COVID-19

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 2, Part 1
October 4, 2021
If not the beginning of the end, it may be the end of the beginning for Covid; Instead of "crushing Covid" we may eventually learn to live with it as merely a treatable nuisance; New oral pill may revolutionize Covid care--what we know about Merck's molnuparivir; A raft of new treatments in the pipeline for Covid; Why blood sugar is the single most modifiable risk factor for severe Covid and death; Mediterranean MIND diet scores against dementia; Folic acid and DHA supplements improve performance, in mild cognitive impairment. Is seltzer bad for bones? Does a high cholesterol inevitably call for a statin? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 2, Part 2

Do vaccines after Covid and monoclonal antibody treatment run risk of bad reactions? Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE)--is it a risk with multiple boosters that are being proposed? New studies confirm full-fat dairy does not worsen cardiovascular risk; Fully one-third of Covid survivors experience Long Covid symptoms; DHEA improves women's sex drives and boosts efficacy of IVF for infertility; Juice avoidance curbs childhood overweight; Oral contraceptives prior to pregnancy hike risk for childhood allergies; Moms' intake of Omega 3s increases volume of grey and white matter in offspring; Breastfeeding reduces kids' risk for allergies, obesity; Did people drive crazier during lockdowns? Same amount of food consumed during shorter intervals (intermittent fasting) results in better metabolism, reduced weight, compared to extended eating hours; Anti-inflammatory diet checks asthma symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplements for Inflammation
September 29, 2021
I've been taking strontium for four years with great success. How do I stop taking it?; I'm plagued by biting insects! Any natural or safe ways to discourage this?; My daughter has Hashimoto's but we do not want to use porcine sources of thyroid. Are there any alternatives?; What supplements would you advise for inflammation?; Are there any studies on long-term mask-wearing in young children? My son is in kindergarten. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 25, Part 1
September 27, 2021
Boosters for everyone? Despite mandates, pace of initial vaccinations slows; In lieu of vaccine passports, should we consider “immune passports”? Intelligent Medicine’s intrepid 20-something audio engineer recounts his recent Covid infection—despite being vaccinated! 1st ever study of natural immunity among the 80 million American adults who are unvaccinated; Japan, with world’s oldest population, redefines 65-75s as “pre-old”; When you take Tylenol, how much NAC should you take? Convalescent plasma for Covid? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 25, Part 2

Insulin resistance a major risk factor for depression; Gut bacteria predictive of risk for psychiatric disorders; Are we implanting too many stents and performing too many bypass surgeries? Zinc-L-Carnosine vs. eating disorders, chemo mouth sores, and radiation damage; Prescription vs. store-bought fish oil? Fish oil is not just good for heart and brain—it may reduce fractures and headaches; First-ever study examines health risks of unprocessed vs. processed meat; Sunlight exposure, vitamin D intake reduces Covid hospitalization and death. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Protecting Teeth, Hardening Enamel and Improving Oral & Systemic Health, Part 1
September 23, 2021
Studies show poor dental hygiene is linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and even infectious disease illnesses. Stronger teeth and enhanced gum health are critical to overall wellness. Nathan Jones, founder of Xlear, Inc., details a "Journal of Dentistry" dental health study showing that the new ingredients in Xlear's Spry toothpaste are significantly more effective than typical fluoride toothpastes. In addition to fluoride, Spry includes xylitol, erythritol, and nano trimetaphosphate (nTMP), protecting teeth, hardening enamel, and improving oral and systemic health. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Monoclonal Antibodies
September 22, 2021
The lowdown on remdesivir and covid; Are monoclonal antibodies effective against covid?; What are your thoughts on antibody-dependent enhancement and enhancing antibodies from the vaccine?; Poor indoor air quality is an unrecognized cause of many chronic health issues. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Extra-Strength Flu Shot?

I'm 65 now so should I request the extra-strength flu shot? What about pneumonia and shingles vaccines?; Would the amino acid L-lysine be effective in curing or preventing covid by inhibiting arginine which is needed for viruses to replicate?; My tap water is considered hard. What does this mean for my health? Is there any harm in drinking hard water?; Study: Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 1
September 20, 2021
FDA authorizes boosters, but pushes back on White House effort to approve them for everyone; The results are in—which vaccine offers longer antibody protection? At 91, what’s keeping Clint Eastwood fit enough to produce, direct, and star in Cry Macho? It’s true—Midwesterners corn-fed diet produces heavier kids; Are Covid hospitalizations being overcounted? Is testosterone supplementation reasonable for a 77-year-old optimizer? Do masks really confer protection vs. Covid? Does high cholesterol in older women require lowering? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 2

New research article turns weight loss science on its head; Feds nationalize monoclonal antibody distribution—winners and losers; Heard on the Internet—does the vaccine trigger sickle cell in African Americans? Is lysine a viable supplement vs. the Coronavirus? The pursuit of happiness—study shows consuming fruits and vegetables and exercising improves well-being; Aerobic exercise can curtail anxiety by up to 60%; Arsenic may contribute to toll of Type 2 diabetes; For users of Propecia and Proscar, post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may loom; Long-term antibiotic use may hike risk of colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.