The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Leyla Weighs In: Genetic Testing
July 15, 2016
Acrylamide in our foods and how to reduce our exposure to this probable human carcinogen; Genetic testing is a great tool personalized nutrition--but here's where they fall short and why I don't use it yet.

Clinical Focus: Can eating pasta really help you lose weight? Part 1
July 14, 2016
Recent headlines have doubled-down on the recommendation that we eat more grains and ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils. Today we examine the evidence. Why is the press uncritically parroting the conclusions of a study sponsored by Barilla, the world’s leading manufacturer of pasta products? Is it journalistic malpractice? Can eating pasta really help you lose weight? Should we give up meat and butter? What’s wrong with the way the studies were performed? What’s the real take-home message behind the headlines? Click HERE for part 2.

Clinical Focus: Can eating pasta really help you lose weight? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his critical examination of the recommendation that we eat more grains and ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 13, 2016
Americans are getting fatter! Is Transcendental Meditation the best form of meditation? I’m taking supplements for my arthritis but would I be helped if I eliminated the Nightshades from my diet too? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Since a Vitamix breaks up food to the “cellular” level, will that create a leaky gut? I have Devic’s Disease, would I find relief with hyperbaric oxygen therapy? What are the best ways to lower LDL cholesterol? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 9, Part 1
July 11, 2016
The average woman now weighs about as much as the average 1960s man; Americans now the world’s third heaviest people; Government subsidies underwrite the obesity epidemic; Study confirms success of low FODMAP diet for IBS; Melatonin reduces fat mass, increases lean mass in postmenopausal women; Google seeks to curtail cyberchondria when you search medical symptoms; Sorry: joint cartilage not likely to “regenerate.” Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 9, Part 2

Butter makes a comeback as new studies demonstrate no link between consumption and heart risk; Exercise is an antidote to depression; New “Pillo” robot keeps your medications organized—but seniors sometimes suffer when they take prescriptions as directed; Epicathecins—from tea, chocolate and apples—dramatically reduce coronary risk; Zinc lozenges work to curtail cold symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
July 8, 2016
The prevalence of SIBO; how to treat it and when to introduce probiotics and prebiotics.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 1
July 7, 2016
Does aging make garlic better? That’s the headline in a recent edition of the Wall Street Journal which prominently features Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. Jay Levy, Director of Sales for Wakunaga America, dishes on the benefits of Aged Garlic Extract. Over 750 studies have been performed on this unique Kyolic ingredient. Benefits have been seen for retarding the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque, as well as for optimizing blood pressure within normal limits. Studies have confirmed that Aged Garlic Extract is compatible with many prescription cardiovascular medications. Additional benefits have been seen for supporting immunity in infectious diseases and cancer. What’s the history behind Aged Garlic Extract's discovery? How is it manufactured? What’s the optimal daily dosage? How does it differ from ordinary garlic extracts? What are the unique properties of S-allyl cysteine (SAC)? Why is allicin not present in Kyolic? Jay Levy reviews the wide selection of Kyolic formulations now available. Click HERE for part 2.

The Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jay Levy, Director of Sales for Wakunaga America, on the benefits of Aged Garlic Extract. Click HERE for part 1.