Part 1: Breast-Feeding Moms Gain Less Post-Pregnancy Weight

Oprah’s new book encourages followers to “free themselves” from “shame and blame” by accessing weight loss meds; Her claim “it’s the obesity gene” is put to the test by twin studies; Study shows brain stimulation with external electronic headset produces weight loss rivaling shots, pills; Ultra-processed food ups daily calorie intake by 500; Breast-feeding moms gain less post-pregnancy weight; Solutions for  Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Scientists find hidden weight gain trigger in soybean oil.

Part 2: Adequate Sleep May Trump Healthy Diet, Exercise for Longevity

Calculators that assess your risk for heart disease miss the boat—half of actual heart attack victims were said to be at low-risk; Why an app could erroneously tell you that you should be taking a statin; New ways to fix a calcified aortic valve; Common amino acid may bust Alzheimer’s plaque, Adequate sleep may trump healthy diet, exercise for longevity; Chinese vegetarians less likely than omnivores to surpass 100; Easily-gobbled “fast food” stokes total daily calorie intake; Common chemicals hike MS risk two-fold; Low-glutamate diet relieves migraines; Fish oil confers substantial stroke, heart attack protection to dialysis patients.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Does nicotine destroy the spine?

• A spoof on suggested nutrition guidelines
• Does nicotine destroy the spine?  
• I can’t seem to find Alpha Base with or without iron anymore. What do you recommend?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Essential Tremors

• I’m an 88-year-old man with an irregular heart rate.  Any suggestions to treat this?
• My PSA is on an upward trend since my last test. Should I stop taking testosterone?
• What can I take for essential tremors?  
• I wake often during the night.  What can I take to help me stay asleep?
• What are your thoughts on grounding mats, mattress covers, and sheets? Are they the real deal?

Embracing Winter: Strategies for Wellbeing with Dr. Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and author of “How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days.” She explores how to push back against the notion of winter gloom and discusses the importance of mindset, cultural practices, and cognitive behavioral therapy in improving mental well-being during the winter months. Dr. Leibowitz shares insights from her experiences in Nordic countries and practical tips for maintaining a positive outlook, staying active, and embracing seasonal activities. She also covers the physiological and mental health benefits of practices such as cold water immersion and sauna use. This episode provides valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their winter wellness and overall resilience.

Unlocking Mitochondrial Health: Exploring Urolithin A and Mitochondria-Boosting Supplements with Dr. Brad Currier, a senior scientist and manager of clinical trials at Timeline, a Swiss biotech company known for their product MitoPure. The conversation delves into a unique compound, Urolithin A, which is derived from pomegranates and identified as a key activator of mitophagy—the cellular process of recycling and rejuvenating damaged mitochondria. Dr. Currier elaborates on the significant health benefits of Urolithin A, including improved muscle strength, enhanced immune function, and its potential cognitive and anti-aging effects. The episode also covers topics such as the role of exercise and dietary protein in maintaining muscle health, the future potential of supplementary compounds like creatine, and highlights the newly introduced MitoPure gummies designed for convenient daily intake. Additionally, the discussion extends to the implications of mitochondrial function in various tissues, including skin and hair health.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 10, Part 1: Long-Overdue Change to the Broken Food Pyramid

Applauding a long-overdue change to the broken Food Pyramid; Vitamin C enhances skin health, protects against environmental pollutants; FDA green lights testosterone replacement; Does CoQ10 protect against statin muscle damage? The story of America’s first vitamin pioneer; Millions of America’s seniors take 8 or more prescription drugs simultaneously. 

Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 10, Part 2: Is just a little red wine every day bad for you?

MAHA derailed by federal policies that allow harmful chemicals to proliferate; 25 years later, a study that exonerated glyphosate has been retracted due to undue influence from Monsanto; Judge blocks W. Virginia artificial food dye and additive ban; New refined criteria would raise US obesity rate to nearly 70%; FDA approves electrical stimulation headset as safe and effective for home-use to treat depression; Accidental toxic fume releases on planes cause long-term disability, deaths, in passengers and crew. “Digital pacifier” screen time for toddlers found to hike risk for adolescent focus problems, anxiety; Is just a little red wine every day bad for you?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Top Stories of 2025

• Top stories of 2025
• Does the use of statins lead to muscle loss?
• I have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. Should I increase my supplement dosages?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: GABA for insomnia and sleep support?

• Could you discuss GABA for insomnia and sleep support?  Are there long-term health benefits?
• What impact does a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs have on the microbiome?
• Can I take more than 2 daily doses of Dr. Ohira’s probiotics?
• Which is the correct estrogen to take in HRT?  Estriol or estradiol?
• In light of the recent EPA proposal to double permissible formaldehyde emissions, how does this jibe with MAHA?

Innovative Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Heather Zwickey, Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence, Provost, and Professor of Immunology at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), and author of “Eating Better for Parkinson’s: A Nutritional Starter Guide.” She delves into innovative treatments for Parkinson’s disease, including the role of diet, particularly a ketogenic diet, and the impact of the gut microbiome. Dr. Zwickey shares her inspiration from NBA player Brian Grant’s experience with Parkinson’s and discusses her small study on the feasibility of a ketogenic diet, showing promising results. She also details other potential treatments like supplements, exercise, particularly boxing and dancing, environmental factors, and even cannabis. Dr. Zwickey highlights the importance of personalized approaches due to varying individual responses to treatments.

Understanding and Treating Complex Illnesses with Dr. Neil Nathan, author of “Toxic 2nd Edition: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Chronic Environmental Illness.” Dr. Nathan shares his expertise on the multifaceted nature of chronic illnesses, which often defy simple categorization and may be misdiagnosed as psychiatric issues. The discussion covers the impact of environmental toxins, electromagnetic fields, and infections like Lyme disease and long COVID. Dr. Nathan also highlights the importance of understanding inflammation’s complex pathways and offers suggestions for both elimination of root causes and restoration of immune system functionality. The episode provides insights into new diagnostic tools and treatment methodologies for persistent and intrusive health issues.

Part 1: Artificial Light and Menstrual Cycle Rhythms

The advent of artificial light is obliterating women’s moon-driven menstrual cycle rhythms; When the triple whammy of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration strikes; Why can systolic blood pressure spike erratically? Are wrist and finger wearables for blood pressure ready for prime time? Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes have THC in their blood; Drinking bottled water causes surge in plastic micro-particle intake; The common supplement that can supercharge cancer immunotherapy.

Part 2: Psychological Benefits from Grandparent Time

Examining the claim that cabbage family vegetables are bad for the thyroid; Walmart announces sweeping move to reformulate its products without synthetic dyes, sketchy additives; Under Congressional questioning, Google admits to censoring contrary narratives on YouTube during Covid; Children garner psychological benefits from grandparent time; J&J fined nearly $1 billion in landmark talc baby powder lawsuit; Humans are among the few animals who can’t make their own vitamin C—why that may be a good thing.

References & Resources

A common supplement could supercharge cancer treatments
Cell Reports Medicine, 2025; 6 (9): 102324 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2025.102324

Synchronization of women’s menstruation with the moon has decreased but remains detectable when gravitational pull is strong
Science Advances, September 24, 2025

More marijuana users are crash dummies
By the Editorial Board,  WSJ  Oct 8, 2025

New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2025; 495: 138948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138948

Do not use unauthorized devices for measuring blood pressure: FDA safety communication
www.fda.gov, September 16, 2025

Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes had THC in their blood
Scientific Forum, American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025.

Walmart U.S. moves to eliminate synthetic dyes across all private brand food products
Rheuter, October 1, 2025

The real reason why we lost the ability to make vitamin C
By Michael LePage, NewScientist  August 12, 2025

Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $966 in Mae Moore baby powder cancer lawsuit
By Diana Novak Jones, Reuters Oct 7, 2025

Do Brassica vegetables affect thyroid function? A comprehensive systematic review
Int J Mol Sci.  2024 Apr 3;25(7):3988. doi: 10.3390/ijms25073988.

Google on Tuesday admitted to censoring YouTube content that questioned official COVID 19 narratives and deplatforming users who posted such material—under pressure from the Biden administration 
This is a YouTube video

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Aging

• Consequences of weight loss with weight loss drugs…
• Enter myostatin inhibitor drugs
• My latest HgbA1c is 5.9, and I’m doing everything right. What gives?
• I’m approaching 80. Could you discuss aging?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: A Treatment for Warts

• What are your thoughts on Alpha-ketoglutarate for healthy aging?
• A treatment for warts?
• Am I destined to develop diabetes given my strong family history of diabetes and high blood pressure?