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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 22, Part 2
August 24, 2020
Does vitamin D need to be taken with vitamin K? Low-carb vs. low-fat diets for overweight seniors; Multivitamins found to reduce illness duration, severity; World Health Organization calls for halt to “routine" dental procedures amid pandemic—but what’s non-essential about preventive care? Calcium in aortic artery—need statins? Why some heartburn drugs help, others may hurt, in Covid-19; CoQ10 vs. kidney failure. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for GERD
August 12, 2020
Study: Nicotinamide Riboside alters body composition and acetyl-l-carnitine concentration in muscle; I have GERD and the supplements I take aren't enough, but I don't want to take medication - help!; I have lupus and Sjogren's. Is there any reason I shouldn't take collagen supplements? Click HERE for part 2.



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Leyla Weighs In: Diverticulitis
August 7, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: I recently had an attack of acute diverticulitis. What can I eat?; For those who don't drink any alcohol including wine, can they get Resveratrol from 100% grape juice with no added sugar? What about pomegranate juice?



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Biohacking Your Microbiome, Part 1
August 4, 2020
Over the past two decades, there has been an exponential explosion of research into the human gut microbiome, which is confirmed to be a critical regulator of many aspects of human biology and overall health. Health Expert and Master Educator, Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN is a pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Advisor for Essential Formulas Inc. He details "biohacking" techniques to create a healthier microbiome that can result in better health and increased longevity. Click HERE for part 2.



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Biohacking Your Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN, pharmacist, clinical nutritionist, health educator, and Scientific Advisor for Essential Formulas Inc. Click HERE for part 1.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Acne
July 29, 2020
Help! My 18-month-old grandson is taking a multivitamin containing fluoride and chemicals like polysorbate 80; I take magnesium taurate for atrial fibrillation and magnesium citrate for constipation. Is this too much?; Study: Omega-3s with potential to prevent Alzheimer's affect blood, but less so the brain; I'm on the Whole 30 diet for severe acne. My dermatologist is recommending Accutane. What do you think? Click HERE for part 1.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Clotting Caused by COVID-19
July 22, 2020
When do you plan to resume gym visits? My gym has reopened but I'm too scared to return. Help!; I've read about blood clotting caused by Covid-19. Does taking vitamin K pose a risk?; I've been taking Betaine HCL to help with digestion when eating nuts. Are there any long term side effects? Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 1
July 20, 2020
Are sunscreen chemicals putting you, your kids, or your developing fetus at risk? Bone-growth stimulators for healing fractures—can you still use them if you have a pacemaker? Natural “Testosterone precursors”—do they really forestall muscle loss? How do plant-based meat substitutes compare to animal protein for fending off sarcopenia? Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) forestall cognitive decline in frail elderly; Acid blockers render patients more susceptible to COVID-19; Pre- and probiotics to support a coronavirus-resistant microbiome; Study links fermented vegetable consumption to reduced risk of dying of COVID-19; Think zinc for immunity. 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 1: COVID-19 and Metabolic Syndrome
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome: Is diet the key?; What do you think of Far-UVC light for killing airborne coronaviruses?; Doesn't drinking a glass of water right before a meal dilute digestive enzymes? Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 11, Part 2
July 13, 2020
Landmark study validates low-carb, high fat diet for controlling Type 2 diabetes among outpatients. When you give blood, how do they know you’re not transmitting coronavirus? Stretching yields significant circulatory benefits; Over 75s found to be at risk of colonoscopy complications; Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s may accelerate cognitive decline, highlighting “gut-brain axis”; Avoid common food additive to avert intestinal inflammation; Hot flashes predict heart problems in menopausal women; New blood test predicts cancer with pinpoint accuracy—but will it result in overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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