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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 2, Part 1
February 4, 2019
Cancer researchers announce breakthrough, predict “cure” in 1 year—really? Is DHEA good for diabetics? Natural progesterone for fibroids? Is the TURP procedure the best treatment for an enlarged prostate? Sleep deprivation a potent risk factor for Alzheimer’s—so, too, is periodontal disease; The Super Bowl marijuana ad that CBS refused to air, as players clamor for access to cannabis to ease pain of chronic injuries; Exercise does help you lose weight—by encouraging better eating habits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Too Much Curcumin?
January 30, 2019
My TSH is 2.96. Is that normal or should I be concerned?; I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism following a TSH test and they're recommending levothyroxine—What say you?; Is it ever possible to take too much curcumin?; What would you recommend for joint pain from rigorous construction work?; Which olive leaf supplement do you recommend?; Sugar substitutes offered no health benefits, but they didn't do any harm either. Please debunk this!; What can my wife take for diabetic neuropathy in her hands and feet? Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: Carb Sensitivity
January 25, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: Is my fasting blood sugar of 115-120 really bad when my hemoglobin A1c is 5.5? I seem to be extremely sensitive to carbs at the evening meal--even a sweet potato or some crackers with cheese; Plus, intermittent fasting reverses type 2 diabetes in three people.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2 — CBD and Pain Relief
January 23, 2019
I have read some reports about strontium's side effects. I know you recommend it and I would like to know if you have any concerns about the risks; My 80-year-old wife has gastroparesis not related to diabetes. Is there something else she can take besides pharmaceuticals?; I've been taking CBD for hip bursitis and it has really helped with the pain. Will it reduce the inflammation too? I'm trying to avoid cortisone shots. Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D, Curcumin, and Isoflavones
January 18, 2019
Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life; Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced lower limb muscle strength; Curcumin improved muscle function, exercise capacity in heart failure studies; Foods containing isoflavones may help control diabetes.
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Q&A with Leyla — Part 1
January 16, 2019
The benefits of a "Dry January." NYC to undertake a study to determine if sugary drinks are as bad as cigarettes. Can you explain why some people sleep better on an empty stomach and others can't sleep unless they have a bedtime snack? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 12, Part 1
January 14, 2019
Is olive oil the new Viagra? Are you smarter in the fall? Is there an alternative to Amiodarone? Does DHEA increase risk for prostate cancer? A questionable diagnosis by a holistic doctor? What supplements can guard against the adverse effects of X-rays? Will putting an ice pack in your shorts help you conceive a slimmer baby? Men who eat soy have lower testosterone—true or false? A supplement that can counter statin-induced muscle pain and weakness; An aspirin-a-day doesn’t keep the doctor away? Glyphosate lawsuits add to Bayer woes after Monsanto acquisition; Low levels of acetyl-l-carnitine predict severity and duration of major depression; Low-carb diets superior to low-fat diets for Type 2 Diabetes; Fish oil augments benefits of low-carb diet for blood sugar control; Breastfed babies have better eating habits as toddlers. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 12, Part 2
Is ashwagandha OK if you have an arrhythmia? What’s the best diet for someone with an ileostomy? How is the immunity conferred by vaccines different from that produced via natural infections? Common pain-killers hike risk of major heart problems; Popular new diabetes drugs can cause fatal flesh-eating bacterial infections; Intravenous vitamin C boosts efficacy of tuberculosis drugs; Surprising supplements that boost bone density: olive leaf extract and lactobacillus; High-carb breakfast cereal is a historical anomaly; New twin study reveals that when it comes to academic success, heredity outweighs environment. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: How to Reduce Food Cravings
January 11, 2019
New review of scientific studies confirms food cravings can be reduced; alcohol intake may be key to long-term weight loss for people with diabetes.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 5, Part 1
January 7, 2019
Are you healthy enough to travel? Artificial sweeteners “confer no benefits”, may hike risk for diabetic retinopathy; Metabolic syndrome increases requirements for antioxidant vitamins C and E; Chris Kilham, the “Medicine Hunter” dishes on the benefits of green tea, curcumin and resveratrol. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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