Digestive Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 2, Part 1: The “Girth of July”
July 4, 2022
Maybe we should call it the “Girth of July”—obesity rates soar in US; The paradox of why we’re gaining weight, despite not eating more or exercising less; Fauci contracts Covid, and suffers Paxlovid rebound; IBS in the aftermath of food poisoning; Glutamine for post-infectious diarrhea; Feds move to ban vaping, slash nicotine in cigarettes; Nicotine raises testosterone, decreases estrogen; Covid boosters are coming, targeting Omicron. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Gluten-Free Diet and Type 1 Diabetes
July 1, 2022
Effects of a gluten-free diet in patients with type 1 diabetes and asymptomatic celiac disease; During stress, some prebiotics order up B vitamins from the microbiome.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: SIBO
June 22, 2022
Save Our Supplements!; A win on glyphosate ruling; Diet and lifestyle considerations for ulcerative colitis; How can I successfully treat SIBO while adhering to a vegetarian diet?; Is taking vitamin C in pill form poorly absorbed? Are capsules better than tablets? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: What Causes Constipation?
June 15, 2022
The impact of artificial sweeteners on type 2 diabetes; Can you discuss what causes constipation and any natural treatments?; Is red light therapy beneficial for skin or is it just hype? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 11, Part 2: Addiction-Susceptibility
June 13, 2022
Low FODMAP diet outperforms medical therapy for IBS; It’s claimed that probiotics are destroyed by stomach acid before reaching the intestine—REALLY? Novel probiotic scores vs. autism in preliminary trial; The gut-brain connection in depression; Strategies for tackling persistent Lyme Disease; Vitamin D, Omega-3, and moderate exercise cut cancer risk in elderly by 61%; Optimism benefits your health—but don’t become over-confident; Smoking dads pass on addiction-susceptibility, anxiety to male offspring. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Booster Shots
June 8, 2022
I recently had a 3 mm polyp removed from my colon. What should I be eating to prevent further polyps?; What are your thoughts regarding people without comorbidities getting booster shots?; What is the best time to take Alpha Lipoic Acid - with food or away from food? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Leg Cramps
May 26, 2022
I drink tea in the morning but by the third cup, I am vomiting it back up. What gives?; I have dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. Can I take NTFactor?; I have a coronary calcium score that increased in the last five years. Do I need to increase Lipitor?; My husband gets terrible leg cramps. What can he do for this?; Do doctors routinely order Hemoglobin A1c or do I have to ask my doctor for the test?; I've been taking SAM-e for years and my doctor told me to stop with no explanation. Your thoughts?; I'm having long-haul covid symptoms. Can I be helped by Functional Medicine? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2022
An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for Allergies
May 18, 2022
Censorship of health information is coming to a news outlet near you; I got major reflux and gastritis from taking probiotics. What gives?; What are the three most important supplements to alleviate stuffy, sneezy allergies? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Tips for Insomnia

I was told I have infrequent asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Why do I have to treat it if I don't have any symptoms?; Some good tips for insomnia?; If I were to take every supplement recommended for good health I'd be taking 20 supplements! What to do?; Is there one supplement that contains everything you recommend for mitochondrial support?; I'm having side effects with my blood pressure medication - help!; I get reflux especially at night when I lie down. Should I take cough syrup? Click HERE for part 1.