Depression

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 16, Part 2
October 18, 2021
CBD cream for pain relief; Lifestyle a major factor in breast cancer outcomes; Are booster shots needed? Quercetin vs. allergies; Meat and mental health—are vegans at higher risk for anxiety and depression? Mushroom substance ergothioneine may enhance mood; Are embassy employees suffering from “Havana syndrome” victims of psychogenic illness? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 25, Part 2
September 27, 2021
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.

Leyla Weighs In: Refined Avocado Oil
September 10, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: What do you think of refined avocado oil so widely used today in mayonnaise? Does the pasteurization process damage the fats and proteins of eggs that are pasteurized?; Plus, histamine could be a key player in depression.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ear Pressure While Flying
July 21, 2021
Is there something to halt or reverse cataracts? Both my parents had them; What can I do to ease ear pressure while flying? I'm susceptible but don't want to take medication; I understand my diet must change in order to make good choices; What are your thoughts about drinking aloe vera juice? Does it really enhance absorption of nutrients by 200%?; How much fish oil do you recommend for depression? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Fish Oil’s Antidepressant Effects
July 16, 2021
Omega-3 fatty acids may help treatments cross the blood-brain barrier; Key driver of fish oil's antidepressant effects revealed.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Mental Health Benefits of the Ketogenic Diet
July 8, 2021
Fish oil's therapeutic use in depression; Medical Nihilism revisited; Beneficial painful rash treatment - Terrasil; The benefits of Banatrol for diarrhea; Ketogenic diet for improving mental health. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Depression and Cardiovascular Risk
January 22, 2021
Depressed mood and exhaustion may contribute to cardiometabolic risk; Lifestyle interventions for depression.

The Health Benefits of Neurostimulation, Part 1
November 17, 2020
Aging and many medical conditions are associated with changes and declines in the regulation of our autonomic nervous system function; our bodies don't respond to stress as well as before. Our blood pressure, sleep, focus, mood, digestion, and overall physiology are all affected. Ami L. Brannon, RN and co-founder of Neuvana, makers of the Xen personal vagus nerve stimulator, has a deep-dive on the benefits of vagal stimulation for relaxation, pain relief, even depression. The Xen enables consumers to access those in an easy-to-use home device. Daily use has shown positive wellness benefits, including improved sleep, better mood, and improved quality of life. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 7, Part 2
November 9, 2020
Is aspirin a low-cost solution for COVID-19? Aspirin for cardiovascular prevention is not for everyone; Does a 70-year-old man with an HDL of 85 need a statin? A centuries-old drug, colchicine, may prevent heart attacks; Seasonal depression may strike harder amid pandemic; How do you know if you have the coronavirus? Can you really predict weather changes with your sore joints? Social isolation—exacerbated by lockdowns—may hike women’s risk for hypertension; High-sugar diets can damage the gut, triggering colitis; Is a vitamin D level of 106 too high? Can exercise account for high liver function test results? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2
October 19, 2020
Supplements for heart failure; Let’s talk about vitamin D; Dietary flavonoids vs. depression; Carb-laden diet may worsen insomnia; Exercise vs. cancer—timing may matter; Hydroxychloroquine shows benefits when used early; Remdesivir fails to help sickest patients; Vitamin D vs. breast cancer in African-American women; Vitamin B3 for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.