COVID-19

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Blood Flow Restriction
April 28, 2021
The many benefits of exercise; I was surprised to read in your newsletter that "masks work..." when there are other studies that show the ineffectiveness of them; What do you think of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training to increase muscle mass? I'm 74 with osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 24, Part 1
April 26, 2021
A half-century after the Feingold Diet, California declares artificial food colorings a risk for children’s hyperactivity; Blood clots and the J&J vaccine; How many times you can rise from a chair unassisted predicts your risk of dying—and the vitamin that may help; Dr. Garth Nicolson reveals new studies on NT Factor for mitochondrial repair and fatigue. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 24, Part 2

Higher mushroom consumption slashes cancer risk; A caller with an abnormal MTHFR test seeks advice; Will the vaccine alter DNA permanently, or increase the risk for Mad Cow Disease? A single dose of the Sinovac confers meager protection; Reliance on Himalayan salt and sea salt may raise specter of iodine deficiency; Women report menstrual abnormalities after Covid vax; Mammograms may yield deceptive results in aftermath of shots; Betaine found to reverse abnormal behaviors in mouse model of schizophrenia. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is Zoloft Addictive?
April 22, 2021
Is Zoloft addictive?; What are your thoughts on the vaccine causing anaphylactic reactions in some people?; Is citrulline superior or inferior to L-arginine?; What is the best way to lose weight while taking Prozac?; What radio station is your show on? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 17, Part 1
April 19, 2021
J&J vaccine suspended; Halt comes in wake of unexplained blood clots; Isn’t the risk of blood clots from Covid greater than that from the vax? Is it something about unique features of J&J and Astra Zeneca shots that increases likelihood of adverse reactions? One shot may be enough for people who’ve already had Covid—do they need it at all? Twitter fights over Covid controversies turn nasty; In men genetically prone to prostate cancer, lifestyle halves risk; Potent risk factor for severe Covid—air pollution; Exercise and immunity—can you actually run away from Covid? Prepare for additional booster shots against Covid variants, say CEOs of Pfizer and Moderna; What’s the alternative to high-sugar Metamucil for fiber? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: How Gut Bacteria Help Ward Off Viruses
April 16, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Could you talk about glycine and how I could manage the recommended dose from a supplement?; Which probiotic foods contain Oxalobacter formigenes? The kefir I drink doesn't have any. Plus, a study demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cancer & Covid-19
April 14, 2021
Cancer cured after infection with covid-19!; I've had both basal cell and melanoma skin cancers. How much sun is too much for me now?; What is your opinion of Fluvoxamine to treat covid-19? Click HERE for part 2.

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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Minimizing Vaccine Reactions

Do you have any recommendations to minimize post-vaccine reactions?; DMSO was a touted treatment for arthritis but you don't hear about it anymore. Is it still useful?; How much vitamin K should I take? What if I eat enough meat, do I still need to take a supplement?; I'm concerned about future autoimmune disease if I take the covid vaccine. What are your thoughts?; I think I survived with no supplements with no ill effects for a whole week! Click HERE for part 1.

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.