Intellectual Medicine

Nov 07 2024 77 ep. 25 mins 9
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My work as a practicing physician has been focused on enhancing human vitality by targeting health at a cellular level. My interest is in combining the best of conventional medicine, with advances in cellular biology to deliver novel approaches to address core issues that corrode health and accelerate aging. My 30 year career as a family doctor has enabled me to identify the greatest concerns and objectives of the patients I serve. My intellectual curiosity has helped me to research approaches to help address unsolved problems.

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Breaking Through Chronic Pain – A Functional Approach to Relief and Regeneration

Nov 07 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Petteruti dives into one of the most challenging aspects of aging and health: chronic pain. Pain may be a common part of life, but it doesn’t have to limit your vitality. Dr. Petteruti explores why conventional treatments often fall short, sometimes even worsening the very conditions they aim to help. Instead, he offers a fresh perspective on pain management

Revitalize Your Energy with NAD Therapy: The Key to Lasting Vitality

Oct 29 2024 17 mins  
In this podcast, Dr. Petteruti explains how NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) therapy can rejuvenate energy levels, support cognitive function, and help you sustain youthful vitality. Declining NAD levels are a natural part of aging, impacting cellular energy and leading to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and muscle weakness. But through targeted NAD injections, you can boo

Protecting Your Brain Health: Why Early Prevention Matters

Oct 29 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of brain health and why early prevention is crucial for maintaining cognitive function as we age. Dr. Petteruti from Intellectual Medicine explains the limitations of current Alzheimer’s drugs and highlights effective, holistic strategies for brain health, including heavy metal detox, reducing neuroinflammation, and supporting microvas

Obesity, Aging, and Sustainable Weight Loss: The Science Behind Longevity

Oct 09 2024 24 mins  
In this podcast, we’ll explore the key strategies for sustainable weight loss and improving overall health. Obesity plays a major role in conditions like heart disease, dementia, and cancer, and I’ll share insights from over 30 years of experience and research to help you address it. Learn about the essential nutritional changes, the role of medications, and when to consider th

Which is the Best Weight Loss Drug? What Are the Risks?

Jul 01 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we’re entering the era of drug therapy for weight loss—though these treatments have been available for over 50 years. Many doctors have been hesitant to use them, and societal bias has contributed to that reluctance. We’ll discuss the different drug treatment options available today, examine the long-term risks associated with them, and provide guidance on ma

Rethinking Medical Screenings: The Tests You Should Avoid

Jun 22 2024 28 mins  
Medical screening often seems like a logical step—finding issues early, even when you feel healthy, should help prevent problems, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many of us have been driven by fear and an overreliance on modern medicine to get tests that may cause more harm than good and don’t significantly prevent bad outcomes. In this episode, I’ll break

Hormone Therapy Methods: Separating Myths from Facts

Jun 11 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, we’ll explore the different methods of administering hormone therapy—whether by injection, oral pills, topical creams, or pellets. Each option has its pros and cons, but claims that one method is superior or more risky than another are unfounded. All forms of hormone therapy carry an equally low risk, and the best choice comes down to your personal preference.

Breaking Free from Medical Dogma: Regaining Control of Your Healthcare

Jun 04 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we explore how medical "consensus" can sometimes turn into rigid dogma, even when lacking strong evidence. We’ll discuss how these entrenched beliefs—such as the fear of hormones, the unquestioned reliance on mammograms, and the overuse of imaging—can limit your healthcare freedom and impact your ability to make fully informed decisions. By challenging these

Rethinking Cancer: A New Approach to Prevention and Health

May 28 2024 29 mins  
In 1971, Richard Nixon requested $100 million to find a cure for cancer, but over 50 years later, cancer rates have surged, especially among younger people and with breast cancer at epidemic levels. What went wrong? Cancer is a cellular disease, and waiting for tumors to appear before attempting to kill them isn't the best strategy. Evidence suggests cancer was rare before the indu

Understanding Libido: Nurturing Sexual Vitality Across the Lifespan

May 20 2024 29 mins  
Libido, sex drive, and desire are essential parts of human existence, yet they are often misunderstood. In this episode, we’ll explore the key factors that contribute to a healthy sex drive and what is considered normal when it comes to sexual desire and activity. We’ll also address questions like how often healthy couples have sex, the frequency of achieving climax, and the im