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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Statins Effect on Blood Sugar December 4, 2019 Are there any long term negative effects of taking a daily 325 mg aspirin to prevent heart disease?; Is there such a health condition that would cause the loss of body fat, especially subcutaneous fat?; Soon after I started taking a statin, my blood sugar went up! Do you agree that I should take Metformin? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 30, Part 1 December 2, 2019 Pecked by a turkey? Cut by an electric knife? Fighting with in-laws? Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede on Black Friday? There’s a code for that! Dairy foods—are they really that bad for you? Besides strontium, is there anything else natural to take for osteoporosis? Undiagnosed celiac disease may explain bone loss in some; Just 2 drops of deadly mercury compound on her gloved hand melted this researcher’s brain; Clues as to why some cruise ship tourists get norovirus, others are protected. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 30, Part 2
A caller with a blood sugar of 32 on a glucose tolerance test; “Brain fog” linked to inflammation; Certain antibiotics may set the stage for Parkinson’s Disease; EBT heart scan for determining need for statins; A breakthrough home urine test for prostate cancer detection/monitoring; 43% have misdiagnosed themselves after Googling symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Calories In Calories Out November 29, 2019 The most popular weight loss diet on Reddit, Calories In Calories Out, would never be recommended by nutritionists; Vitamin C and antibiotic combo can kill cancer cells.
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ENCORE: The Case Against Fragrance, Part 1 November 28, 2019 Are you bothered by fragrance? You’re not alone. "The Case Against Fragrance" by best-selling novelist Kate Grenville reveals how widespread fragrance intolerance is, and how it may pose a major health threat. Many suffer headaches, nausea, malaise, asthma, nasal congestion, rashes and brain fog on exposure to fragrances; additionally, most fragrances are artificially synthesized from petrochemicals. Are “natural” fragrances preferable? What about aromatherapy, essential oils, and scented candles? Haven’t most of these chemicals been safety-tested? Why are musks a special case? Is there a downside to tampering with our innate scent-guided biology? Why is perfume use not just a matter of personal choice? Do people have a right to fragrance-free air? Don’t you need fragrance to make deodorant effective? Are there sources of fragrance-free detergents, soaps, personal care products, and cosmetics? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: The Case Against Fragrance, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Kate Grenville, author of "The Case Against Fragrance." Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How Washington Makes Us Sick and Fat November 27, 2019 How Washington makes us sick and fat; My left calf has been twitching for six weeks! Is this caused by stress and anxiety or a pinched nerve?; I have microscopic colitis and the denture adhesive I use (and swallow!) is affecting my already aggravated gut - help! Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Inflammatory Markers
I have high fibrinogen but my other inflammatory markers are low in the setting of psoriatic arthritis. What gives?; I'm a 63-year-old Master Weightlifter and the thinning skin on my palms makes it difficult to grip the barbells. Any suggestions?; I recently noticed the start of an inguinal hernia and stopped weight lifting. Can I continue running? Click HERE for part 1.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 23, Part 1 November 25, 2019 White coat hypertension shouldn’t be dismissed so readily; A simple way to reduce your blood pressure without stringent diet modification; Riboflavin relieves migraines; People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed; Elevated creatinine—what could it mean? Air pollution linked to heart problems in adults, cognitive impairment in children; CBD has rapid-onset antidepressant effects. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 23, Part 2
New test allows quick celiac diagnosis—without requiring lengthy gluten challenge; NSAIDS definitively linked to heart risk; For a modest fee, an Italian guide will help you experience the Neanderthal lifestyle; The MLB Paradox: Baseball players live longer! Supplements to prevent breast cancer recurrence; Should this X-ray make me worried? Electromagnetic fields curb aggressiveness of breast cancer; Electrical stimulation of ears may slow aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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