Women's Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 25, Part 2
November 27, 2017
Being in a good mood when you get your flu shot increases its chance of building resistance; Singulair prompts nightmares, aggression, depression in kids with asthma; Lack of Omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids in pregnancy increases likelihood of schizophrenia in offspring; Low vitamin D hikes MS risk in women; Is Big Sugar paying off health groups to minimize sugar harms? Can women get more palpitations around ovulation? How much supplemental iodine is safe? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 13, 2017
Fennel helps reduce postmenopausal symptoms; Did you know that just having your smartphone within reach diminishes brain power? The new "brain drain."

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 1
August 10, 2017
Should your daughters be getting the HPV vaccine? Did Angelina Jolie have other options besides bilateral mastectomy and ovarian surgery? Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of “Waking the Warrior Goddess,” the most comprehensive guide to all research-proven natural approaches to prevent and fight breast cancer, discusses the pros and cons of the Gardasil vaccine: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Are there natural alternatives for prevention and treatment of HPV infections leading to cervical cancer? What role can AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) play in bolstering the immune system? What should women who test positive for the BRCa gene do? What are some natural ways of minimizing breast cancer risk? What supplements are beneficial? Is soy a no-no? Dr. Horner raises questions about routine screening mammograms. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of "Waking the Warrior Goddess." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Optimal male and female sexual performance, Part 1
July 13, 2017
Dr. Mohit Khera, Director Laboratory for Andrology Research at Baylor College of Medicine, and co-author of “Re-Coupling: A Couple’s 4-Step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex,” dishes on the latest research on sexuality. What are the health benefits of sex? Is testosterone safe? What are the benefits for men? Can it be helpful for women? Can just diet and exercise reverse Erectile Dysfunction? What supplements help ED? What’s the nitric oxide connection to ED? What’s the problem with frequent use of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra? Why is low-dose daily Cialis being promoted for both ED and BPH? What are the causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction? Is there a new blockbuster female sexual enhancer on the horizon? If you’re not interested in sex, is that a problem per se? Why is it said that ED may be a hallmark of circulatory problems? How does weight loss promote rekindling of libido? Is it true that more sex can prevent prostate cancer? Can men recover normal sexual function after prostate surgery? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Optimal male and female sexual performance, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Mohit Khera, Director Laboratory for Andrology Research at Baylor College of Medicine, about overcoming obstacles to optimal male and female sexual performance. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 24, Part 2
June 26, 2017
A caller with Lyme Disease, misdiagnosed for 20 years, wants to know if antibiotics will help, or should she pursue natural treatments? Breastfeeding benefits--for moms! Your grandchild is likely to be as sedentary as you are; How best to lower highly-sensitive C-reactive protein; B vitamins beneficial for breast cancer prevention; Common household chemicals shown to increase birth defects; 1 in 6 Americans report taking at least one psychiatric drug. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 2
June 19, 2017
Sulforaphane effective against Type 2 Diabetes; Low Carb diet enables most Type 2 diabetics to avoid insulin, taper oral meds, achieve blood sugar normalization; Extra virgin vs. refined coconut oil; Is vaginal estrogen safe for women with diabetes and a kidney transplant? What to do for bronchiectasis? Why is it so hard for patients with Crohn’s Disease to normalize their iron? French fries—but not potatoes—associated with increased death risk; Exposure to aircraft noise prompts blood pressure rises; World toll of obesity surpasses 2 billion. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 22, Part 2
April 24, 2017
Oral contraceptives reduce general well-being in healthy women; Skin rash--was it shingles? Could Hashimoto's thyroiditis make you feel sick even if you get the right dose of thyroid medication? What's more important in a probiotic, quality or quantity? Memorializing three luminaries of natural medicine who died this month; Melatonin for GERD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 21, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers some listener questions: "I'm progressing from osteopenia to osteoporosis despite taking Ostera--any suggestions?...What type of diet and supplements do you recommend for pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes?"