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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; Incidence of so...

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 accumul...

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...

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 B...

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...

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 c...

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 performa...

Comprehensive Insights into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Erika Schwartz, author of “ The New Hormone Solution .” In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman speaks with Dr. Erika Schwartz, an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. They discuss the evolution and controversies surrounding hormone therapies, including the impact of the Wom...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Erika Schwartz, author of “ The New Hormone Solution .”

Dr. Garth Nicolson, Founder, President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Emeritus Research Professor of Molecular Pathology at the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Huntington Beach, California, and Research Advisor for Nutritional Therapeutics , explains how membrane damage from free radicals and loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential contribute to declining energy with age, noting studies...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Garth Nicolson, Founder, President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Emeritus Research Professor of Molecular Pathology at the Institute for Molecular Medicine in Huntington Beach, California, and Research Advisor for Nutritional Therapeutics .

The “Enhanced Games”, with no-holds-barred performance-enhancing drugs, yields scant advantages over “clean” contests; Does saturated fat increase insulin resistance? Can a heart attack victim avoid statin use with CoQ10? Omega-3 fish oil shows promise vs. type 2 diabetes; Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW!

AI founders call for Congress to set guardrails against AI-accelerated bioweapon development; Deprescribing thyroid medication in seniors; Low-arginine/high lysine diets vs. herpes; Researchers test the “5 second rule” for dropped food; Long-term antidepressant use comes under new scrutiny.

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses research showing simple strength tests—grip strength and a five-rep sit-to-stand chair test—predict longevity in older women. In a University at Buffalo study of over 5,000 women ages 63–99 followed for eight years, stronger grip and faster chair-stand times were linked to lower mortality; every additional 7 kg of grip strength corresponded to a 12% reduction in...

Can topical B12 help relieve itching? The types of doctors to avoid Getting back to basics A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching You say you're dairy sensitive but you use whey protein. Please explain. What are your thoughts on a lactose relief patch that is on offer?

Is high blood pressure genetic? Are we stuck having to take blood pressure meds? Could you please critique the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation? I've had strep throat three times in two months! What gives? I've had queasy reactions to protein added foods

A Brand New Tool for Gut, Inflammation, and Brain Support: Holistic Practitioner Jane Jansen details Essential Formulas’ Dr. Ohhira’s Postbiotic Fermented Food Concentrate , a non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, capsule-free fermented paste in travel-friendly, non-refrigerated sachet packets. She explains the difference between probiotics and postbiotics, emphasizing that this concentrate delivers p...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with holistic practitioner Jane Jansen.