Digestive Health

Leyla Weighs In: Dairy Alternatives
September 7, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin addresses the issue of protein substitutes for dairy and answers this listener question: "What do you think of smoothies made with almond milk, berries, and an organic vegetable protein powder?" Plus, L-glutamine in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. And thoughts on the "5 Evidence-Based Dietary Tips to Share With Your Patients".

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 5, 2018
Does hydrolized collagen obviate the need for glucosamine/chondroitin? Could the NutraSweet in gum adversely impact health? "I had a partial small bowel obstruction recently. Is there a nutritional protocol to prevent recurrence?" "I use a water filtration system. Is there a reason to add electrolytes to it? Or should I just drink some coconut water?" Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Can intestinal inflammation be the cause of chronic diarrhea? "Would your bone health protocol benefit someone with a tibia fracture and bone cancer?" Would a B12 shot help sciatica? Turmeric with black pepper for arthritis? "My sister with Lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's feels sick when she stops taking antibiotics, why is that?" Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 1
September 3, 2018
Listeners respond to my “24 Ways to Transform Our Healthcare System”; Oncologists to study keto diet as way of augmenting chemo efficacy for cancer; Vitamin D may help alleviate overactive bladder; Brain stimulation to reduce aggressive behavior (shades of Clockwork Orange?); New Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough—or another flash in the pan? A caller wonders if a recent tick bite could be the cause of a new allergy to meat products; Are any supplements helpful for diverticulosis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Is there gluten in your medication(s)?
August 31, 2018
Is there gluten in your medication(s)? Addressing this concern for patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten-sensitivity.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 29, 2018
Difficulty swallowing vitamins? Recommendation for a multivitamin without iron? For someone without digestive or sleep issues, which form of magnesium is recommended? Does dairy have deleterious health effects? Is there an exception with kefir? Copper supplementation for cancer survivors? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 25, Part 1
August 27, 2018
Which type of exercise helps mental health most? Best strategies for wound healing; Alternatives to steroids for intestinal inflammation; Skip the cough medicine, try honey instead; You’ve come a long way, baby: Corsets are making a comeback! Aluminum implicated in MS causation; L-glutamine for post-infectious IBS. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 18, Part 1
August 20, 2018
New study throws shade on low-carb diets—or does it? What causes brown spots on hands—and can supplements prevent them? A caller can’t take supplements for osteoporosis—what’s the alternative? BPA and Splenda implicated in inflammatory bowel disease causation; Mourning the passing of a pioneer of environmental medicine—Dr. William Rea; NYU med school goes tuition-free; Does the weight gain associated with smoking cessation negate the benefits of quitting? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 21, Part 1
July 23, 2018
How old you feel may be more important than how old you actually are; Which drug therapies are best for colitis? When a breast cancer patient can’t tolerate hormone-blocker drugs; Mediterranean diet may improve teens’ grades; Natural alternatives for dry eye; Supplements for Sjogren’s Syndrome; Fruits and vegetables vs. breast cancer; L-glutamine for sickle cell disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 14, Part 1
July 16, 2018
Doctors not properly trained to offer sound nutritional advice; Take your microbiome to the gym—your metabolism will thank you; Even modest high blood pressure linked to early lesions, dementia, in autopsied brains; What’s the optimal treatment for SIBO? Full-fat dairy exonerated as cause of heart disease, overall risk of death; What to do when your fasting fingerstick blood sugar is 135? Nearly half of Americans currently battling overweight; Can carbs make you drowsy? How to lower elevated hemoglobin A1c; Sleep provides antioxidant benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.