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

July 11, 2025 23 mins

Staying Cool and Eating Right: Summer Meal Tips and Hydration Advice. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin has strategies for eating well during a heat wave without needing to cook extensively. She highlights no-cook meal ideas, including salads, tinned fish preparations, and charcuterie boards, along with refreshing dishes like ceviche and gazpacho. Layla also addresses the debated topic of drinking fluids with meals, providing advi...

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  • More and more patients are looking for root causes to their ailments
  • I'm 51 years old and my PSA is starting to climb. Is there anything I can do to slow the progression?
  • Do I really need a red light therapy device or does early morning sunlight provide the same benefit?
  • What do you think of the R.E.M.S scan for bone density?
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  • A story about Familial Hypercholesterolemia
  • The importance of coronary artery calcium scoring in determining the need for a statin
  • A weedkiller worse than glyphosate being used in the US
  • Can I eat one meal a day indefinitely?
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The Seed Oil Controversy: Unpacking Health Risks and Alternatives with Jonathan Rubin, CEO of the Seed Oil Free Alliance. The discussion focuses on the potential health hazards posed by seed oils, which have become ubiquitous in the American diet. They explore how these oils may be linked to chronic disease and obesity and compare this with the mainstream view that considers them harmless. Jonathan shares insights from his...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jonathan Rubin, CEO of the Seed Oil Free Alliance.

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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 cov...

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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. 

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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.

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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’...

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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 cert...

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  • 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?
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  • 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?
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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 t...

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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.

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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 ...

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nina Teicholz, a PhD nutritionist, founder of the Nutrition Coalition, and author of "The Big Fat Surprise".

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“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.

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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 lower...

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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 a...

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June 26, 2025 31 mins
  • It's too hot to cook!
  • A natural approach to tinnitus
  • A closer look at vaccines
  • Scam alert using the likeness of a colleague.  It could happen to you!
  • AI is making us dumber
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