
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 9, 2025 • 30min
Decoding Seed Oils: Impacts on Health and Diet, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jonathan Rubin, CEO of the Seed Oil Free Alliance.

Jul 8, 2025 • 27min
Beyond Sunlight: Dr. Carl Rothschild on the Benefits of Red Light Therapy, Part 1
Exploring the Health Benefits of Red and Infrared Light Therapy with Dr. Carl Rothchild, the founder, researcher, and owner of Trifecta Light™ Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in LED Infrared/Red Light therapeutic technology. He details the numerous health benefits of red and infrared light therapy. He discusses the therapeutic potential of LED technology, particularly in the form of full-body light beds. Topics covered include the impact on mitochondria, tissue regeneration, fat loss, improving athletic performance, and alleviating conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathy. The episode emphasizes the scientific foundations and practical applications of this emerging technology.

Jul 8, 2025 • 39min
Beyond Sunlight: Dr. Carl Rothschild on the Benefits of Red Light Therapy, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Carl Rothchild, the founder, researcher, and owner of Trifecta Light™ Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in LED Infrared/Red Light therapeutic technology.

Jul 7, 2025 • 42min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 5, Part 1: Hair Growth and Restoration
A slew of ultra-powerful weight loss drugs are in the pipeline—ironic that Westerners need them so much? RFK Jr. wants every American to wear a fitness tracker; New study upends belief that inflammation is inevitable with aging; Rating products for hair growth and restoration; Why electric vehicles may make us carsick.

Jul 7, 2025 • 42min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 5, Part 2: Can liver fibrosis be reversed?
Treating episodes of surging blood pressure, hot flashes and nausea with Xanax may miss a root cause; Can liver fibrosis be reversed? Researchers discover 96 environmental chemicals lurking in toddlers’ bodies; 12% of doctors 70 and older found to have cognitive deficits—time to take the keys away? Early to bed, early to rise . . . permits more exercise; Tailored probiotic sponges up toxic PFAS chemicals in GI tract; Let’s retire the misleading BMI as a guide to optimal body composition.

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.