Men's Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 1
November 19, 2018
Low carb diets shown to be best for losing weight and controlling insulin, appetite; Gluten avoidance—even without celiac disease—improves GI symptoms and promotes weight loss; Correct strategy for addressing dysbiosis with antimicrobials; A caller reports great results with natural strategies for ulcerative colitis for her 18 yr old, but now wants acne advice. Darkness, cold weather, prompt booze cravings; A caller with heart enlargement and mitral valve regurgitation; Natural support for concussions; Pycnogenol for prostate enlargement. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 15, 2018
What is the impact of Lipitor on vitamin K? Could statins increase calcification in the heart?; Folic acid and B12 supplementation and the risk of colon cancer; Could EcoPhage be as miraculous as described?; What do you think of the study correlating high vitamin D levels to prostate cancer?; What's the correct dosage of strontium to take? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 3, Part 2
November 5, 2018
Does taking oral glutathione raise glutathione levels? Vitamin D for a marathoner? A listener recalls nutrition pioneer Dr. Carlton Fredericks; Can supplements lose their efficacy after long-term use? Father jailed in France for child abuse—with Coca Cola! It’s true: Stress impacts fertility! Abstinence makes the brain grow sharper—when you stop using marijuana; Curcumin safe to use with blood thinners, thyroid meds; Low Vitamin D levels correlated with risk of dementia, prostate cancer death; Today’s medical students, raised on screens, have trouble performing surgical task requiring manual dexterity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 24, 2018
Latest study claims fish oil not beneficial for diabetes—Really??; What can I do about one-sided hearing loss? Many doctors are saying that it cannot be cured; A friend was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that his therapy will commence with him receiving estrogen. Does that make sense?; Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate each day?; Is a nitric oxide supplement counterproductive on my varicose veins, since dilation is the key here? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 22, Part 1
September 24, 2018
The terrible health legacy of Hurricane Florence—overflowing hog lagoons, leaking coal ash pits, toxic mold; New Apple Watch ECG—boon or bane? What if you’re thyroid tests are off but you feel fine? A fix for nighttime leg cramps; Green tea vs. uterine fibroids; Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk—is it the olive oil? Kids are going back to school with toxic school supplies; Treatments for enlarged prostate. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 19, 2018
Cordyceps Mushroom for the treatment of multiple sclerosis?; The documentary, "What the Health?"; A break-down of the magnesium supplement products offered at FullScript. "I have low testosterone and my urologist is hesitant to prescribe it. Any supplement(s) I can take instead?" Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 1
September 13, 2018
Surviving Prostate Cancer Without Surgery, Drugs, or Radiation, a film by Peter Starr, himself a 12-year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. In his film, 56 doctors share the truth about natural healing and prostate cancer to help avoid impotence, incontinence, and most importantly, return of the cancer. What are the pitfalls of PSA screening and biopsies? What part does detoxification play in optimizing recovery? What diet works best for prostate cancer? Is exercise important? What about the role of stress? Can men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer safely take testosterone? What are the downsides of hormonal treatment with Casodex and Lupron? By what means can men using natural approaches be monitored for signs of recurrence? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Natural Treatments for Prostate Cancer, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Peter Starr, a 12 year prostate cancer survivor who decided to eschew conventional treatment and embarked on a personal experiment with natural cures. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 25, Part 2
August 27, 2018
Survey of meat consumption shows countries with highest intake have longest life expectancies; Survival plummets when carbs replace saturated fats; Best supplements for inositol/choline? The healthiest level of alcohol consumption is ZERO; Can the supplement DIM lower a man’s testosterone? Dehydration affects brain performance; Water repletion restores normal blood pressure in most sufferers of weakness and lightheadedness; Is the annual PAP smear overkill for most women? Even one night’s sleep deprivation causes muscle loss, fat accumulation, and inflammation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.