Women's Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Aerobic Exercise and Appetite Control
June 2, 2021
Study: Bitter taste receptors and clinical outcomes among patients with Covid-19; I received a Fitbit watch and it's definitely made me more aware of my daily activities; Aerobic exercise controls the ventromedial hypothalamus to control appetite better than anything else according to animal studies; I'm a 60-year-old woman suffering from hot flashes every 90 minutes. I've tried everything - HELP!; Concerning the "jab", what are the implications for autoimmune responses? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep
May 26, 2021
My daughter got the J&J jab in early March. Is she out of the woods for any danger of blood clots?; Is there any link between collagen and breast cancer? Should I stop taking my collagen supplement?; I'm 73 and appear to be requiring more and more sleep. Should I be concerned?; What is your opinion of Perfect Amino's compared to whey protein? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 22, Part 2
May 24, 2021
Ways we were wrong about Covid; Natural relief for nasal allergies; New tampons that diagnose yeast infections with color change; Cancer patients dunned with astronomical fees for parking; Weight loss supplements strikeout in latest comprehensive study; Do Covid vaccines contain heavy metals and other harmful additives? Can the vaccine cause “antibody-dependent enhancement”? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

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.