Intelligent Medicine

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Aly Cohen, Integrative Rheumatologist and author of "Integrative Environmental Medicine."

Stem cell therapy for blindness: Promise or peril? Are "leptin-blocker" supplements effective for weight loss? 'Harmless' painkillers up risk of cardiac arrest; A patient with blood sugar 1000 and kidney failure; Parents demand antibiotics from pediatricians, overestimate benefits, underestimate risks; Soy safe for women with breast cancer, may protect some from recurrence.

N-Acetylcysteine benefits for Parkinson's Disease; 80-year-old Amazon tribesmen have healthier arteries than average 50-year-old Americans--What are their diet secrets? Statins prompt 1/3 to 1/2 higher risk of diabetes in older women; More than 1/2 of college football players have suboptimal vitamin D, placing them at higher risk of muscle injuries; Is Neal Barnard right in asserting that carbs are a preferred fuel of mitochondria, and that high-fat diets invariably lead to weight gain and diabetes? Is there anything that can be done for small red blood cells?

Commensal gut bacteria and soil-based probiotics vs. standard probiotics.

"The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat." Author and neuroscientist Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D., shares cutting-edge research to answer one simple, yet confounding question: Why do we overeat and what can we do about it? What lessons do primitive hunter-gatherers offer us in terms of the evolution of our appetite mechanisms? What is leptin and how does it regulate eating behavior? What’s the take-home message of the failure of “Biggest Loser” contestants to maintain their extreme weight loss? What food qualities impel us to overeat? What foods provide the most satiety? What eating strategies can we employ to outsmart our hungry brains? What’s the role of sleep in governing eating behaviors? How does chronic stress undermine our dietary success? Are the Dietary Guidelines for America (DGA) really responsible for America’s epidemic of obesity? Are carbs the culprits? Or is it fat?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with neuroscientist Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D., author of "The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat."

Another remedy for painful leg cramps! Why the Biggest Loser is having trouble keeping it off. The role of resistant starch in colon health and blood sugar control—how it works.

Is Sambucol elderberry extract effective against colds and flu? I take antihistamines daily for vertigo, are there any contraindications for taking them long term? I have two cardiac stents, what is the optimal dose of vitamin K2 for me?

“Sex is not frivolous, it’s Mother Nature’s design to keep adults well.” That’s the core message of "Sexy Brain," by Dr. Lindsey Berkson. She documents the science behind the health benefits of intimacy. Is sex more than just aerobic exercise? Why is there an epidemic of sexual apathy and dysfunction among (even young) Americans? Does sexual fitness inevitably decline with aging? What role do hormone disruptors play in interfering with the body’s sexual circuitry? What’s the impact of testosterone? Estrogen? Oxytocin? DHEA? Can yoga help support lifelong sexuality? What are the negative effects of anti-depressants? Of oral contraceptives? What are pheromones, and how do they impact sexual performance? More at SexyBrainSystem.com and DrLindseyBerkson.com.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson who documents the science behind the health benefits of intimacy.

Six years later, most Biggest Loser contestants gain back all their weight and more; Pill, IUDs, hair dyes, prompt breast cancer in women; With all the choices available, which turmeric product is most effective? A second opinion on osteoporosis; Treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee; Mediterranean diet reduces risk for breast cancer; Health drawbacks of Daylight Savings Time.

Sulforaphane combats obesity; Treatment for MS spasticity; Do blood types predict male sexual performance? Add vitamin B3 to list of nutrients that can halt macular degeneration; Half of US deaths related to metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance--and 45% could be prevented with diet; "Rooster shots" for foot pain? Gluten-free diets reduce risk of Type 1 diabetes, but boost risk for Type 2; What could cause chronic iron deficiency in a 70 year old woman?

Most nutritionists advise staying away from processed foods, but which ones? Are cold cuts considered processed foods? Plus, toxic chemicals found in fast food packaging.

A Remarkable Breakthrough for the Treatment of Depression and Pain, Part 1

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation on the ketamine story with Dr. Steven Mandel, Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and President and Founder of the Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles (www.ketamineclinics.com).