Cholesterol

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 1, Part 1
May 3, 2021
Contradictory messaging about Covid: Reversals on outdoor masking, social distancing, lockdowns are giving people cognitive whiplash; Getting better or bracing for Covid resurgence—which is it? Study reveals majority of Americans ate worse, exercised less during stay-at-home edicts; Condom sales rebound after lockdown eased; Natural support for stubborn chronic sinusitis; What is VLDL cholesterol, and why does it matter? Why India is experiencing a disastrous Covid surge; First-of-its-kind study demonstrates age-reversal effects of comprehensive lifestyle program. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Statins, GERD and More
April 23, 2021
Regarding your podcast on statins and coronary artery calcification, does this problem apply to the naturally occurring statins in red yeast rice? Plus: I question whether nuts, butter, and fatty meats are bad for GERD. What are your thoughts?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Various Uses of Magnesium
April 14, 2021
I'm on blood thinners and was told I can't take turmeric but two doctors told me it was okay to take curcumin. What say you?; My alkaline phosphatase is low. My doctors say it's no big deal but I'd like to know your thoughts; Do you know of any studies about potential risk of EMF radiation from electric vehicles?; I would like to know about the various uses of magnesium; What if your CTA test comes back 0 plaque but LDL particles are small and dense. How to treat or move forward? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Weight Gain During Covid
April 7, 2021
APA Study: Weight gain during covid lockdown by demographic - the numbers may surprise you!; I've been taking Synthroid and Cytomel and I still feel fatigue and exhaustion - help!; Would the Johnson & Johnson vaccine be preferable because it uses an older and more widely tested technology?; What would you recommend for an 85-year-old woman with myelodysplastic syndrome?; My husband has small dense LDL cholesterol. Will taking a statin make this less of a risk factor for heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 3, Part 1
April 5, 2021
Covid conundrums: Reaching herd immunity soon or “impending doom? New test goes beyond insensitive antibody assays to reveal T-cell memory; Now that you’re vaccinated can you relax restrictions? Study shows those who’ve had Covid are likely to mount immune response to new variants; How long do you have to wait to retest after stopping thyroid meds? What’s the best natural supplement to lower cholesterol? Natural treatment for dyspepsia; CBD curbs anxiety, aggressive behavior in patients with dementia; The face mask you’re wearing may be laden with toxic chemicals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Statin Use and Vascular Calcification
April 2, 2021
Statin use further linked to vascular calcification.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reducing Inflammation
March 31, 2021
I have relentless high LDL cholesterol. What do you think of Repatha?; Which is more helpful in reducing inflammation, curcumin or turmeric?; Would facial botox or Dysport interfere with warfarin?; What is your opinion of America's Front Line Doctors?; What do you think of Dr. Simone Gold's book? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Low Cholesterol
March 5, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I heard a caller on a health radio show say he's taking Repatha to lower his cholesterol and his LDL is now 19. The radio host, who is a cardiologist, said, "that's great!". Isn't cholesterol this abnormally low dangerous?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 27, Part 1
March 1, 2021
“Pandemic porn” seeks to stoke fear, prolong lockdowns; Do vaccines hinder Covid variants? High LDL—does it really matter? Covid isolation linked to increased domestic violence; Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy’s multimillion-dollar windfalls; When maskless woman confronted in store, she improvised with her thong; Controversy over forced Covid rectal swabs for US diplomats in China; Two-thirds of Covid hospitalizations attributable to conditions avoidable with healthy lifestyle. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Menopausal Symptoms
February 10, 2021
The LDL buffer theory—why a high LDL may not be the whole ball game when it comes to heart risk; Is it okay to crush my glucosamine tablet and add it to my morning smoothie?; What can I do to lower my high fibrinogen levels?; I have diabetes and compromised digestion. Is whey protein a good meal replacement?; What can I do about my menopausal symptoms short of resorting to hormone replacement therapy? Click HERE for part 2.