COVID-19

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Methane SIBO
January 20, 2021
Some claim that thousands of people who took the vaccine experienced serious reactions and that the mainstream media is not reporting it. Is there any evidence to support such claims?; I have methane SIBO and haven't had any success with alleviating symptoms. Would a gut microbiome test be useful?; I have Dupuytren's Contracture. Should I stop taking my collagen supplement? Is this condition hereditary? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2021
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Covid-19 bubble violation prompts huge $ penalty; Pandemic takes a toll on hearts; Does a more virulent form of coronavirus loom? Are non-vacuum sealed probiotics worthless? Kiwi scores vs. constipation—and restores vital intestinal bacteria; How sick you get from Covid-19 may depend on what shape your microbiome’s in; Do you need a vaccine if you’re planning on elective surgery? Mediterranean diet forestalls Parkinson’s—but is it really the ultimate nutrition plan? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2

Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Immune Aging
January 15, 2021
The impact of aging on innate and adaptive immunity.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: IV Antibiotics
January 14, 2021
What are the dangers of iron accumulation in blood and tissues?; I'm an RN that was infected with covid a couple of weeks ago. Now I'm eligible for the vaccine. Should I take it now or wait?; I have an O2 saturation meter but do not know the acceptable levels I should have. What are they?; I will be getting IV antibiotics for dental work. Will this be more or less damaging to my microbiome than oral or topical antibiotics? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 9, Part 1
January 11, 2021
Amid shaky vaccine rollout, questions persist: Is natural immunity superior to that conferred by artificial vaccines? Why have some vaccine recipients still come down with Covid? Should vaccines that require two doses be “mixed and matched” in the face of shortages? Will just one shot protect you? Is Ivermectin an effective, low-cost alternative to pricey Covid drugs? Why Connecticut hospitals are using hyperbaric oxygen for Covid patients; Thailand approves use of andrographis for early Covid; Inflatable Santa costume suspected in deadly California Covid outbreak; Will taking supplements boost vaccine efficacy? Why Whole Foods CEO is taking heat for claiming the best healthcare solution is “to change the way people eat”. Do masks pose more hazards than benefits to wearers? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D
January 7, 2021
A case study in vitamin D; What can I do to delay the progression of Dupuytren's Contracture?; Why not inject the spike protein directly instead of the mRNA that codes for it in the covid vaccine?; Carlton Fredericks said, "God help you if the doctors don't have a name for what's wrong with you". Is this still true?; What are your thoughts on supplementing with nucleotides? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 1
January 4, 2021
The vaccine rollout amid worsening toll of COVID-19; Vaccine fraud, chaotic distribution and people jumping the line; Incoming freshman congressman dies of COVID-19–he was 41! Why did a Wisconsin hospital employee destroy 500 doses of Covid vaccine—was it sabotage? Is Ivermectin a low-cost strategy for stemming the pandemic? Is “asymptomatic transmission” for real? Will you need a “vaccine passport” to travel or attend public events? Is Bill Gates masterminding “nano-tattoos” to verify vaccine compliance? What are possible causes of dizziness, vertigo? Should glucosamine/chondroitin be teamed with MSM for joint protection? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 2

Masks alone won’t do it without social distancing, study shows; What’s the best mask to allow normal speech? Low-grade lymphoma—are there natural treatments? An over-the-counter supplement may help curb nail-biting; Vaping can cause mental confusion; How exercise supports immunity; Biden’s pick for Secretary of Agriculture draws flak for industry ties; Obesity rates continue to soar among Americans as new federal Dietary Guidelines promise more of the same. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Exercise Immunology
December 30, 2020
Exercise Immunology -- all about exercise and immunity; My wife is 72 and anxiety is interfering with her daily life. Her doctor suggests Lexapro but isn't there anything safer to take?; You recommended Fisol fish oil to me years ago. Now you're recommending Bio-Omega fish oils. Why the switch? Click HERE for part 2.