Arthritis

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 1
March 7, 2022
A post-mortem on the pandemic: Vaccine protection wanes, natural immunity is durable, why minimally vaxxed 3rd worlders weathered Omicron better than Western peers, shots deliver sketchy benefits in young kids, cloth masks allow 90% of viral particles through, party-line vote in Senate on ending the Covid emergency, mandates withdrawn worldwide, nature afforded mental health respite during lockdown, SOTU unveils impractical test-to-treat Covid strategy; Supplements for arthritis; Which magnesium is best for sleep? Vitamin D2 vs. D3—new study sheds light on different impacts on immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 29, Part 2
January 31, 2022
Congressional hearings stress urgent need for focus on improved nutrition in the U.S.; Why sugary drink taxes don’t work to curb consumption; Is metformin the ultimate anti-aging pill? How switching to a Mediterranean diet may inadvertently undermine your health; Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections fail test in ankle arthritis; Autism rates soar to 1 in 10 in some New Jersey communities; How BigPharma turned an inexpensive supplement into a $40,000/year drug for sickle cell anemia; ER visits for drug side effects climb in latest survey; Upping dairy consumption by elderly nursing home residents slashes falls and fractures by 1/3. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 9, Part 1
October 11, 2021
Vaccine efficacy wanes—in two months! Increases in Covid cases unrelated to levels of vaccination across 68 countries; Countries with higher % of obese suffer more Covid deaths; Number of states with obesity surged from 9 to 16 during pandemic; Were mask mandates effective at curbing Covid? Stem cells for rheumatoid arthritis? A caller with shoulder pain, swollen hands; Will new more effective vaccines supplant current Covid offerings in 2022? After Covid, and two Covid shots, do you still need a booster? Why antibody levels don’t clarify booster timing. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Minimizing Vaccine Reactions
April 7, 2021
Do you have any recommendations to minimize post-vaccine reactions?; DMSO was a touted treatment for arthritis but you don't hear about it anymore. Is it still useful?; How much vitamin K should I take? What if I eat enough meat, do I still need to take a supplement?; I'm concerned about future autoimmune disease if I take the covid vaccine. What are your thoughts?; I think I survived with no supplements with no ill effects for a whole week! Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 31, 2021
Does pollen trigger chronic pelvic pain?; Defending Dr. Hoffman!; Uveitis treated with acyclovir; What is the best diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis?; Should I take olive leaf extract with meals or away from meals?; What are the best types of vitamin C and magnesium to take? Will these help lower CRP? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 1
February 15, 2021
116 year old survives Covid; Critics assail new “double-masking” study; Vaccine-makers preparing to tweak shot to keep up with coronavirus mutations; “Dog-scan” detects Covid with near-perfect accuracy; One-third in U.S. skeptical of Covid shots; Is the vax contraindicated for patients on rheumatoid arthritis meds? Can too much biotin nix the results of a PCR test? “Gamechanger” drug yields significant weight loss in trials; Does bariatric surgery really reduce heart risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: “Will the vaccine alter my genes?”
February 3, 2021
Can you give me guidelines on what types of soaps to use?; I have arthritis pain in my knees and can only take Tylenol because I also take blood thinners. What else can I do?; Will the vaccine alter my genes? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1
December 29, 2020
Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings shares a broad array of strategies for averting mental decline in his book, "The Aging Brain." To what extent is dementia pre-ordained by our genes? Can we overcome our genetic predispositions? What roles for exercise, sleep, stress reduction? What evidence supports lifetime learning? What medications rob memory? What type of diet has been shown to stave off brain deterioration? Are there “brain foods”? What supplements have memory protective effects? Does hormone replacement help? Is there scientific evidence to support the benefits of spirituality? Click HERE for part 2.