Mental & Emotional Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 16, Part 1
November 18, 2019
Highlights of the annual meeting of the American Nutrition Association: Why health professionals must embrace nutrition to solve America’s chronic disease crisis; Environmental toxins may be making us sick and fat; Why glyphosate—even at the low doses we all encounter—are damaging our health; You’ve heard of probiotics and prebiotics—what are postbiotics, and why do they matter? A nurse tells a caller to stop all her supplements prior to surgery—REALLY?? A new way to curb anxiety in dogs—with custom canine probiotics!! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 16, Part 2

China introduces its first Alzheimer’s drug—and its made from seaweed; What’s with claims of “enhanced absorption” by various supplement brands? Avocados fight diabetes—now researchers have discovered the active ingredient and plan to market it; Banning workplace sales of sugary beverages slashes consumption, trims waistlines; Investigators link vitamin E acetate in vaping products to lung harms—but new research suggests ALL e-cigarettes compromise heart function; Top scientists decry state of nutrition research; Start early to fend off Alzheimer’s; Coffee feeds your microbiome; Stress depletes your dopamine, setting stage for depression and addiction; It’s true: depression linked to diet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 9, Part 2
November 11, 2019
Doctors-in-training around the world receive scant nutrition instruction; As little as 15 minutes a day of walking could save billions in health care costs and productivity—but quality is more important than quantity; Is meat a source of deadly bacteria as vegetarian activists proclaim? Wild about saffron—it combats depression and neurodegenerative disease; When it comes to natural medicine, don’t rely on Wikipedia’s biased entries; Statins tied to risk of staph skin infections, and beta-blockers can exacerbate psoriasis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The World Food Supply and Your Health, Part 1
November 5, 2019
Baffled by her kids’ challenging health problems and finding no answers, an ordinary mom, Zen Honeycutt, embarked on a journey to discover the underlying causes of the modern epidemic of childhood illnesses like life-threatening food allergies, ADHD, and autism. Her search led her to found Moms Across America, a grassroots organization dedicated to forging a new standard for a healthy planet. Zen reveals startling details about the coverup of the toxic impact of GMO foods and glyphosate. Her children’s health was materially improved when she cleaned up her family’s diet, based on organic, minimally processed foods. She now travels across the country and around the world spreading awareness and mobilizing activism to support safe and sustainable agriculture and food production. Moms Across America is initiating a “Gold Standard” certification program to highlight safe brands. Her documentary, “Communities Rising,” describes her grassroots efforts and a new book, "Unstoppable, showcases her mission. Click HERE for part 2.

The World Food Supply and Your Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Zen Honeycutt, author of "Unstoppable: Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment and a Celebration of Community." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 1
October 28, 2019
The looming disaster of a broken medical system: burnout rampant among medical professionals and toll of waste approaches 1 trillion dollars; Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine gets high marks in landmark study; A caller’s wife faces a choice over treatment for osteoporosis; You’ve heard of the smart toilet—now they’re developing a smart bra; CBD for heart disease/for Parkinson’s; New study confirms low magnesium predicts heart risk; Depression—it’s an inflammatory disorder; Hospitals push new, more expensive 3D mammograms, despite scant evidence of superiority. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 2

Migraine treatments; vitamin D for migraines; Potato purée as effective as sugary gels for long-distance endurance athletes; Stress hikes risk for life-threatening infections; Lifting weights as you age cuts risk of premature death by 46%; Prescription eye drops may eventually supplant need for reading glasses; Fatty liver prevalent among teens—even kids of normal weight; Study dispels myth that high school contact sports put kids at risk for eventual cognitive decline; Fecal transplants may relieve IBS—but only if obtained from a “super donor.” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 1
October 21, 2019
1 in 5 Americans reports debilitating anxiety—magnesium offers natural alternative to medication; Some question “routine” colonoscopies; Do soy supplements prevent—or promote—breast cancer? NAC improves sperm quality; For best birth outcomes—avoid alcohol months before conception; Certain BP meds up risk for suicide; Which choline supplement is best vs. dementia? Mediterranean diet vs. skin cancer; Tomato phytonutrients counter UV skin damage. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 19, Part 2

How the baby food industry hooks toddlers on sugar, salt and fat; “Fruit drinks” for kids often contain little or no fruit and are laden with sugar; Mushrooms vs. prostate cancer; Is it OK for kids to be raised vegan? Supplements vs. dementia; Common bladder medication linked to degenerative eye condition; Alpha lipoic acid and progesterone vs. retinitis pigmentosa; New drugs show promise against macular degeneration; Johnson & Johnson hit with record 8 billion dollar penalty for not revealing side effects of popular anti-psychotic. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diagnosing The Joker
October 9, 2019
Diagnosing The Joker; Is my favorite smoothie safe for me to have with prediabetes? Click HERE for part 2. YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US LIVE FOR NEXT WEEK'S TAPING OF "Q&A WITH LEYLA." JUST GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT 3:30PM ET ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 FOR OUR FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT.