Aging

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 21, Part 2
August 23, 2021
Natural Rx for scar prevention; FDA targets hemp products in new attack on supplements; Half of Americans think they’ll never have a pain-free day again; Over-the-counter pregnenolone relieves back pain; CBD and benfotiamine are additional options for pain; Natural treatments for concussion; Apples vs. inflammation; Vegans more prone to osteoporosis—but supplements can help; Diet shown conclusively to prevent cognitive decline; Stool test can predict risk for dementia; Exercise preserves cognitive function in seniors; DHEA vs. osteoporosis; Tart cherries improve long-distance running performance. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer’s and Hypertension
August 20, 2021
One year of aerobic exercise training may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in older adults; Time-restricted eating may reduce diabetes-related hypertension.

Leyla Weighs In: Healthy Aging Myths
August 13, 2021
Healthy aging myths: Physical deterioration and impairment are inevitable.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaxing While Nursing
August 4, 2021
Should parents be concerned for their teenage athletes' health who have had the covid vaccine?; Bravo to Dr. Hoffman for not being silenced!; Is it safe for my daughter to take the vaccine while nursing her new baby, or should she wait?; I take zinc every day as part of my regimen. Why do I need to take copper? And how much?; My 86-year-old mother has been advised to take Reclast. She only has osteopenia in her hip. What say you?; I've been taking gummies for sleep, but now I notice I'm a little more forgetful. Is it the gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 31, Part 2
August 2, 2021
Persistent fatigue and cognitive decline common after Covid; Gargling may reduce transmission among young kids; If you've had Covid, which vaccine is best? Will drinking alcohol interfere with the vaccine? Is Covid really "just another seasonal virus"? Colorful flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables confer 20% lower risk of dementia; Common weed may spell trouble for celiac sufferers who rely on gluten-free foods; Cycling slashes death risk for diabetics; Bayer fined for compiling "enemies list" of glyphosate critics; Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic cancer predisposition. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ovaries and Heart Disease
July 28, 2021
What foods must I avoid with Shingles and how can I hasten its resolution?; My 79-year-old mother-in-law was prescribed Alendronate for osteoporosis? Could she take supplements instead to avoid the side effects?; I already had covid and have antibodies so why do I have to get vaccinated with something that hasn't been tested enough to be safe?; Is it a cause for concern that the covid vaccine migrates away from the injection site? Aren't injected drugs meant to travel throughout the body?; I tested positive for covid antibodies but what do the numbers really mean?; Don't ovaries confer benefits with regard to heart disease and bone health for five years after menopause?; I take a lot of supplements for breast cancer. Can I add NAD or is it dangerous?; What is the best way to re-establish the microbiome after a colonoscopy? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 24, Part 1
July 26, 2021
As if Covid weren't bad enough, a pandemic of doping at the Tokyo Olympics; Natural performance enhancers as an alternative to harmful drugs; What if you come down with Covid and they tell you to just stay home and take Tylenol? Study finds coffee doesn't worsen palpitations--but does that even make sense? Excess caffeine hikes risk for dementia; Marijuana for athletes--is that a thing? Higher levels of Omega-3 intake can increase life expectancy by five years; Collagen powder for strengthening joints. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Doubling of Dementia Risk
July 23, 2021
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling of dementia risk and earlier onset; Vitamin K2 holds promise for Alzheimer's disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 10, Part 1
July 12, 2021
How a 5 minute/day breathing workout can lower blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs; Can a fecal transplant stop Covid in its tracks? Muscle relaxants strike out for back pain; Tooth loss predictive of dementia risk; TJ Robinson, the Olive Oil Hunter, dishes on how to select quality brands; Extra virgin olive oil may halve risk of bone fractures; Olive-rich Mediterranean diet may be key to Alzheimer's prevention. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Strategies to Avoid Memory Loss, Part 1
July 6, 2021
One of America’s top integrative neurologists, Dr. Ken Sharlin, joins us to discuss innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. His book, "The Healthy Brain Tool Box," “neurologist-proven strategies to avoid memory loss and protect your aging brain”. He weighs in on integrative approaches for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, and migraines. Why has Big Pharma backed off of research for an Alzheimer’s cure? Is there an Alzheimer’s gene? Can lifestyle overcome heredity when it comes to neuro-protection? What supplements offer optimal brain protection? What role does homocysteine play? Ketogenic diet? Intermittent fasting? Exercise? Glutathione? Sulforaphane? Click HERE for part 2.