Coronavirus

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 2
August 10, 2020
Why macular degeneration patients are more likely to die of COVID-19; A new review of cholesterol meds shows limited survival benefits when targeting LDL; How much and what type of vitamin K for osteoporosis? The science of viral transmission by kids—and what it says about the safety of school opening; Turmeric kitchen spice—is it bioavailable? Stem cells for rheumatoid arthritis? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Continuing COVID-19 Coverage
August 5, 2020
Ongoing issues in COVID-19; How we're thriving in the time of COVID; How does benfotiamine compare with chromium, alpha-lipoic acid, or biotin for insulin resistance?; The more I read and listen, the more confused I get about what to eat! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Plane Travel During COVID-19

Would exposing ourselves just a little bit to the virus help prime our immunity against it?; I have a Mexico trip planned in November and I'm wondering your feelings on plane travel during COVID-19? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 1
August 3, 2020
Three little-publicized good news stories about Covid-19; Crestor’s impact on lipid panel results; Numbness and whiteness of fingertips—what could it mean? Using UV light plus riboflavin for purification of SARS-Cov-2 contaminated blood. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 2

World’s most influential medical leaders still receive enormous sums from BigPharma; Can too much Vitamin D cause cardiac arrhythmias? A caller who shed 65 pounds with the Mediterranean diet plus Time-Restricted Feeding; 24-year study of 90,000 individuals shows Extra Virgin olive oil curbs cardiovascular disease; Surveys reveal increasing numbers of Americans suffer anxiety and depression, and psych med prescriptions are soaring during pandemic shutdown; Alzheimer’s gene found to heighten susceptibility to adverse Covid-19 outcomes; Higher glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) predicts severity of coronavirus infection; Aged Garlic Extract—how much to take for cardiovascular prevention? Making physical activity a priority for kids during pandemic lockdown. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Baseball!
July 29, 2020
Baseball in the time of COVID; Study: Low vitamin D levels found in those diagnosed with coronavirus; Federal Nutrition Advisory Group's statement on American's fitness; Media bias concerning coronavirus; Copper's impact on microbes. Useful in coronavirus? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 1
July 27, 2020
Urgent call to action: Coalition of health advocacy groups urge government action to curb pandemic of nutrition-associated disease; Why did the US get hit so hard with coronavirus? Risk of severe COVID-19 linked to elevated hemoglobin A1c, even without overt diabetes; Those cloth face masks need at least two layers; Acne—could it be diet-related? Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prevention? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 2

Just 3 months of Omega-3 rich fish improve cognition, behavior in 8-9 yr olds; CoQ10 for kidney protection in diabetes; Natural treatment for collagenous colitis; Potent capsaicin pain patch approved by FDA; New Rxs for coronavirus; Can diet improve fertility? Remarkable reversals of pain with NT Factor; Pickled capers show heart, brain benefits; How high blood sugar thwarts exercise gains; Peering into red LED lights for just 3 minutes a day sharpens eyesight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet and US National Security
July 22, 2020
Study: Poor diets threaten US national security; Since the thymus gland shrinks as we get older, what nutritional supplements can we take to boost T-cells?; My wife is to undergo surgery next week. Can I demand intravenous vitamin C for her? I'd pay out of pocket if needed; I take a naringin supplement. Is it safe to take with Lipitor? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Clotting Caused by COVID-19

When do you plan to resume gym visits? My gym has reopened but I'm too scared to return. Help!; I've read about blood clotting caused by Covid-19. Does taking vitamin K pose a risk?; I've been taking Betaine HCL to help with digestion when eating nuts. Are there any long term side effects? Click HERE for part 1.