Intelligent Medicine

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.

Episodes

December 25, 2025 29 mins
  • For dark days, get some sun in your eyes
  • The misleading vegan diet twin study
  • A least favorite thing from one of our listeners
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  • What are your thoughts on the efficacy of strontium for bone health?
  • What to you think of HRT for bone health?
  • I have aortic valve stenosis. Is there any alternative to surgery?
  • I have dry eyes after cataract surgery
  • Are there any benefits to Deer Antler for increasing HGH?
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Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder and president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health, discusses his significant influence on functional medicine and offers a deep dive into the history and benefits of fish oil, including its impact on cardiovascular health, inflammation, and immune system resilience. Dr. Bland elaborates on the necessity of balanced Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, an...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder and president of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health.

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The MAHA Initiative and Health Advocacy with Jeffrey Rose, a certified master hypnotherapist and advocate for the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Initiative. Jeffrey Rose discusses his involvement with RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement, which aims to advance public health and freedom of choice in medicine. The conversation highlights various health reforms, including the benefits of starting school later for teenagers, the f...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jeffrey Rose, a certified master hypnotherapist and advocate for the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Initiative.

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Popular media leverage weak study to criticize RFK Jr.’s rethink of standard recommendations for saturated fat avoidance; Poor quality plant-based diets hike cardio risk; A listener complains his lp(a) is going up with age despite his healthy diet, lifestyle; Scientists pinpoint cocoa ingredient that slows aging; Berry proanthocyanidins preserve brain power; Tattooing may promote inflammation, undermine immunity.

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Country singer Jellyroll dishes on his triple-digit weight loss odyssey; DGL for GERD—will it raise blood pressure? CBD curbs aggression in dogs; Hundreds of environmental chemicals may imbalance our microbiomes; ADHD isn’t just a malady—it may impart unrecognized superpowers; The evolutionary mismatch between our ancient genes and modern artificial environments; Could napping improve cognitive function? Heart attacks, lun...

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The Benefits of Matcha for Women in Menopause: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the potential benefits of matcha for women going through menopause. She explains how matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, offers higher concentrations of antioxidants, amino acids, and phytonutrients compared to regular green tea. These properties can help support cognitive function, mood stabilization, cardiovascular health, and weight...

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  • The benefits of sauna and sunlight during winter months
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis in autism treatment
  • What are good supplements to take for HPV virus?
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  • I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, but my symptoms may be caused by something else, per my oncologist
  • I've been taking acidophilus and eating yogurt, but still have diarrhea for the last five months since taking a round of antibiotics
  • The consequences of antibiotic use
  • My carotid artery intima-media thickness shows higher than normal thickness. Should I be concerned?
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Exploring the Benefits and Science of CBD and Canna Mimetics with Expert Maggie Frank, the national educator for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil. She has a deep-dive into the latest updates on CBD (cannabidiol) products, their benefits, and distinctions from THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Frank explains the endocannabinoid system and how phytocannabinoids like CBD can help achieve homeostasis in the body, aiding in stress ...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Maggie Frank, the national educator for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil.

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Examining the U.S. Healthcare System with Dr. Henry Buchwald: Challenges, Changes, and Solutions. Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice," is an emeritus professor and pioneer in bariatric surgery. He discusses the significant changes and current flaws within the U.S. healthcare system, including the commodification of medicine, administrative bloat, and the dec...

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Dr Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice."

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Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Dealing with muscle cramps that develop hours after exercise; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population aren’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; After marijuana legalization, some states want a do-over.

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The pros and cons of natural vs synthetic vitamins; Telehealth site for ADD meds lands founder in prison; Why eradicating H. pylori may set the stage for Alzheimer’s; Why integrative physicians often don’t accept insurance; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! 

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Unmasking Hidden Sugars in 'Healthy' Drinks: Leyla Muedin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, examines the surprising amounts of sugar found in commonly perceived 'healthy' drinks. She discusses how beverages like energy drinks, fruit smoothies, and chai lattes can exceed the daily recommended sugar intake, based on a study by Ben's Natural Health. Leyla warns that even health-focused products and homemade drinks can con...

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  • Antioxidants and resistance training for treatment of sarcopenia
  • Anabolic resistance with advancing age
  • Are there any holistic medicine approaches to treating Lewy Body Syndrome?
  • Is canned fish like sardines safe to eat?
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  • What are your thoughts on the benefits of magnesium threonate?
  • Is creatine helpful in building bone strength in osteoporosis?
  • What are your thoughts on the REMS ultrasound to diagnose bone mineral density status?
  • What should I do about my PSA, which appears to be trending upward?  
  • Are my diabetes meds causing erectile dysfunction?
  • Does maltodextrin spike blood glucose tremendously?
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