Intelligent Medicine

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rob Verkerk, Founder, Executive & Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health International & Alliance for Natural Health USA.

opular health sites claim meat is pro-inflammatory—but what does the science say? Vitamin Shoppe announces it will add prescription testosterone to its sports supplement offerings; Over half of ginkgo leaf extracts adulterated—as are many other herbal products sold by sketchy companies; What does TSH reveal about thyroid function? Should minerals be avoided when taking thyroid medication?

Health hazards of peeing in pools and hot tubs; Natural alternatives for parasites; Deprescribing Ambien; Should you avoid Ashwagandha if you have a thyroid problem? Adding collagen to protein powders—can that overload the kidneys? If exercise doesn’t melt belly fat—is it worthless? Covid lockdowns hastened brain aging in teens; Study misrepresents reason buttery croissants hike heart risk; Dirty microwaves harbor heat-resistant bacteria.

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin “Weighs In” on the significant role of the microbiome in integrative medicine. From its impact on various organ systems to its broad influence on human health, the discussion highlights the symbiotic relationship between humans and their microbiota. Leyla explores how the microbiome affects the immune system, gut health, endocrine responses, neurological functions, and more. The episode also touches on how lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and environmental exposures influence microbial balance, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to wellness.

There's too much plastic!; Does a keto diet double the risk of heart attack and stroke?; A discussion on flawed methodology in scientific research.

What do you think of Boswellia and ginger to aid in aches and pains and promote sleep?; Do you have a favorite Mediterranean diet cookbook or website?; I'm a 75 year old male. Should I add methylene blue to my supplement regimen for its anti-aging benefits?; What is the name of that memory game that kids love?

Dr. Devra Davis, Founder, Senior Fellow & President Emerita of the Environmental Health Trust, and author of “Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation,” reveals the health risks posed by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from everyday devices like cell phones, earbuds, and wireless routers. Dr. Davis explains the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, emphasizing the potential DNA damage caused by non-ionizing radiation found in EMFs. She discusses the outdated safety guidelines, especially the FCC's 27-year-old standards, and the uneven regulations worldwide. The conversation also covers animal studies demonstrating EMF-related health risks, the potential misuse of meta-analysis in studies by organizations like the WHO, and the growing concerns over new technologies such as 5G. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Davis delve into the suppression of critical information by industries and the need for safer technology practices and regulatory standards.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Devra Davis, author of "Disconnect: A Scientist's Solutions for Safer Technology."

Good health starts in your digestive gut also known as the intestinal tract. It is the largest immune system organ of the body containing up to 80% of your body’s immune cells. Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen from the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts details the importance of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in maintaining gut health and overall well-being. She touches on the impact of COVID-19 on gut microbiota, and a variety of health conditions linked to gut health. The benefits of Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics are highlighted, along with general advice on improving gut health through diet, exercise, and probiotic supplementation.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Naturopathic Practitioner, Jane Jansen of the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts.

“Wild West” of Ketamine dispensing led to Matthew Perry’s death; Why living at high altitude can trim weight, improve metabolism; The prescribing loophole for compounded semaglutide drugs; Ozempic/Wegovy studies yield conflicting results on depression/suicide risk; Good news for doctors—public still prefers advice from health professionals over AI Chatbots (but barely!); What can restore cartilage in your joints? Despite my best efforts to curate my feed, why does Facebook continue to bombard me with tempting high-calorie recipes?

Physical activity linked to increased brain volume in kids; GI illnesses in Olympic athletes who competed in Seine swims; How long to wait after tooth extraction before flying? If exercise is impossible due to physical limitations can you still lose weight? Late summer brings risk of mosquito-borne illnesses; Anti-inflammatory diet found to curb onset of 59 chronic diseases; Alleged superiority of liposomal vitamin C; Why super-model Elle McPherson’s eschewal of aggressive breast cancer treatment isn’t such a big deal.

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin “Weighs In” on causes and treatments of neuropathic pain, particularly focusing on the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid and acetyl L-carnitine. She discusses various neuropathic conditions such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and burning mouth syndrome. Leyla highlights scientific research and clinical trials that show the benefits and safety profiles of these supplements compared to traditional pharmaceuticals. She also touches upon common side effects, optimal dosages, and the significant improvement in neuropathic pain management offered by these treatments.

Study: Are plant based meat analogues better for metabolic health?; I use Desenex powder regularly. Do I need to be concerned of any talc it contains like the Johnson & Johnson product?; My daughter has a rash on her neck and hair loss. Is this due to stress?

I'm using low calorie dieting to lose weight and keep it off and so far it's working; Thank you for standing against free speech crushers!; You state that saturated animal fats are not harmful. Does that mean saturated fat is good for me?; Is it possible my daughter in law had a miscarriage due to mRNA?; Eye formulas contain a lot of zinc. How much is too much and what do you recommend?; Is there any benefit to taking #1 collagen peptides for bone health?

In "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More," Dr. Christopher Palmer offers a unified theory of the root cause of all psychiatric disorders. It’s a matter of deficits in metabolic function, which can be triggered by a variety of insults including environmental toxins, poor diet, sleep deficits, altered microbiome, inflammation, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. State-of-the-art imaging studies reveal the role that brain energy deficits play in a multitude of disorders. In his clinical practice of psychiatry, Dr. Palmer utilizes a ketogenic diet to upregulate the efficiency of brain mitochondria, resulting in dramatic symptom remission. He decries the “band-aid” approach of of conventional psychiatry which prioritizes symptom relief via drugs—generally incomplete—over a search for underlying precipitants, which can yield more comprehensive recovery.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christopher Palmer, author of "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More."

Jayne Buxton is the author of "The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet." It's replete with scientific references. Her exposé pushes back on the widely-popularized notion that drastic reduction of animal protein will improve human health while heading off planetary catastrophe—Buxton demonstrates the science behind it is weak and steeped in confirmation bias. She probes the forces aligned to propagate that message—a powerful alliance of Big Food, Big Medicine, Big Agriculture, Big Philanthropy, Big Media, Big Government, and Big Academia. The EAT-Lancet initiative, which proposes draconian restrictions on animal protein consumption, failed muster in a recent trial intended to demonstrate its effectiveness against heart disease and cancer. Meat and full-fat dairy are not the problem, but the excess carbs that are inevitable with many vegetarian diets are. Buxton contends the world’s population can be fed and the environment safeguarded by adoption of

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jayne Buxton, author of "The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet."

Study that claims meat causes Type 2 diabetes to promote a plant-based agenda is fatally flawed; World’s foremost infectious disease doctor stricken by rare infectious disease; What happens when you don’t have a gall bladder? Apricot seeds for cancer? Is melatonin a candidate for Alzheimer’s therapy? New study falsely implies shingles vax may reduce likelihood of dementia; Cannabis smoking linked to head and neck cancer