Women's Health

ENCORE: A reliable substitute for mammography? Part 2
March 31, 2022
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation about Thermography, a controversial imaging technique, with Dr. Kristine Blanche, owner and operator of the Integrative Healing Center of Long Island and New York City. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Is “breast implant illness” real? Part 1
March 24, 2022
Breast implants are now under the gun again after a checkered history. In the 80s reports of adverse events related to silicone breast implants led to FDA scrutiny and lawsuits against Dow Corning. Now, breast implants are once again under federal review over reports of a rare lymphoma in hundreds of women with “textured” implants. Dr. Sophie Bartsich, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, offers perspective on the current controversy. Is “breast implant illness” real? Has it been conclusively proven that breast implants cause lupus-like symptoms in women? Is there a high incidence of breast implant rupture? Do breast implants need to be checked on a regular basis after surgery? How often do they need to be replaced? How does Dr. Bartsich leverage her undergraduate training in psychology to meet patients’ expectations and address body image concerns? Which implants are safest? Are there alternatives to implants for women who don’t want foreign materials in their bodies? What about the opposite—breast reduction for women? And what options are available for men with gynecomastia? Does breast reconstruction after cancer make subsequent cancer detection more difficult? Can cosmetic breast surgery interfere with the prospects for breastfeeding? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Is “breast implant illness” real? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Sophie Bartsich, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who offers perspective on the current controversy. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Integrative Approaches to Women’s Care, Part 1
March 15, 2022
An interview with Gary Goldman, MD, one of America’s premier Functional Medicine gynecologists. We discuss integrative approaches to women’s care: PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, menopause, vaginitis, and HPV. What’s the rationale for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy? What’s the role of the microbiome? What supplemental nutrients does Dr. Goldman use for GYN conditions? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Integrative Approaches to Women’s Care, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Gary Goldman, MD, one of America’s premier Functional Medicine gynecologists. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer
February 23, 2022
My friend never had a cardiac event but her cardiologist has her on a statin. I'm concerned about very low cholesterol; My husband will be undergoing cyberknife for prostate cancer. Are there any supplements you recommend?; What's the best diet and supplements for losing weight after a hysterectomy?; Is tilapia healthy to eat? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 5, Part 2
February 7, 2022
Unrestrained eating and GI cancers; Scientists unravel mystery of Alzheimer’s—impaired autophagy; The AMA goes woke; Alternatives to drugs for osteopenia; Can supplements overcome frailty? Aspirin use may hike risk of heart failure; Light drinking may not prompt atrial fibrillation; Moderate caffeine consumption reduces risk of gestational diabetes, enhances tracking of moving objects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
January 28, 2022
Study: Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Plus, beware of fungicides in your citrus fruit!

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 1
January 3, 2022
Amid vaccine resistance, breakthrough infections, researchers explore mushrooms, Chinese herbal medicine; Breast pain after the Covid vax; Vitamin D for autoimmunity; When testing for Covid, time of day affects accuracy; A new heart test that can detect dangerous soft plaque; Did paying people to take Covid shots move the needle on vax rates? Ovary removal surgery before menopause hikes risk for dementia; When is it necessary to take blood pressure meds, when not? Natural ways to reverse high histamine levels. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 1, Part 2

Multivitamins slow brain aging; Ben Franklin was right—early bedtimes improve heart health, but only up to a point; Anxiety conclusively shown to alleviate anxiety; Covid shots and breast pain; Arginine improves efficacy of radiation for brain metastases; Fish intake curbs degenerative brain changes; Drinking coffee to offset sleep deprivation can cause blood sugar to soar. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.