Aging

ENCORE: Ozone Therapy, Part 1
June 30, 2021
Ozone therapy is considered one of the more exotic modalities of Integrative Medicine, but today’s guest, Dr. Isadora Guggenheim (www.secondnaturecare.com) brings scientific rigor to its application to a variety of conditions. Guggenheim is a naturopathic physician (ND), as well as an RN and nutritionist. What’s the history of ozone therapy? How does it work? How can we reconcile its healing properties with concerns about ozone as a cause of respiratory injury? Doesn’t it generate free radicals when introduced into the body? Guggenheim explains the seeming paradox by marshaling evidence that medical ozone revs the body’s antioxidant defenses; ozone is a potent disinfectant, combatting viruses, bacteria and fungi alike. It also selectively targets cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. Athletes use ozone to boost performance; many patients attest to ozone’s energizing and mood-enhancing effects. What are the various ways ozone can be administered? What conditions respond to ozone? Does research support its safety and effectiveness? On a separate note, Guggenheim describes laser vaginal rejuvenation—The Mona Lisa Touch procedure—as an alternative to hormones for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 1
June 28, 2021
The “Delta Variant”: Does it portend another Covid surge? Why is America opening up when other countries are reimposing lockdowns and quarantines? Will current vaccines protect us against variants? The specter of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens; Does a TSH of 7 necessitate thyroid medication? A caller wants to know what to do about a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8; Stress can turn your hair gray—but stress reduction can reverse it! Low levels of DHA associated with high risk for psychosis; Higher DHA can forestall Alzheimer’s; Starchy diet hikes susceptibility to heart disease (DUH!) Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 2

The wrong diet can magnify your pain symptoms; Searching for answers for a family whose members all got sick after moving to a new state; Is CBD safe to use with other medications? How gut bacteria are linked to hypertension, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. Selenium and manganese during pregnancy can shield offspring against high blood pressure; Branded Viagra is 153 times more expensive than identical generic; Major new study points to lab origin of Covid; A breakthrough test that can accurately predict 50 cancers; Is there a test that can forecast vaccine reactions? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Vagus Nerve
June 25, 2021
Gut to brain: Nerve cells detect what we eat; Gum bacteria imbalance linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarker.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 19, Part 1
June 21, 2021
Can eating a tainted burrito get an athlete banned from the Olympics? CRP and inflammation; Blood in the urine after running; Staving off cognitive decline; Can you actually run away from Alzheimer's? Starting exercise early is key to dementia prevention; Can air pollution make you fat? Is osteoarthritis linked with Parkinson's Disease? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Menopausal Hot Flashes
June 16, 2021
I've been using MCT oil on a keto diet but isn't it processed and unhealthy?; I heard bee pollen can be helpful for menopausal hot flashes. Is this true?; Any concerns about giving a child under two years of age chocolate?; I'm a 72-year-old diabetic with morning blood sugars in the 130s. What can I do to lower these numbers?; I have symptoms of GERD but I think I have too little stomach acid. If I do the HCL test, could it hurt my esophagus? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 12, Part 1
June 14, 2021
Do Covid survivors need a vax? Concerns mount over heart problems in young vaccinees; Dueling studies show hydroxychloroquine works/doesn’t work; Plexiglass was never shown to be effective, may block air circulation; Caffeine hikes glaucoma risk; Natural fixes for dry skin; New Alzheimer’s drug approval fans controversy; HGH for muscle growth—is it a good idea? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 12, Part 2

Is it true that too much TV “rots your brain”? Pink drinks help you run faster; Healthy diet prevents periodontal disease; Answers for a baffling skin problem; Study links vitamin D deficiency to susceptibility to opiate addiction; Ingredient in strawberries slows aging, fights Covid; Review finds many sunscreens contain carcinogenic benzene; DHA from fish oil “poisons” cancer cells. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Exercise Induced Improvements in Cognition
June 11, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin on studies that show exercise induces improvements in cognition and a possible application for Alzheimer's Disease.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 5, Part 1
June 7, 2021
Covid’s bitter legacy—finicky tasters may be at higher risk; Chocolate scores vs. heart disease; Vaccines still work against scary new Covid variants; Natural Rx for rheumatoid arthritis; Curcumin beats acetaminophen for osteoarthritis pain; Can viruses cause high bilirubin? Feeling younger shields seniors from stress. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.