neurological diseases; Green coffee bean extract won't melt the pounds off but protects from consequences of obesity; Chocolate is a natural stress buster; Stress shortens your telomeres, but healthy lifestyle can mitigate its effects; Do statins up women's risk of thyroid cancer? A good reason to embrace natural treatments for anxiety--commonly-prescribed anti-anxiety drugs can hasten Alzheimer's. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 9, 2014
Ostera for osteopenia: not just for women! Does strontium have the same side effects as bisphosphonates? Are there cautions prior to dental procedures? Does the Salad & Salmon Diet need an update? Is eating “lean” meat all that important now that we have more knowledge about the lack of harm of saturated fats?