Intelligent Medicine®

Day: July 3, 2025

Q&A with Leyla: Fitness Trackers

Fitness trackers; friend or foe? Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system the best way to go? Possible causes for low ejection fraction; Does levothyroxine affect heart function? Mitochondria and heart health; How long can one fast safely? And more!

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Social media and AI—the digital equivalents of ultra-processed junk food; Are natural non-caloric sweeteners—erythritol, xylitol, and stevia—safe? A pig’s brain has been flash frozen and reanimated, signaling new prospects for cryopreservation after death; Dr. Jeffrey Bland weighs in on a new, enhanced form of fish oil from Big Bold Health; What are the health benefits of circumcision? The ultimate weight loss plan—the Boring Diet; Substituting famotidine for PPIs for reflux; And more!
Did you know long-term use of statins might impact your muscle health? "Leyla Weighs In" on a UK Biobank study linking statin use to muscle mass loss and strength decline. She details its implications on overall health and diet strategies to combat it. Check it out!
Highlights from my New Zealand bike trip; Is it possible to get enough protein from plants only? What about the downsides to animal protein? Thoughts on peptides; Is it true that the nutritional value of farmed seafood is the same as wild-caught? Milk thistle for elevated liver enzymes? And more!
Is your pain all in your head? Not quite! Dr. David Clark from the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association details brain-generated pain and solutions beyond meds. Don't miss it!
Dr. Paul Kolodzik of Metabolic MD details the groundbreaking benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitors. Hear why they matter to everyone, not just diabetics. Check it out!
Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more!
Did you know that lifestyle interventions like nutrition and exercise can play a crucial role in managing menopause symptoms? "Leyla Weighs In" with key nutritional strategies that promote longevity and reduce menopause-related risks. Check it out!
Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover? Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice? Liver support supplements for alcoholic issues; What to take for pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak; Is carrageenan a carcinogen? Organic acids test for chronic fatigue? And more!
Explore how protecting your gums can safeguard your heart. Dr. William Levine, a board-certified periodontist, details the important science behind oral inflammation and systemic disease. Don't miss it!
Discover the secrets of herbal medicine. Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council has a deep-dive into the world of botanicals. Learn about their role in health and wellness, as well as their quality control and adulteration Prevention. Check it out!
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