Intelligent Medicine | The Best of High Tech Medicine and Alternative Modalities
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
- World Cup!
- What did humans eat from the Ice Age to the Bronze Age?
- What supplements should I avoid while undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
- What is the treatment for sarcoidosis of the lung? Both my friend and his wife have it.
- I'm 78 and had a hysterectomy. Is it safe for me to eat tofu or other soy foods?
- Mitopure joins L'Oreal to create a face cream with Urolithin A.
- Does taking hyaluronic acid orally cause water retention?
- Can you discuss ETA contained in New Zealand green mussels?
- What are your thoughts on using vibration devices to help osteoporosis?
Nathan Jones, founder and CEO of Xlear, Inc., reveals xylitol’s role in supporting oral and nasal “gateway” microbiomes by selectively starving acid-producing Strep mutans rather than indiscriminately killing bacteria, and warns that harsh mouthwashes can disrupt beneficial oral bacteria linked to nitric oxide production and possibly blood pressure. Jones outlines Spry and Xlear products (gum, mints, toothpaste, m...
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Nathan Jones, founder and CEO of Xlear, Inc.
Nitric Oxide Explained: Vascular Health, Exercise Performance, and N1o1 with Dr. Nathan Bryan, international Leader in Molecular Medicine, the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He details NO as a ubiquitous messenger affecting blood flow, erectile function, cognition, exercise performance, endothelial dysfunction, and aging-related declines in NO production....
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nathan Bryan, international Leader in Molecular Medicine, the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health.
Should you stop taking glucosamine based on a new study linking it to Alzheimer’s? What’s behind the spate of “Tai Chi Walking” social media posts? Undereye “festoons”—what to do about them? Are antibiotics the only treatment for SIBO? Vaping after smoking hikes risk for lung cancer.
Why aren’t there more medical insurance plans that cover alternative medicine? Solutions for Long Covid; MK7 vitamin K slows arterial calcification; Keto diet shows promise for treatment of anorexia; It’s not so much salt restriction—it’s the dietary sodium/potassium ratio in hypertension; Study finds multivitamins don’t keep you from getting Covid—but when you get it, it’s milder; Incidenc...
Sleep, Glymphatic Detox, and the Hidden Heart Risks of Sleep Apnea: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explains how sleep supports brain “housekeeping” via the glymphatic system, a glial-lymphatic waste-clearance network most active during sleep that moves cerebrospinal fluid through brain spaces to remove metabolites and toxic proteins such as amyloid beta, with sleep deprivation linked to amyloid accumulation. She notes other ...
- Is there any truth to some of the latest news that claims glucosamine supplements accelerate dementia and Alzheimer's?
- Some key points on methodology - what were they actually measuring?
- What does glucosamine have to do with hyperglycosylation?
- What may be the real driver of persistent musculoskeletal pain in menopause?
- What are your thoughts on hyperbaric oxygen for treating hard-to-heal wounds?
- Kudos to holistic veterinarians!
- My prostate is Swiss cheese now after so many biopsies
- What's the latest on melatonin?
In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Professor Kieran Murphy, an interventional neuro radiologist and prolific inventor from Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Murphy has developed numerous innovative medical devices and filed 60 patents. He shares insights from his book, “The Essence of Invention: Medicine and the Joy of Creativity,” discussing his work on medical innovation, hi...
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Kieran Murphy, author of “The Essence of Invention: Medicine and the Joy of Creativity,”
Pandemic Policies, Vaccines, and Harms to Children: pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book “Kids and COVID: Costly Mistakes That Must Never Happen Again.” Mumper argues parents should question authorities, citing early pandemic decisions such as lockdowns, masking, and a “one size fits all” vaccine strategy despite children’s low risk from COVID. She supports the Great Barringt...
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper.
Want a suitcase of antibiotics? Online “wellness” companies will oblige, but the disruption to your microbiome may last up to 8 years; What’s the best form of curcumin? New push to promote nutrition instruction for doctors—is it enough? “Borderline anemia”—what could be the cause?
More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; A one and done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Will cataract surgery interfere with benefits of light exposure? Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down t...
Perimenopause, Insulin Resistance, and Persistent Muscle & Joint Pain: A Functional Medicine Framework: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses perimenopausal musculoskeletal symptoms—new or persistent joint pain, muscle aches, and tendon problems—and highlights a Clinician’s Journal article by physical therapist Tara Moore proposing insulin resistance screening in perimenopausal musculoskeletal care. She explains...
- Deprescribing thyroid and other meds in older adults
- Can I safely take serrapeptase for longer than four weeks?
- I want to take nattokinase but isn't there a 'clot dislodging' risk?
- Could you discuss C. difficile and how to treat it?
- I do stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors. Is this worthwhile?
- The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during X-ray procedures. What say you?
- I have a queasy stomach feeling, and my blood sugar is higher than usual. What are your thoughts?
- I've been using magnesium taurate to control palpitations and find I need more than usual.
- A comment about performance-enhancing drugs in pr...
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