Cholesterol

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypercholesterolemia
December 24, 2020
I'm considering surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Will the mesh they use cause problems like an autoimmune disease?; I'm on Eliquis and Plavix and my doctor told me to stop taking fish oil, turmeric, and Advil. Should I stop taking Devil's Claw too?; I love your podcasts...but I wish you wouldn't interrupt your guests so much; My 28-year-old daughter has familial hypercholesterolemia and her doctor wants her to take Lipitor. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2
December 21, 2020
Drink water to stave off metabolic syndrome; Media parrots fake news about eggs; “Frankenswine” GMO pigs debut; Fish oil supplements don’t raise bad cholesterol; Will “alkaline water” stave off cancer? If your stools float—is that a bad sign? Tomatoes vs. prostate cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Aged Garlic Extract for Immune & Cardiovascular Health, Part 1
December 8, 2020
Aged Garlic Extract has over 870 peer-reviewed published articles in the last 47 years that demonstrate efficacy and confirm its effectiveness with cardiovascular health concerns – like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Circulation, and Inflammation. But the properties that make Aged Garlic Extract such a powerful tool in maintaining cardiovascular health give us a window into why it also benefits the immune system. Jim LaValle, Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Heart and Immune Health Expert explains how Aged Garlic Extract supports healthy inflammation response and reduces oxidation. Health experts believe that in moving the system away from chronic immune activation, which puts increased demands on the body’s energy stores, it frees the body to fight invaders rather than constantly work to do things like push blood through inflamed arteries. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 14, Part 1
November 16, 2020
It’s Diabetes Awareness Month—and the medical establishment still can’t get diet for diabetes right; Why do cardiologists still tell patients to avoid cheese? When you eat as important as what you eat in managing diabetes; Losing just a few pounds can lower your risk of progressing to diabetes by nearly 50%; Chemicals in your home can cause diabetes; The low-FODMAP diet for IBS; Muscle relaxants plus NSAIDs—the “standard of care” for back pain—no better than placebo, study says; Calf muscle circumference a good predictor of health outcomes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.