The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 1
May 14, 2018
Low vitamin D associated with lower extremity injuries in NFL athletes; A fulvic acid supplement contains cadmium—is that OK? Causes and treatment of aortic stenosis; Eggs not linked to cardio events in patients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes; A hangover pill helps drunk mice—but is it ready for prime time? Oily fish and beans delay menopause, rice and pasta hasten it; Weight loss, Omega 3s, exercise relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 2

New England Journal of Medicine issues plea for more emphasis on preventive medicine; A caller with cholesterol over 300 but with a high HDL is pressured by her doctor to go on statins despite low coronary calcium score; New study highlights unforeseen side effect of acid-blockers—depression; A caller is told by his doctor coronary calcium screening unnecessary, exercise stress tests suffice; Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: when the tests seem OK, but the patient doesn’t feel well; Think that sedentary job is killing you? Surprise study shows that workers with physical jobs die younger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 11, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin "weighs in" on these health issues: Prenatal, early sugary drink exposure ups asthma risk in kids; Gut bacteria drive autoimmune disease.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 9, 2018
NYT Science section not sold on fish oil, but highly regard osteoporosis drugs. What supplements can I take to support my joints for progressive resistance training? What type of diet and supplements should my daughter take for fatty liver? Why do you recommend Magnesium taurate over glycinate? Any remedy for aortic valve plaque? Could postmenopausal women be harmed by high iron levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Baking soda for autoimmune disease? Hot tub therapy for PCOS? What causes Peyronie's disease and what treatment do you recommend? I treated my high blood pressure naturally and my doctor was able to take me off meds. Please discuss your Mitral Valve Prolapse book. American Family Physician does not support vitamin D screening for the general population. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 1
May 7, 2018
Study throws shade on fish oil supplements—but is it valid? Why new research suggests benefits of eating fish, beyond just for their Omega 3 content; Soaking in a hot tub relieves symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Advantages/drawbacks of enteric-coated fish oil capsules; Curcumin scores big for rheumatoid arthritis relief, shows promise for building bones; NY Times hypes osteoporosis drugs in face of scant evidence. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 2

The EBT heart scan—calcium score trumps cholesterol and traditional risk factors for predicting cardio risk and whether you can forego a statin drug; Could chiropractic treatment relieve palpitations? Junk food diet undermines women’s fertility; Can supplements impact the progression of ALS? Curing itchy hives with diet; Natural treatment for restless leg syndrome. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 4, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: Can you elaborate on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in the treatment of both candida and SIBO? Or when both are present or in question?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 2, 2018
Fish oil found not to help dry eye—but what’s wrong with the study? What is the correct dose of Alpha Base multivitamin to take each day? What supplements do you recommend for GERD? How can my husband wean off Protonix which he's been taking for the last nine years? What sort of guidance do you recommend in weaning off of proton-pump inhibitors? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What about PPI use with Barrett's esophagus, is there a better way to treat it? Is the anti-lectin diet legit, or is it a fad? Click HERE for part 1.