Allergy

Leyla Weighs In: Change
November 12, 2021
I take thyroid replacement and would like to add Quercetin to my supplement regimen. Is it safe?; Are you ready for change?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 16, Part 2
October 18, 2021
CBD cream for pain relief; Lifestyle a major factor in breast cancer outcomes; Are booster shots needed? Quercetin vs. allergies; Meat and mental health—are vegans at higher risk for anxiety and depression? Mushroom substance ergothioneine may enhance mood; Are embassy employees suffering from “Havana syndrome” victims of psychogenic illness? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 2, Part 2
October 4, 2021
Do vaccines after Covid and monoclonal antibody treatment run risk of bad reactions? Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE)--is it a risk with multiple boosters that are being proposed? New studies confirm full-fat dairy does not worsen cardiovascular risk; Fully one-third of Covid survivors experience Long Covid symptoms; DHEA improves women's sex drives and boosts efficacy of IVF for infertility; Juice avoidance curbs childhood overweight; Oral contraceptives prior to pregnancy hike risk for childhood allergies; Moms' intake of Omega 3s increases volume of grey and white matter in offspring; Breastfeeding reduces kids' risk for allergies, obesity; Did people drive crazier during lockdowns? Same amount of food consumed during shorter intervals (intermittent fasting) results in better metabolism, reduced weight, compared to extended eating hours; Anti-inflammatory diet checks asthma symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Debunking Myths about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 1
September 14, 2021
One of the world’s most authoritative experts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), author of "The Digestive Health Solution," dispels myths about this poorly understood condition. In an article entitled “Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome Exist?,” Dr. Benjamin Brown challenges the notion that it’s one overarching disease; rather there are many subtypes, amenable to solutions other than routine antispasmodics, antidepressants, and fiber supplements that deliver relief to a mere 25% of sufferers. And it’s not just a psychological disorder. He discusses the role of diet, probiotics, and herbs. What about the low-FODMAP diet? Gluten-avoidance? Food allergies? Histamine intolerance? Pancreatic enzymes? Cognitive-behavioral therapy and stress reduction? Is there a relationship between IBS and fibromyalgia? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fluoridated Water
September 1, 2021
Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may lower IQ in sons; Here's to mentors!; I can run a 7 1/2-minute mile run one day but then the very next day I'm out of breath doing a 9-minute mile. Why?; I'm allergic to poison oak and now get welts and bumps where I've had severe outbreaks in the past when exposed to it. Does this make sense? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Late Night Calf Muscle Cramps
August 11, 2021
Covid long-hauler's syndrome - stay tuned for a deep dive on treatments; My husband wakes up in the middle of the night with calf muscle cramps. What's causing this?; My nephew has experienced sudden swelling of different parts of his body. Is this simply an allergy?; You've talked a lot about hard plaque in the arteries but how dangerous is soft plaque? What causes it? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 7, Part 2
August 9, 2021
Is the latest “study” proclaiming Keto diet is “a disease-promoting disaster” legit? In victory for consumers, Bayer to pull Roundup from shelves; If you’re highly allergic to fish, does the vaccine pose a risk? NT Factor for Long Covid? Taking sugar for “energy” may deplete mitochondria; What’s the relative efficacy of different types of masks? Can frequent sex lower men’s risk for prostate cancer? Common cholesterol drug may curb symptoms of Covid; Challenging the assertion that pandemic will cause life expectancy to plummet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 29, Part 1
May 31, 2021
Reflections on the one year anniversary of COVID-19: Disease Control and Prevention vs. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness; Study documents widespread exercise declines, increased screen time, depression scores in wake of Covid; “Long Covid” is surprisingly prevalent—and scientists have no answers; Novavax vaccine shows efficacy, nears approval; COVID-19 survivors show long-term cognitive and psychiatric complications; Spring pollen season spells trouble for COVID-19 susceptibility; Does soy have feminizing effects in men? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 22, Part 2
May 24, 2021
Ways we were wrong about Covid; Natural relief for nasal allergies; New tampons that diagnose yeast infections with color change; Cancer patients dunned with astronomical fees for parking; Weight loss supplements strikeout in latest comprehensive study; Do Covid vaccines contain heavy metals and other harmful additives? Can the vaccine cause “antibody-dependent enhancement”? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 15, Part 2
May 17, 2021
NAC in the FDA's crosshairs; Natural solutions for allergies; Dealing with H. pylori; Patient awake for 13 excruciating minutes as anesthesiologist forgets to administer general during hernia surgery; A stool test may predict your longevity; Prescription sleep meds may work at first, but make no difference in sleep quality after long-term use; Texas bans use of terms "meat," "beef," and "burger" for vegan protein products; Delaying that second shot may boost vaccine efficacy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.