Mental & Emotional Health

Clinical Focus: Anxiety, Part 2
November 12, 2014
Dr. Hoffman continues his discussion on anxiety.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 20, Part 1
September 22, 2014
The new iPhone arrives, but can cell phones give you cancer? Most people ignore Apple's explicit warnings about safe use! If you suffer from bipolar disorder, try turning yourself into a pretzel; Glucosamine, controversial for the joints, may actually extend lifespan; Do you agree with my politics, or do you just dig the way my body smells? Scientist gives his parents genetic testing kits, prompts family meltdown and divorce; Does this antibiotic make me look fat? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 30, Part 1
September 2, 2014
Doctors report unprecedented levels of professional dissatisfaction--here's why; Are we just lab rats in a vast experiment on the effects of long-term exposure to junk food? Testing on experimental Ebola vaccine begins; A natural supplement that reverses chemotherapy and radiation fatigue in cancer patients; Can bad memories be "erased"? Convinced that product you just bought is trans-fat free? Think again! The hidden dangers of carageenan present in many "natural foods." Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 21, Part 2
June 23, 2014
The #1 liver disease in America is caused by DIET! It already affects 20% of adults and an astounding 10% of children! By 2025 it will affect 25 million Americans and necessitate 5 million liver transplants per year! There is no magic prescription pill that will fix it. On today's broadcast we dish diet and supplement solutions for fatty liver disease; 15 year-old expelled from school for trading ADD meds for Cheez-Its--mother protests it's discrimination! Hamburgers increase risk for asthma--but is it about the meat? Should baldies rejoice--is a cure at hand? Click here for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Part 2
May 2, 2014
Dr. H continues his discussion with Dr. Julie Kolzet.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Part 1

Could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help you cope with anxiety, negativity or a chronic health problem? How is it different from traditional forms of psychoanalysis? How can CBT provide an adjunct to healthy weight loss? What are “The Three Me’s”? Where do biofeedback, meditation and relaxation techniques fit in? Manhattan psychologist Dr. Julie Kolzet explains who’s a candidate for CBT and how it works, even if previous attempts at talk therapy haven’t helped.

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Tips for beating stress Part 2
April 22, 2014
Dr. H continues his conversation with Dr. Aimee Shunney

Intelligent Medicine Podcast: Tips for beating stress Part 1

April is the cruelest month, so said TS Elliot. It's also National Stress Month, and we invited Dr. Aimee Shunney to weigh in with tips for beating stress. Some of your stress may be due to circumstances, but some may be due to internal stressors: hormone imbalance, sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation. We discuss natural remedies for stress like adaptogens, omega 3s, B vitamins, magnesium