The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 25, 2016
Are athletes testing positive for “doping” due to the food supply? Why are beans purported as unhealthy on a Paleo-type diet? Are insects a good source of protein and omega-3 fats? Is my cholesterol high because of digestive issues? I’ve been eating more eggs, meat and uncured bacon and my cholesterol came down! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Which green tea is best, Sencha or matcha? What do you think of the potential for cyclodextrin to become a cholesterol-buster? What are your thoughts on PQQ? What other supplements are good for energy? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 1
May 23, 2016
Four things you can do to reduce your cancer risk 20-40%; Exercise is a "magic bullet" for obesity, heart disease pandemics; The top 5 foods that fight inflammation; Foreign meat so laced with steroids you can fail a drug test; Busy people have better brains; Allergy meds can thwart athletes' muscle gains; Nutritional therapy reduces kids' aggressive behavior. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2

Study reveals why heartburn drugs increase risk for dementia, heart disease; How much exercise is good if you have bad knees; Non-fasting cholesterol tests mostly OK; Fish oil reduces C-reactive protein; Pregnancy hazards: triclosan, parabens, diet drinks; How long is it safe to take strontium for bones? Teens who eat lots of fruit lower their risk of breast cancer later in life. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 20, 2016
How intermittent fasting differs from simply cutting calories and the myriad of health benefits it can provide.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 19, 2016
FODMAPs diet becoming more popular for IBS. Low-dose naltrexone for MS. I’m a 62-year-old male, should I take DHEA? Is the preservative in grape juice causing my GERD? In addition to the Salad and Salmon Diet, what supplements should my husband take for gout? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

My mother had successful cataract surgery, should she continue taking lutein? Do Brazil nuts contain lead? Are at-home body composition scales accurate? Would you recommend the Whole30 diet for someone who needs to gain weight? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2016
A 37-year-old woman with adult-onset of psychosis--guess the surprising cause of her mental meltdown; New studies vindicate the controversial "Yeast Connection"; Do eggs up the risk for prostate cancer? Common pain reliever reduces empathy; Resveratrol bests popular prescription drug for fibromyalgia pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 2

New criteria for statin prescribing vastly over-estimate those likely to benefit; Does the risk of air pollution outweigh the benefits of exercising in urban settings? Killer curry--Indian restaurant proprietor convicted of manslaughter; Unnecessary statin use in elderly cancer patients increases risk of pain four-fold; 6 months of supplementation with magnesium reverses arterial stiffness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
May 13, 2016
This is part 2 of last week's episode where Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses vitamin D and chronic disease.