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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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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Stomach Upset/Indigestion
July 8, 2020
Why is my overall body temperature measured to be around 94 degrees? I otherwise feel pretty good for a 65-year-old; What is the popular remedy of choice for stomach upset/indigestion? Baking soda? Apple cider vinegar?; I've been taking Nexium for two months now and want to wean off. How can I do this as quickly as possible?; Is it safe to take Candibactin to combat SIBO during the time of COVID? Click HERE for part 1.



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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 4, Part 2
July 6, 2020
Amid a call for more testing, false-negative test results undermine confidence in mass-screenings; NT Factor for CFS? What role for Serrapeptase? Walking may help sufferers of IBS; Research reveals magnesium essential to therapeutic action of vitamin D; Fiber, but not from grains, associated with reduced death rate in new study; “Zombie eating“—why mealtime screens promote digital distraction that blunts satiety signals and promotes overeating; Those heavily-promoted new psoriasis drugs found only marginally effective in post-marketing studies; Mediterranean diet reduces risk of kidney stones. 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: Reflux
July 1, 2020
--Study: Italian youth test negative for COVID-19 --I've been taking Bergamot for six months and my LDL went from 199 to 212. Why hasn't it helped? --I've been suffering from reflux for over 20 years. Would you recommend I try betaine hydrochloride? Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 25, Part 2
April 27, 2020
There’s nothing magical about walking 10,000 steps; Could pain meds for sciatica relieve IBS symptoms? These athletes got electIve surgery—why couldn’t you? Help for a listener with chronic pain—medical marijuana to reduce dependency on opiates? Celery is a good source of luteolin—with powerful antiviral effects; Why French researchers are studying the nicotine patch as a coronavirus therapy; To get back to work and recreation, we’ll need a Manhattan Project-style initiative to retrofit our public spaces with the latest antiviral technology. 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 2: Silent Reflux
March 25, 2020
I have a partial tear of the distal biceps tendon. What would you advise to help me recover faster?; I have silent reflux LPR. Can I take D-Hist? Click HERE for part 1.



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