Women's Health

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?

Postpartum Depression, Part 1
September 17, 2014
A high percentage of women suffer from the devastating symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). Dr. Hoffman interviews PPD expert Dr. Shoshana Bennett, psychologist, radio host, and author of numerous books including Postpartum Depression for Dummies. What are the symptoms? Why are women susceptible after having a baby? What role does nutrition play? Do specific supplements help alleviate PPM? Do correctable thyroid and female hormone changes contribute to the problem?

Postpartum Depression, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion with PPD expert Dr. Shoshana Bennett.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 11, 2014
Are probiotics for everyone? What supplements are recommended after gall bladder surgery (removal)? What is causing my burning mouth? The benefits of Kyolic Aged Garlic extract – what’s the dose? What do you think about oral HGH (human growth hormone)? Can fish oil cause an oily nose? Thermography vs. mammography: Which is better?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 28, 2014
Can a vegan diet cause skin graft rejection? How effective is the HCG test (a pregnancy test!) in detecting and monitoring cancer? What supplements can I continue taking while pregnant?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 5, Part 2
July 7, 2014
The debate over mammograms heats up; a Physician's Declaration of Independence; Thrash-Metal fan suffers blood clot on brain from overzealous head-banging; Are green tea extracts harmful to the liver? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 2
April 24, 2014
Can smoking make your veins more prominent? At what age can a woman stop having regular GYN visits? Are there home testing meters for uric acid? Natural therapies for gout.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 19 Part 1
April 21, 2014
“Allergic” to sex? Here’s why; Red meat makes elderly females stronger; Anti-depressants during pregnancy—a really bad idea; America’s newest affliction—“SCT”; Green tea boosts brain power; American’s reject “Low-fat” food options. Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Q&A with Leyla Part 2
April 2, 2014
Mixed signals--good Body Mass Index, bad waist-hip ratio, what does this mean? Post-menopausal weight gain and "Syndrome W"; nitric oxide supplements; Dr. Hoffman weighs in on this week's New England Journal of Medicine op-ed calling for tight regulation of the supplement industry.