

Intelligent Medicine
Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 44min
Functional Sobriety: The Nutritional Road to Overcoming Alcohol Challenges with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Founder, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Functional Sobriety, and author of “How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol.”

Jul 2, 2024 • 30min
Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 1
Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America, exposes the alarming truth about glyphosate in a detailed discussion on food safety and environmental toxins. Zen shares her personal journey of founding the organization and discusses the adverse effects of GMOs and glyphosate on health, particularly children's health. She highlights concerning findings from various food tests, including school lunches and gluten-free foods, and explains the systemic issues within regulatory agencies. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of environmental toxins, global health regulations, and potential solutions within communities.

Jul 2, 2024 • 35min
Fighting for Safe Food with Zen Honeycutt, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director of the national nonprofit Moms Across America.

Jul 1, 2024 • 41min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 29, Part 1: Recovery from Fractures
Women’s health update: Mammograms newly-mandated for all women over 40, and the profound brain effects of hysterectomy; Adverse effects of overzealous prescribing of sleep meds—massive weight gain and thyroid dysfunction? Health authorities can’t decide whether ultra-processed foods are harmful—but new study shows they worsen prognosis for cancer survivors; Low-fat plant-based diet advocate dies at 77; Supplements to hasten recovery from fractures (think turmeric!); When seniors need to worry if heart rate hikes during exercise.

Jul 1, 2024 • 41min
Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 29, Part 2: Is your yard a toxic Superfund site?
Is your yard a toxic Superfund site? Sick chimpanzees instinctively seek out medicinal herbs when sick; Are allergy shots worth it? Paxlovid flops for COVID pneumonia; Fish oil for hip arthritis; The verdict on Splenda; Which is better for brain health—whey protein or resistance exercise, or both? Do we all need more fiber?

Jun 28, 2024 • 22min
Leyla Weighs In: Testosterone and Cardiovascular Risks
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the epidemic of low testosterone in men and its associated health risks, referencing a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. She explains the causes of low testosterone, including obesity, lifestyle factors, and certain medications like statins. Leyla also highlights the importance of lifestyle changes in managing chronic diseases and the global movement towards lifestyle medicine, underscored by the recent Doha Declaration advocating for lifestyle medicine as a transformative healthcare approach.

Jun 27, 2024 • 31min
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Muscle Mass
The importance of muscle mass; What is the meaning of IgG, IgA and IgM. I'm concerned about my immune system; How do you feel about Black Seed Oil for immune support?

Jun 27, 2024 • 40min
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Overactive Bladder
I have Parkinson's and I notice my medication has yellow dyes in it. Can't these be manufactured without artificial colors?; Can you recommend a good joint supplement I can take for the rest of my life?; I've been diagnosed with 14 high risk HPV types. What supplements can I take to mitigate risk?; Can lipase enzymes break down trans fats in our food?; I take 5 grams daily of creatine monohydrate. Should I take more for brain health?; I have overactive bladder but I'm reluctant to go on medication. Any recommendations?

Jun 26, 2024 • 27min
From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 1
Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy. She shares her journey as a DES baby with multiple endocrine challenges, including reproductive cancers. Through exhaustive research she overcame her problems and enjoys high functioning at an age where many women are in steep decline. She discusses various forms of hormone replacement, why conventional ideas about menopause treatment are misguided, how supplements can enhance the safety and efficacy of hormone replacement, and the impact of dietary factors like soy. She has written extensively about the effects of hormone disruptors on women’s health. Check out her membership program, Everything Hormones, and her Substack, Agile Thinking.

Jun 26, 2024 • 42min
From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy.