Brain Health

Leyla Weighs In: Chemical Pollutants
May 21, 2021
Eight ways chemical pollutants harm the body; Brain damage caused by plasticizers - Bayreuth biologists investigate effects of bisphenols on brain cells.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 8, Part 1
May 10, 2021
After lockdowns remit, Covid Anxiety Syndrome keeps people from reintegrating; Do you suffer from “Coronaphobia”? Why young people are succumbing to Covid-19; Are stem cells ready for prime time? A two-way street: diabetes makes you more susceptible to Covid, and Covid may trigger diabetes; Are bald men more likely to get severe Covid? If longevity runs in your family that may be good news for your brain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 8, Part 2

The paradox of clean coronaries, but blocked carotids; Zoom dysmorphia enriches cosmetic surgeon; A cup of green leafies keeps the cardiologist away; Avocados boost brain power; Soon we may lose access to compounded bio-identical hormone replacement therapies; The surprising reason fasting is so helpful for blood pressure. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: High Protein Pastas
May 7, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin takes on these listener questions: Is taking red yeast rice and vitamin K2 canceling each other out?; Would high protein pastas like lentil and quinoa pasta be permitted on the Salad & Salmon Diet?; Plus, Optimizing the brain-microbiome axis.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypothyroidism and ADHD
March 26, 2021
Hypothyroidism in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children; Compounds from apples may boost brain function.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 2
March 1, 2021
Are statin side effects imaginary? Gum disease sets stage for Covid complications and death; Do multivitamins do any good? 14-pound weight gain during Covid lockdown prompted this man’s GERD; Does a calcium score of 1000 necessitate cholesterol medication? Prediabetes hikes odds of brain decline; Hit piece claims supplements offer no Covid benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Spinal Stenosis and Athletic Yoga
February 18, 2021
Could my spinal stenosis have been caused by the athletic yoga I've been practicing?; Can my daughter take NT Factor while breastfeeding her newborn?; I am Apo E 3/4. What is the best form of magnesium for my brain?; What are UPFs and why are they so bad?; Every time I take zinc I get nauseated. What can I do? Click HERE for part 1.

Probiotic and Immune Health News, Part 1
February 17, 2021
Microbiome Scientist Dr. Ross Pelton has the latest science on the beneficial bacteria in your intestinal tract, which we collectively call PROBIOTICS. Probiotics are a potent powerhouse when it comes to supporting your health. Your probiotic bacteria play key roles in breaking down food and delivering nutrients to your body. They also assist in detoxification, heart and brain health, and are critical regulators of your immune system. Click HERE for part 2.

Mood and Memory: It’s All About the Neurotransmitters, Part 1
February 16, 2021
When it comes to mood and memory, it’s all about the neurotransmitters—those vital chemicals that brain cells use to convey information. It is now well established that a proper balance of specific neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin will contribute to mental health, including the support of healthy mood and emotions. Dr. Neil Levin from the Protocol for Life Balance line of professional-grade nutritional supplements details several that can help to encourage brain production of dopamine and serotonin, Mucuna Extract, L-Tryptophan, and 5-HTP. Click HERE for part 2.

Mood and Memory: It’s All About the Neurotransmitters, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Edward Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 1.