Intelligent Medicine

I’m a 60-year-old woman recently told I have osteopenia, is this a real diagnosis? What do you think of applied kinesiology? WebMD is still touting the benefits of vegetable oils and the dangers of saturated fat, have they not caught up or do they know something we don’t? Every time I follow an autoimmune diet I become constipated, what gives? Would you recommend radioactive iodine for Grave’s disease?

Is most scientific research bogus? What is your opinion of Nina Teicholz’s "The Big Fat Surprise?" What blood tests would you recommend in addition to an EBT heart scan? What other ways can I incorporate coconut oil into my diet since I don’t fry my food? Would you recommend inositol and choline for OCD?

The best of high-tech and the best of natural therapies—are combined by today’s guest, Dr. Aaron Katz, Chairman of Urology at Winthrop University Hospital, and host of Katz’s Corner on WABC radio. Dr. Katz is a pioneer in introducing Active Holistic Surveillance which enables certain men diagnosed with early prostate cancer to undertake natural therapies while avoiding the harms associated with surgery or radiation. Dr. Katz discusses how new, innovative tests will help better identify those men who can safely eschew conventional treatments vs. those with aggressive cancers that call for more drastic intervention. He discusses the current controversy over testosterone therapy—boon or bane for men? Routine PSA screening—does it do more harm than good? Dr. Katz enumerates basic lifestyle steps that men can take to avoid prostate problems—diet, exercise, stress reduction and targeted supplements. All this as a prelude to the upcoming Men’s Health Seminar featuring Dr. Hoffman as the Keynote Speaker, on June 13th 2015. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Integrative Urology with Dr. Aaron Katz, Part 2

ENCORE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 1

ENCORE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 2

Taking your Questions: I'm 60 years old and doing Paleo but I'm not able to take the weight off; My wife is on a low carb diet and has plateaued.

"The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer." We interview the author, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, who heads the Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California. How much of cancer is attributable to lifestyle? Or is it just a matter of the “luck of the draw” as some people allege? What role does environmental toxicity play in the causation of cancer? What is electromagnetic pollution? What NOT to eat for cancer; What type of diet benefits cancer patients? Is it “different strokes for different folks” when it comes to therapeutic diets for cancer? What supplements are most important? What about adjunctive therapies like intravenous vitamin C, poly MVA, and ozone? What about exercise and movement? Is there a stress connection to cancer, and what can be done when having cancer is stressful in itself?

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, who heads the Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California.

Statin use causes low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. I’m taking a statin and Brilinta since my angioplasty, can I also take turmeric? Is nicotinamide effective for the prevention of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas as described in the New England Journal of Medicine? What supplements can I take to get rid of sugar cravings?

There’s a study that claims a glass of red wine is equivalent to an hour at the gym, is this just "clickbait"? My lower lip sometimes becomes red and my dermatologist suggests desonide cream, is there something more natural I can take? Are microwaves dangerous, can they cause cancer? What is the optimal level for fasting blood glucose and one and two hours after eating?

In her new book, "Through the Shadowlands," science journalist Julie Rehmeyer chronicles her odyssey through a mysterious illness. After encountering debilitating fatigue, Rehmeyer got no answers from medical doctors other than a diagnosis of CFS--Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Even the slightest exertion prompted severe exacerbations. After one particularly incapacitating bout, she undertook an extreme measure--a desert retreat to Death Valley. There she discovered that one component of her illness was mold sensitivity. Rehmeyer describes how volatile gasses emitted by molds can cripple the nervous systems of susceptible individuals. She emphasizes that there's no "one-size-fits-all" solution to CFS; different patients respond to different measures like diet, supplements, hormonal support, or immunomodulators. Rehmeyer has become a vocal advocate for CFS research, and briefs us on the latest advances. She also offers a critique of a much-maligned study--PACE--which concludes that CFS patients just need exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy to recover.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with science journalist Julie Rehmeyer, author of "Through the Shadowlands: A Science Writer's Odyssey into an Illness Science Doesn't Understand," who chronicles her odyssey through a mysterious illness

Statins found to lower testosterone, increase risk of erectile dysfunction; A caller asks for advice after removal of an adrenal gland; In further confirmation of brain-gut connection, prebiotics combat anxiety, depression; Natural Rx of hypertension with Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract

Aromatherapy with rosemary oil enhances memory; Can the progression of aortic stenosis be slowed? Are "parent oils" superior to fish oil? Will quitting e-cigarettes cause weight gain? Does even a little weight loss make you healthier? Alternate-day fasting: Does it produce more weight loss than ordinary dieting? Avocados combat metabolic syndrome; Does coffee cause high blood pressure? Swearing improves strength, athletic performance.