The Intelligent Medicine Podcast

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 28, Part 1
May 31, 2016
Should the Rio Olympics be cancelled due to Zika? New bacteria emerge that are resistant to ALL known antibiotics; Government study confirms cell phone/cancer link; Baby Boomers destined to become sickest generation; Melatonin for migraines; Was a 70s study casting doubt on low-fat diets intentionally suppressed for over 4 decades? Why doctors are wrong to discount the importance of homocysteine. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 28, Part 2

Nicotinamide riboside: nutrient of the decade? B1 injections slow, reverse Parkinson's symptoms; Podcasting goes mainstream; Zika prevention for Northeasterners; Is Garcinia Cambodgia a miracle weight loss panacea? What to do for loss of taste? A neurologist offers a blueprint for reversal of cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Cholesterol Phobia
May 27, 2016
Dietary cholesterol phobia continues despite amendment in US Dietary Guidelines; the calculation of cholesterol and the importance of a beneficial ratio. Plus, is it true that iodized table salt raises blood pressure but sea salt does not?

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.