Women's Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 2
January 28, 2019
90-year-old cyclist wins event, sets record, is disqualified for doping, blames bad hamburger; Exercise may not amp up your metabolic rate—so why bother? Polyphenols vs. plant sterols; Lectins as a cause of neuropathy? Doctors save man by pumping 15 cans of beer into his body; Does taking folic acid increase the risk for breast cancer? Despite warnings, antibiotic over-prescribing rampant; Fried food linked to higher death rate in women; Boomers who turned away from pot in their middle years are flocking to cannabis-based remedies; Lipoic acid restores body’s aging body clock. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 26, 2018
CBD inhibits signaling of invasive breast cancer. "Thanks to your advice, I've had great improvement in my symptoms!" "According to my colonoscopy, I have "small pockets". My doctor said to eat more fiber but to avoid seeds, nuts, and my favorite foods." I'm 34-years-old and after taking lamotrigine and oral contraceptives, I have memory and cognitive symptoms, could I have a toxic brain? Can you please elaborate on what endothelial dysfunction is and is it common in those with high cholesterol? Click HERE for part 2.

Sexism In Medicine, Part 1
December 6, 2018
In "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick," feminist journalist Maya Dusenbery looks at the roots of sexism in medicine. Why are women’s health complaints often dismissed? How has Freudian psychology with its notions of “hysteria” and “conversion disorders” undermined the legitimacy of women’s complaints? Women are disproportionately affected by pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, incapacitating menstrual cramps, and migraines and IBS; they are also far more likely to suffer from autoimmune disorders; they are often under-treated for heart problems which are erroneously thought to be predominantly male. Why is research lagging in these areas that so disproportionately affect women? Does greater inclusion of women in the ranks of health professionals promise more female-centric care? Or do institutional barriers within a paternalistic system limit progress? How can women surmount obstacles to equitable care? Click HERE for part 2.

Sexism In Medicine, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with journalist Maya Dusenbery, author of "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 10, Part 1
November 12, 2018
Press parrots claims that your supplements are dangerously adulterated with illegal prescription meds—really? Upping water intake halves risk for women’s UTIs; Are bone broths contaminated with heavy metals? Alternatives to Fosamax; What to do when your urine test reveals a body burden of mold and chemical toxicants; Archeologists uncover first evidence of ancient use of pumpkin spice; Traces of opiates found in 3500-year-old Cypriot urn; Hyperbaric oxygen speeds resolution of sudden hearing loss; New probiotic shows potential to lower cholesterol; Typhus—the scourge of ancient Athens, decimator of Napoleon’s armies, and killer of millions in World War 2—makes a comeback in LA homeless camps. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 31, 2018
My mother has a high CRP, fever, and water accumulating around her heart. Why is this happening?; My son and his wife are expecting! What are your supplement recommendations for pregnancy?; I think N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) works better than L-glutamine for food sensitivities; Can vitamin K be taken at the same time as vitamin D?; What is your opinion of dental implants? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 24, 2018
What do you think of flu shots for the masses as most doctors recommend? Wouldn't it be better for most people to maintain higher blood levels of vitamin D?; I'm a 44-year-old female with Lynch syndrome. Is it necessary to have my ovaries removed?; I've experienced lowered blood pressure with just 250 mg of nicotinamide riboside. Is this common?; I would like to try CBD oil for anxiety but I'm currently taking Plavix. Any interaction I should be concerned about? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 13, Part 1
October 15, 2018
Press parrots claims that your supplements are dangerously adulterated with illegal prescription meds—really? Upping water intake halves risk for women’s UTIs; Are bone broths contaminated with heavy metals? Alternatives to Fosamax; What to do when your urine test reveals a body burden of mold and chemical toxicants; Archeologists uncover first evidence of ancient use of pumpkin spice; Traces of opiates found in 3500-year-old Cypriot urn; Hyperbaric oxygen speeds resolution of sudden hearing loss; New probiotic shows potential to lower cholesterol; Typhus—the scourge of ancient Athens, decimator of Napoleon’s armies, and killer of millions in World War 2—makes a comeback in LA homeless camps. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 1
October 11, 2018
The latest installment in our free-ranging discussions about vitamin D with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. The “elephant in the room”: skeptics have lately pushed back on the efficacy of vitamin D and impugned the motives of top vitamin D researcher Michael Holick MD. Sounds “too good to be true”—-how could vitamin D be so beneficial for such a myriad of conditions? What are the autoimmune benefits of vitamin D? What are the latest findings linking low D levels to breast cancer risk? Is oral vitamin D supplementation equivalent to getting it the natural way—via the sun? What are optimal levels of D? Why is it that individuals require such different levels of supplementation? What about D in pregnancy? For athletic performance? For fending off colds and flus? For diabetes? For autism? Are certain formulations of D superior to others? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 10, 2018
Is my HDL too high at 133, should I be concerned? What is a good diet for Sjogren's Syndrome, can it be cured? What can I take in place of Prolia for osteoporosis? Can I take your recommended joint supplement while on Eliquis (apixaban)? My daughter was told by her lactation coach that exercising would make her breast milk sour, does that make sense? Click HERE for part 1.