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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 2
January 28, 2019
90-year-old cyclist wins event, sets record, is disqualified for doping, blames bad hamburger; Exercise may not amp up your metabolic rate—so why bother? Polyphenols vs. plant sterols; Lectins as a cause of neuropathy? Doctors save man by pumping 15 cans of beer into his body; Does taking folic acid increase the risk for breast cancer? Despite warnings, antibiotic over-prescribing rampant; Fried food linked to higher death rate in women; Boomers who turned away from pot in their middle years are flocking to cannabis-based remedies; Lipoic acid restores body’s aging body clock. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Carb Sensitivity
January 25, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: Is my fasting blood sugar of 115-120 really bad when my hemoglobin A1c is 5.5? I seem to be extremely sensitive to carbs at the evening meal--even a sweet potato or some crackers with cheese; Plus, intermittent fasting reverses type 2 diabetes in three people.
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ENCORE: Integrative Cardiology, Part 1
January 24, 2019
Integrative Cardiology with Dr. Dennis Goodman. Dr. Goodman is a board-certified cardiologist who is Director of Integrative Medicine at New York University Hospital. He is well-versed in conventional medicine as well as natural modalities. Dr. Goodman discusses how advanced lipid profiles can be used to assess cardiovascular risk; additional information can be gleaned from non-invasive studies like EBT heart scans and carotid ultrasound. Should doctors rely on statins for prevention? Is the cholesterol hypothesis wrong? What’s the best diet for cardiovascular prevention? Dr. Goodman describes the cardiovascular benefits of magnesium and vitamin K2. He further recommends vitamin D, fish oil and coenzyme Q 10. He discusses the role of B vitamins in mitigating the risk posed by high homocysteine. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Integrative Cardiology, Part 2
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Dennis Goodman, a board-certified cardiologist who is Director of Integrative Medicine at New York University Hospital. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1 — Probiotic Safety
January 23, 2019
"Are infectious complications following probiotics an underestimated problem?" Could you evaluate this claim?; Thank you, Dr. Hoffman, for the article on Candida. I feel completely vindicated reading it!; Can you please tell me the difference between phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylcholine? I have the latter, is it as good? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2 — CBD and Pain Relief
I have read some reports about strontium's side effects. I know you recommend it and I would like to know if you have any concerns about the risks; My 80-year-old wife has gastroparesis not related to diabetes. Is there something else she can take besides pharmaceuticals?; I've been taking CBD for hip bursitis and it has really helped with the pain. Will it reduce the inflammation too? I'm trying to avoid cortisone shots. Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 19, Part 1
January 21, 2019
Lancet “EAT” report declares environmental emergency, urges virtual cessation of animal protein consumption to “save the planet”; Churg-Strauss Syndrome—it’s a rare disease but natural support may help; Vitamin D vs. COPD; A common food additive may be turning you into a couch potato; What to do for a borderline thyroid; Concerns over the safety of new blood thinners for atrial fibrillation. 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 January 19, Part 2
Eat more fiber to live longer—but does that necessarily mean gorging on whole grains? Osteoporosis medication options; Chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to undiagnosed gluten sensitivity; TV ads induce teens to consume more junk food; Treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis; Americans spend nearly half their waking hours peering at screens; Filtered water vs. tap water for boosting uptake of green tea polyphenols; Diet for narcolepsy; IV vitamin C boosts efficacy of radiation treatments, dramatically improves cancer survival. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D, Curcumin, and Isoflavones
January 18, 2019
Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life; Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced lower limb muscle strength; Curcumin improved muscle function, exercise capacity in heart failure studies; Foods containing isoflavones may help control diabetes.
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Q&A with Leyla — Part 1
January 16, 2019
The benefits of a "Dry January." NYC to undertake a study to determine if sugary drinks are as bad as cigarettes. Can you explain why some people sleep better on an empty stomach and others can't sleep unless they have a bedtime snack? Click HERE for part 2.
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