Diabetes

Breathing Better, Part 1
November 9, 2017
Airway problems may be at the root of numerous health conditions: Fatigue, anxiety, ADHD, even hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and obesity. Additionally, breathing optimization can enhance athletic performance. Shirley Gutkowski is a dental hygienist who has shifted her focus to airway problems at her practice “Primal Air” in Wisconsin. Why has the human palate devolved to set the stage for breathing difficulties? Is this a disorder of modern civilization? How does chronic nasal congestion and sinusitis contribute to problems? Why is mouth breathing bad? How does xylitol help to break up nasal mucus? What are its newly-discovered anti-cancer properties? What is Buteyko breathing? How does it create a “reset” for the entire nervous system? If you suspect you’re suffering from airway problems, Primal Air is offering Intelligent Medicine listeners a free consultation via www.PrimalAir.com. Obtain more information about Xlear at www.xlear.com. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 28, Part 1
October 30, 2017
Vitamin K partners with vitamin D to combat knee arthritis; Is homeopathic growth hormone beneficial? Is it OK to take calcium when you have an ulcer? Is almond milk a good source of calcium? Olive oil combats diabetes; Eating fresh fruits and vegetables helps smokers quit; NY State bans indoor vaping as studies emerge linking vaping to emphysema risk; New study shows high % of baby foods contain arsenic, cadmium, lead, bisphenol A. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
October 27, 2017
A novel study that shows ingesting carbohydrates after a protein meal blunts impact on blood sugar better than having carbohydrates first, or with the meal: Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 21, Part 1
October 23, 2017
Hypoglycemia’s modern update: Obese and Type 2 diabetics suffer lower brain glucose levels; When an 85-yr-old can’t control their blood sugar with a low-carb diet and weight loss; Pricey, highly touted new cancer drugs deliver marginal benefits; How stress may be as bad for you as poor diet (Hint: It’s about the microbiome!); “Ridiculously healthy” elderly have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30 yr olds; Women who get frequent UTIs should drink more water, but too much could land them in the hospital! Is safflower oil healthy? Iodine supplementation—what’s the best formulation? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 1
September 20, 2017
Heath benefits of olives and olive oil. My 32-year-old son has problems with methylation, what supplements are helpful? Do "healthful" sweeteners like stevia and xylitol trigger insulin like sugar? How would you treat sciatica? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 26, Part 2
August 28, 2017
Resistance exercise plus vitamin D boosts muscle strength, bone density in seniors; Why are some people mosquito magnets, and do supplements help? What does a high CRP blood test mean? Why are rates of knee osteoarthritis soaring (Hint: It's not just wear n' tear!)? Vacuuming can help you lose weight--but not the way you might think; Olive-oil protects against diabetes; Butter consumption soars in wake of exoneration of saturated fat, cholesterol; Artificial sweeteners trick the brain; Gender-bending chemicals in your yoga-mat may impair fertility; Men exposed to night-time noise have lower sperm counts. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 26, 2017
I have left carotid artery plaque and am taking Crestor, is there any benefit to my taking fish oil? I have a swollen and sore lymph node on my right side under my jaw, what causes this? I have a urinary tract infection found to be staph and completed a round of antibiotics, now I'm regressing -- did the antibiotic lose effectiveness? It is said that fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin are biomarkers for choosing the best weight loss plan, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 2
June 19, 2017
Sulforaphane effective against Type 2 Diabetes; Low Carb diet enables most Type 2 diabetics to avoid insulin, taper oral meds, achieve blood sugar normalization; Extra virgin vs. refined coconut oil; Is vaginal estrogen safe for women with diabetes and a kidney transplant? What to do for bronchiectasis? Why is it so hard for patients with Crohn’s Disease to normalize their iron? French fries—but not potatoes—associated with increased death risk; Exposure to aircraft noise prompts blood pressure rises; World toll of obesity surpasses 2 billion. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 27, Part 1
May 29, 2017
Excess supplemental calcium alone doubles stroke risk, but not WITH vitamin D; Chocolate may protect against atrial fibrillation; Zinc lozenges shorten cold duration; Does vitamin D deplete magnesium? Supplements, diet for Type 2 diabetes; Woman sues maker of “Sport Beans” claiming they were laced with sugar; World’s leading diabetes drug—Metformin--works by modifying intestinal bacteria; “Light” cigarettes up risk of type of lung cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Escape Addictive Eating, Part 1
May 25, 2017
The Standard American Diet is a major driver of the current epidemic of degenerative disease in the U.S. Top-down efforts by government to stem the tide of illness are unwieldy, costly failures. The Suppers Programs is a community-based, voluntary organization that helps individuals escape the addictive eating patterns that are undermining their health. Founder Dorothy Mullen, author of "Logical Miracles: 100 Stories of Hope and Healing," explains how commercial foods subvert our normal appetite cues. She describes how diet affects mood. The Suppers Program offers an economical local model that enables individuals to experience the benefits of dietary transformation in a non-judgmental setting. According to Dorothy, “portion control” is one of the biggest myths that undermine dieters’ success. Indulging in sugary, artificially-flavored snacks and soft drinks cannot be offset merely with exercise, however intense, as food industry apologists would have us believe. Fundamental dietary change isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for many to attain optimal physical and emotional wellness. Diet must be individualized--there is no “one-size-fits-all” eating prescription. The Suppers Programs is based in New Jersey, but is training facilitators to expand across the Northeast, and is a model for transforming the American way of eating. Click HERE for part 2.