Women's Health

Practical Solutions to a Condition that Plagues Millions of Women: Urinary Incontinence, Part 2
March 9, 2021
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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Menopausal Symptoms
February 10, 2021
The LDL buffer theory—why a high LDL may not be the whole ball game when it comes to heart risk; Is it okay to crush my glucosamine tablet and add it to my morning smoothie?; What can I do to lower my high fibrinogen levels?; I have diabetes and compromised digestion. Is whey protein a good meal replacement?; What can I do about my menopausal symptoms short of resorting to hormone replacement therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2
January 18, 2021
Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Nucleotides, Vagal Neuropathy, and More!
January 7, 2021
Any reasons or conditions why one would not want to supplement with nucleotides?; What are your thoughts regarding the need for antibiotics prior to dental work for people with joint replacements?; Any possible relationship between vagal neuropathy and thoracoscopy procedures?; What are the best treatments for bipolar 2?; There's a California P65 cancer warning on a product you recommend. Do you still recommend it? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 2
December 14, 2020
Melatonin is more than just a sleep aid—it may boost memory; How much calcium and vitamin D for seniors? Natural treatments for hand pain; Are there natural alternatives to blood pressure medication? Magnesium is an essential co-factor for vitamin D, and plays an under-appreciated role in immunity; Gum infections hasten metabolic syndrome; Test your heart by timing your stair-climbing; Moms’ intake of fish boosts babies’ cognitive scores. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chuck Yeager
December 9, 2020
Living to a ripe old age: Chuck Yeager; Study: Poor oral hygiene may result in metabolic syndrome; Study: Taking certain supplements before and during chemotherapy for breast cancer may be risky; I have low hemoglobin due to a bleeding ulcer. What can I do to raise my hemoglobin levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 2
December 7, 2020
Glucosamine outperforms exercise for longevity benefits; Hyperbaric oxygen shows strong anti-aging effects; Solutions for nighttime bathroom trips; Are supplements with soy-derived ingredients permissible on Whole30 diet? Federal court nixes approval of GMO salmon; Mothers’ lifestyle predicts when offspring will have their first heart attack or stroke; Vitamin D vs. the metabolic syndrome; CBD found not to impair driving. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 28, Part 2
November 30, 2020
Walking to work beats a casual stroll; High glycemic index (GI) proven to hike heart risk; Mexico bans soft drink sales to kids in effort to curb obesity; Natural treatment of acid reflux; Breast implant illness—is it real? Is there a way to avoid hernia surgery? Screen time associated with poor diet, health; Study reveals only one in ten medical treatments backed by solid evidence; What could be causing numbness in fingertips? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.