
Intelligent Medicine
Pioneering complementary medicine practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman takes a cutting-edge approach to health, wellness, and aging. He covers both conventional and alternative modalities, as well as nutrition, exercise, and supplements.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2025 • 24min
ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Navigating Detox--Key Foods and Nutrients for Liver Health
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explores the significance of detoxification and its impact on overall health. She highlights the role of the liver in detoxification and discusses how various foods and nutrients can support liver function to optimize detoxification pathways. Leyla covers the importance of consuming organic produce, clean seafood, and minimizing exposure to toxins found in household products, medications, and certain foods. She also details the phase one and phase two enzymes involved in detoxification, the importance of specific vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and the signals that might indicate the need for liver support. Lastly, she encourages listeners to make healthier dietary choices and lifestyle changes to support their liver and overall well-being.

Jul 3, 2025 • 37min
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers: friend or foe?What brand(s) of fish oil do you recommend and why?My friend's doctor recommends a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Is this the best way to go? Are there other options?

Jul 3, 2025 • 32min
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ejection Fraction
What are possible causes for low ejection fraction?Can thyroid function affect ejection fraction?Does levothyroxine affect heart function?How does the functioning of our mitochondria affect heart health?What are your thoughts on CoQ10 and PQQ for heart health?What kinds of exercises are safe to do if your ejection fraction is too low? How long can I fast safely?

Jul 2, 2025 • 27min
Rethinking Heart Health: Uncovering Myocardial Bridges, Part 1
Unveiling Myocardial Bridges: A Hidden Cause of Heart Disease with Jeff Holden, a patient activist, author of “Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges,” and host of the “Imperfect Heart” podcast. Jeff shares his harrowing personal journey with myocardial bridges, a congenital heart condition often overlooked by the medical community. Despite experiencing unexplained cardiac symptoms and undergoing multiple medical tests, Jeff was only diagnosed after a provocative test at Stanford revealed severe vasospasms and a myocardial bridge. Jeff emphasizes the importance of awareness and proper diagnosis of this condition, which can mimic common cardiovascular diseases but requires an entirely different treatment approach. The discussion highlights the need for increased recognition among primary care physicians and cardiologists, the diagnostic challenges, and the impact of this often-ignored condition on patients' lives. This episode aims to educate listeners and promote better understanding and management of myocardial bridges in the medical community.

Jul 2, 2025 • 35min
Rethinking Heart Health: Uncovering Myocardial Bridges, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jeff Holden, a patient activist, author of “Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges,” and host of the “Imperfect Heart” podcast.

Jul 1, 2025 • 32min
Breaking Dietary Myths and Revolutionizing Nutrition Policy, Part 1
The Protein Paradigm: Redefining Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Nina Teicholz, a PhD nutritionist, founder of the Nutrition Coalition, and author of "The Big Fat Surprise". The discussion focuses on controversies around dietary guidelines, particularly the misrepresentation of low-fat diets and the critical role of protein in optimal health. Dr. Teicholz addresses the flaws in the US Dietary Guidelines, highlights the impact of institutionalized groupthink on nutrition science, and argues for the reassessment of protein recommendations and the demonization of saturated fats. She also examines the challenges and influence of food industry conflicts on public health policies and shares insights on the potential for meaningful reform under the current administration.

Jul 1, 2025 • 39min
Breaking Dietary Myths and Revolutionizing Nutrition Policy, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nina Teicholz, a PhD nutritionist, founder of the Nutrition Coalition, and author of "The Big Fat Surprise".

Jun 30, 2025 • 42min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 28, Part 1: Chili Peppers
“Delay, Deny . . .”— Feds take aim at prior authorizations that block patients’ access to care, surgeries, drugs they need; Electrodiagnostic testing with computers—does it add up for diagnosis? Are there non-surgical options for goiters? Chili peppers confer heart, cancer, longevity benefits; Will stem cells deliver a cure for insulin-dependent diabetics? Vitamin C reprograms skin cells to reverse age-related thinning.

Jun 30, 2025 • 43min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 28, Part 2: Preventing Osteoporosis
SAT’s getting shorter to match diminished attention spans of college applicants; Comprehensive review finds most of the studies on which we base our most accepted drugs and medical therapies are flawed; A heart drug approved in 2011 and used by millions comes under renewed scrutiny due to research irregularities; Best supplements for preventing osteoporosis; Tremors after Covid shot; Researchers discover how exercise lowers Alzheimer’s risk; Two new studies show exercise curbs cancer recurrence.

Jun 27, 2025 • 23min
Leyla Weighs In: The Root Causes of Fatigue
Addressing Fatigue: The Role of Nutrient Deficiencies and Lifestyle Changes. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the various causes and potential solutions for fatigue. She highlights how nutrient deficiencies, particularly in vitamins B12, D, and minerals like iron and magnesium, contribute to tiredness. Leyla emphasizes the importance of understanding the root cause of symptoms in integrative and functional medicine. She also touches on lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep patterns, high carbohydrate diets, and alcohol consumption that may exacerbate fatigue. Practical advice on dietary changes and the significance of regular check-ups for vitamin levels is provided, aiming to help listeners address fatigue and improve overall wellness naturally.