Women's Health

ENCORE: Female Sexual Dysfunction, Part 1
April 27, 2021
Dr. Madeleine Castellanos joins us for a discussion of integrative treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Dr. Castellanos is a chapter co-author with Dr. Hoffman of "Integrative Sexual Health," part of a Dr. Andrew Weil series of textbooks about integrative medicine. She offers a deep-dive on women’s sexual responses which involve a complex interplay between physical and psychological factors. What health benefits does sex confer? What are common roadblocks to sexual enjoyment among women? Why was “female Viagra” a bust? What roles for testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, oxytocin, estrogen, progesterone? Why are birth control pills and antidepressants sexual downers? Can a woman’s thyroid get in the way of her sexual enjoyment? Do diet and supplements make a difference? Are nutraceuticals like Maca, ginseng and soy isoflavones helpful? What does “Mindfulness” have to do with sex? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Female Sexual Dysfunction, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Madeleine Castellanos about integrative treatment of female sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 24, Part 2
April 26, 2021
Higher mushroom consumption slashes cancer risk; A caller with an abnormal MTHFR test seeks advice; Will the vaccine alter DNA permanently, or increase the risk for Mad Cow Disease? A single dose of the Sinovac confers meager protection; Reliance on Himalayan salt and sea salt may raise specter of iodine deficiency; Women report menstrual abnormalities after Covid vax; Mammograms may yield deceptive results in aftermath of shots; Betaine found to reverse abnormal behaviors in mouse model of schizophrenia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 17, Part 2
April 19, 2021
Vaccine passports are a bad idea; Exercise in pregnancy builds healthier kids; IVF babies grow up without deficits; Low-saturated fat diet advice to pregnant women may compromise their children’s microbiomes; Cocoa vs. fatty liver; Fosamax + strontium—are they a good combo for osteoporosis? Chelation vs. ozone therapy—what’s the difference? Pot smoking impairs vision; Ireland goes big on vitamin D public health mandate. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypothyroidism and ADHD
March 26, 2021
Hypothyroidism in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children; Compounds from apples may boost brain function.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pre-Surgery and Post-Surgery Protocols
March 24, 2021
Where can I find your pre-surgery and post-surgery protocols?; Both my thyroid and gallbladder have been removed. Am I screwed?; What can I do for myofascial pain?; Report: Gen X and Gen Y are more prone to disease than their parents at their age; Is there any other option for painful endometriosis besides a total hysterectomy? Click HERE for part 1.

Practical Solutions to a Condition that Plagues Millions of Women: Urinary Incontinence, Part 1
March 9, 2021
Female Incontinence: It’s time it came out of the shadows, given that nearly 1/2 of women will suffer from it to some extent during their lifetimes. It can cause depression, isolation, and shame, and prompt women to limit essential hydration. Urogynecologist Dr. Jill Rabin, co-author of "Mind Over Bladder: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Continence" argues that women should not be resigned to incontinence—it can be overcome in a majority of cases. Starting with simple, practical lifestyle interventions, graduating to specialized behavior modification and pelvic floor strengthening techniques, and using medications and surgery only where necessary, a variety of solutions are available. New minimally invasive corrective surgeries obviate the need for lengthy hospitalization and recovery. An innovative new technique, Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) borrows from acupuncture to deliver painless electrical stimulation to re-establish urinary control. Click HERE for part 2.

Practical Solutions to a Condition that Plagues Millions of Women: Urinary Incontinence, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Urogynecologist Dr. Jill Rabin, co-author of "Mind Over Bladder: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Continence." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 1
March 8, 2021
Of 2.5 million COVID-19 deaths recorded worldwide, 2.2 million were in countries where more than half the population were overweight; Honoring a woman nutrition pioneer for Women’s History Month; “Fact-checkers” censor social media content that challenges prevailing medical narrative; Is “zero risk” attainable? Fatigue persists after ablation for atrial fibrillation. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Spinal Stenosis and Athletic Yoga
February 18, 2021
Could my spinal stenosis have been caused by the athletic yoga I've been practicing?; Can my daughter take NT Factor while breastfeeding her newborn?; I am Apo E 3/4. What is the best form of magnesium for my brain?; What are UPFs and why are they so bad?; Every time I take zinc I get nauseated. What can I do? Click HERE for part 1.