Alzheimer's

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 11, Part 1
June 13, 2016
Down’s Syndrome can be treated with EGCG: Hydrating with sugary soda may worsen dehydration; Stevia helps blood sugar; Over-the-counter diarrhea drug is the new craze for getting high; New test reveals Alzheimer’s risk 10 years earlier with 100% accuracy; Kris Kristofferson falls prey to medical misdiagnosis; Reg’Activ, a new probiotic that delivers glutathione. 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
May 31, 2016
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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 21, 2016
Do you recommend prevagen for brain sharpness and short term memory? Since wild green oat extract acts like an MAO inhibitor, are there certain foods I should avoid? Does milk thistle interact with Coumadin, should I take it on an empty or full stomach? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19, Part 1
March 19, 2016
A medical student regrets his decision to become a doctor; U.S. loses the equivalent of one medical school class each year to physician suicide; FTC slaps Lumosity with two million dollar fine over exaggerated brain-sharpening claims; the truth about mid-life mind stimulation on risk of Alzheimer's Disease; Chronic prostatitis--it's the microbiome! Glucosamine/chondroitin matches popular prescription NSAID drug for knee pain; Hyaluronic acid injections no more effective than placebo for knee osteoarthritis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 12, Part 2
March 14, 2016
Splenda linked to cancer . . . again! Natural treatment for fibroids; Are chondroitin supplements absorbable? DHA-rich lipid formula slows Alzheimer’s progression; Curcumin ameliorates chemo, radiation side effects; More U.S. cities have lead levels worse than Flint, Michigan; New research shows lead exposure promotes obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 13, 2016
What can I take to undo the harmful effects of radiation from x-rays and CT-scans? Can I use SuperBeets as a vegetable serving? Are saturated fats the “bad fats” in Alzheimer’s? What do you think of the advice to not mix grains with fruit? Don’t almonds and almond flour product contain a lot of oxalates? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 1
December 20, 2015
New study suggests Alzheimer's may be a fungal infection of the brain; Is cancer just "the luck of the draw?" High-fat low-carb diet trumps low-fat high-carb diet for diabetes; avocados aid dieting by curbing appetite; fish oil promotes fat burning, weight loss; Trial begins to assess benefits of curcumin in rheumatoid arthritis; Toddlers show scary proficiency with touch screens; Is eating meat really bad for the environment? Does hair dye increase the risk for breast cancer? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2

Health benefits of spinach; Does going meatless lead to mental problems? Inconvenient truths about the flu vaccine; Brazil nuts and melatonin stave off Alzheimer's. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 1
December 14, 2015
Common treatment for prostate cancer DOUBLES risk for Alzheimer’s; Men have a better sense of direction than women—here’s why; Whooping cough is making a comeback—should we blame the anti-vaccine movement? Dramatic uptick in diagnosis of ADHD in kids—what’s up? Water is better than diet drinks for weight loss; Post-operative music quells anxiety and reduces pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 5, Part 2
December 7, 2015
New studies validate l-theanine's sleep benefits; In international health rankings--of 17 advanced countries--U.S. is dead last; A handful of walnuts a day keeps the cardiologist away; More than half of U.S. doctors experience burnout; Vaccine researchers puzzled why a previous flu shot renders a subsequent shot given one year later ineffective; Vitamin D reduces incidence of seasonal flu in school kids, reduces asthma exacerbations; A new form of magnesium--magnesium L-threonate--helps curb Alzheimer's; What happens to people's health when doctors go on strike? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.