Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 25, Part 2
October 27, 2014
Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) heart slows progression of coronary artery plaque in new major study; HBOs John Oliver blows it in over-the-top critique of Mehmet Oz; Gluten-free diet relieves "brain fog" in celiac patients; Are kids really overdosing on vitamins from fortified cereals?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 18, Part 1
October 20, 2014
Sugar consumption in adolescence linked to memory problems—are our teenagers lab rats in a vast, uncontrolled experiment? At the other end of the age spectrum, sugar avoidance and use of a medical food that feeds the brain with ketones shown to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms; The Grapefruit Diet—new research suggests it actually help you lose weight; Antioxidant compounds in coriander prevent skin aging; Hormone Nazis to American men—no testosterone for YOU! Meanwhile across the pond, European health authorities confirm testosterone safety; The problem with touch-screen keyboards on tablets and phones—they could be a pain in the neck! Road warriors tend to pack on the pounds—a novel new theory as to why. Consumers tend to ignore calorie counts on food labels—here’s a new proposal to get people's attention. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 18, Part 2

Ebola confusion: Should we believe health officials' claims that it’s hard to catch? Will it continue to explode in Africa? Does it have the potential to spread to other impoverished regions of the world? Most importantly, will it create chaos in the U.S. in coming months? Are claims that natural products can help us fend it off legit? What role does intravenous vitamin C play in quenching viral infections? “Vampire” rejuvenation therapy—is there some truth to the notion that transfusions of young blood can fend off the ravages of aging? Scientists are honing in miracle substances in blood that may reach the marketplace within a decade. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 11, Part 1
October 13, 2014
Amid confused government pronouncements about Ebola, is the Zombie Apocalypse upon us? Link between breast implants, cancer under renewed investigation; A natural supplement knocks out Human Papilloma Virus; Exercise flushes stress-causing proteins from the brain in adults and improves academic performance in kids; New study reinforces benefits of vitamin C for colds; Simple do-it-yourself home test to tell you whether you’ll survive the next five years; If you want an antibiotic from your doctor, what time of day should you schedule your appointment? Is the stress/cancer link for real? Does chiropractic care really relieve sciatica? Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 11, Part 2

New study shows cognitive decline can be staved off without drugs: Dr. Hoffman provides a detailed road map on how diet, exercise, detox, bio-identical hormones, exercise, stress reduction and targeted nutraceuticals can forestall Alzheimer’s; Children with asthma who get the flu shot have three times the risk of hospitalization for flu. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 4, Part 1
October 6, 2014
Dr. Hoffman was off last weekend. Please enjoy this encore presentation of Intelligent Medicine. Four decades after Woody Allen's "Sleeper", a real-life "Orgasmatron" is patented; steroid injections for spinal stenosis found to be of limited value; conclusive proof that dogs and trees are good for your health; PETA offers bounty to broke Detroiters to test-drive vegan diet; vouchers for farmers' markets may boost healthy produce consumption in low-income families; no need for morning blood tests when checking testosterone in most men.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 4, Part 2

Intravenous Vitamin C prolongs survival in cancer patients receiving chemo; researchers hot on the track of the ultimate probiotic--it helps you shed pounds! a smartphone app that tracks changes in your microbiome; what if the government were to outlaw innovative medical tests that you and your doctor need to diagnose your complex medical problems?

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 20, Part 2

The new era of smartphones, smartwatches and "wearables" may revolutionize healthcare--are you ready? High-fat dairy may lower diabetes risk, combat inflammation and heart disease; new research shows how low-cal artificial sweeteners promote weight gain, diabetes. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 13, Part 1
September 15, 2014
What happened to Joan Rivers? Was her procedure botched, or should it never have been undertaken without additional precautions? Could her death have been avoided? Three serious concerns about the current Ebola epidemic; Resveratrol proves a potent antidote to dietary fat-induced damage; Federal Trade Commission slaps one of Dr. Oz’s favorite “fat-buster” supplements with multimillion dollar penalty for false advertising; Antibiotics hinder flu vaccine effectiveness; Your intestinal bacteria could impact your risk for breast cancer; Fish, Omega 3s protect against hearing loss; A doctor’s cry for help in the age of Obamacare; Medications for dementia found to be worthless, yet continued to be frequently administered to elderly patients. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.