Women's Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 6, Part 1
April 8, 2019
What’s the ideal Omega 6:3 ratio? Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids have opposite effects on childhood asthma risk; Mick Jagger’s heart valve surgery explained; When cancer cells are found in the uterus, is hysterectomy mandatory? Does chocolate really make acne worse? Research dispels popular view that sugar is a “pick-me-up”; Globally 1/5 of deaths attributable to diet—but is red meat the culprit? Fatty fish reduces risk of gouty attacks; Fish oil, vitamin D—under fire lately—vindicated by latest study results; Are your mitochondria leaky? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 30, Part 2
April 1, 2019
Are claims that “probiotics are dangerous” substantiated? Anti-depressants uniformly cause weight gain; An amino acid that may counter Alzheimer’s, ALS; Phthalates in plastic impair fertility—are they lurking in IV bags, catheters, and other disposable medical devices? Supplements and lifestyle to lower C-reactive protein; A caller attests to reality of Zyrtec withdrawal—how to wean off dependency; Vitamin D helps overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis; Flaxseed may aid metabolism, promote weight loss; Healing with essential oils. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Is “breast implant illness” real? Part 1
March 28, 2019
Breast implants are now under the gun again after a checkered history. In the 80s reports of adverse events related to silicone breast implants led to FDA scrutiny and lawsuits against Dow Corning. Now in March 2019, breast implants are once again under federal review over reports of a rare lymphoma in hundreds of women with “textured” implants. Dr. Sophie Bartsich, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, offers perspective on the current controversy. Is “breast implant illness” real? Has it been conclusively proven that breast implants cause lupus-like symptoms in women? Is there a high incidence of breast implant rupture? Do breast implants need to be checked on a regular basis after surgery? How often do they need to be replaced? How does Dr. Bartsich leverage her undergraduate training in psychology to meet patients’ expectations and address body image concerns? Which implants are safest? Are there alternatives to implants for women who don’t want foreign materials in their bodies? What about the opposite—breast reduction for women? And what options are available for men with gynecomastia? Does breast reconstruction after cancer make subsequent cancer detection more difficult? Can cosmetic breast surgery interfere with the prospects for breastfeeding? Click HERE for part 2.

Is “breast implant illness” real? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Sophie Bartsich, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who offers perspective on the current controversy. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 23, Part 1
March 25, 2019
Bayer stock slumps as jury finds for plaintiff in Roundup cancer lawsuit; Costco is first of major retailers to pull Roundup weedkiller from shelves; Pros/cons of laparoscopic surgery; Vaginal rejuvenation with lasers; High-fructose corn syrup—comparable to what humans consume in a single soda per day—promotes intestinal cancers in mice; Novel gene therapy promises reversal of blindness; 71 yr old shatters world planking record— but a 57 yr old has him beat by a mile! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 23, Part 2

EBT heart scan with calcium scoring for early detection of heart disease; That health app you’re using may sell your private medical info to shady 3rd parties; Sorry, cannabis is bad for teenagers’ brains; Breast implants under federal review over cancer, autoimmune concerns; Nuts support cognitive health; Natural solutions for GAD (generalized anxiety disorder); Just telling patients to “lose weight and exercise” doesn’t work; Reused cooking oil—used to make restaurant fried foods—found to be potent breast cancer promoter. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Clinical Focus: The Plot Against Keto, Part 1
March 14, 2019
“Keto Crotch” became a viral meme in the media and was widely disseminated on social platforms. It’s a repudiation—in very personal terms—of the popular trend toward low-carb and Keto diets. But something’s fishy about Keto Crotch—there are strong indications that it’s part of an organized campaign to impugn the low-carb movement, which is gaining major popular inroads, and is threatening the bottom-lines of powerful commercial interests like Weight Watchers, pasta and bread makers, cereal companies, the beverage industry and other purveyors of carbs. Is there any truth to the claim that low-carb diets imperil feminine hygiene? What’s the evidence for a conspiracy to generate a media buzz via paid “influencers”? And that’s not all: Dubious studies have spawned headlines that suggest low-carb diets cause atrial fibrillation, stoke cravings, and contribute to digestive problems—what’s the truth? Are we being deliberately manipulated? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 9, Part 1
March 11, 2019
Resistance training, swimming, and tennis fight aging; Does Stevia counteract Lyme Disease? Blueberries for blood pressure; Pomegranate juice for slowing memory decline. “PharmaBro” continues to direct his pharmaceutical empire from prison; Doc sends robot into ICU to inform patient he’s dying; Low-carb diets linked to atrial fibrillation—Really?? Pregnant women can slash their kids’ autism risk by taking a prenatal multi. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 2, Part 2
March 4, 2019
Treatment for CFS and Fibromyalgia; Insurers contain costs by issuing blanket denials for necessary medical procedures; Will stool test kits supplant colonoscopy screening for colon cancer? Should negative media reports prompt consumers to shun probiotics? Is laser hair removal safe? Should all diabetics routinely be prescribed statins? Smoking in pregnancy triples kids’ risk of ADHD. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 16, Part 1
February 18, 2019
Vitamin C improves blood sugar control in older patients, diabetics; Acupuncture eases menopausal symptoms; Natural treatment for osteoarthritis; How much calcium for a man with coronary artery calcification? Bill Sardi reports on the benefits of hyaluronic acid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.