Environmental Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 15, Part 2
February 17, 2020
Bayer takes a huge $ hit over Round Up lawsuits after Monsanto acquisition; Glyphosate—even if it doesn’t give you cancer, could it undermine your health? Is Lumbrokinase an effective blood thinner for atrial fibrillation? A caller snuggled with her pet pooch—and developed a rare blood-borne infection; Diabetic alert dogs—hope or hype? Air pollution exposure in early life may impair brain development; Particles in urban air may trigger heart attacks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Apple Cider Vinegar
February 12, 2020
I have a thyroid nodule. Is there anything I should do before a fine needle aspiration? Is there a natural way to shrink the nodule?; What kind of laundry detergent do you use? I'm having trouble finding one that works.; Could you discuss the benefits, if any, of apple cider vinegar? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 25, Part 2
January 27, 2020
Acid blocker medications raise risk of allergies; How to wean off PPIs; What’s erysipelas? U.S. deaths from lead exposure 10 times higher than previously thought; IV vitamin C vs. sepsis; Can fish oil supplements make men sexier? Pomegranate juice forestalls memory loss in older adults; Sunshine can keep you svelte. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 11, Part 2
January 13, 2020
Benefits/risks of kale-broccoli smoothies; Is a vegetarian diet suitable for kids? Eating out—even if only once a week—puts the pounds on; Tea drinkers live longer; Diets high in carotenoids protect against skin cancer; Don Imus survived prostate cancer for ten years, foregoing conventional treatment, leveraging diet, supplements, exercise; Exercise helps spare brain’s gray matter; Delta flight attendants sue over health problems linked to ”toxic” uniforms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 28, Part 2
December 30, 2019
High-intensity interval training restores memory in seniors; Can alcohol trigger arthritis? Omega 3 consumption counteracts genetic susceptibility to obesity; Meshima mushroom demonstrates strong activity vs. breast cancer; Aged Garlic Extract shown to promote micro-circulation, may speed wound healing in diabetics; What is giant cell arteritis? Amazon lax on counterfeit supplements offered by shady 3rd party vendors; Proximity to fast food eateries tracks with kids’ obesity in NYC boroughs; Exposure to chemicals in plastic fosters children’s weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 14, Part 2
December 16, 2019
Sugary beverages—even fruit juice and diet drinks—increase diabetes risk. A 71-year-old caller seeks answers for his progressive muscle loss; Teen diet may be key to prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease; High-dose vitamin D doesn’t prompt kidney stones, high blood calcium; Pistachios protect telomeres; Blueberries vs. metabolic syndrome; Bacopa for CFS; Want some plastic microparticles with that tea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 7, Part 1
December 9, 2019
Bisphenol A levels dramatically underestimated; NY City Council wants to ban paper receipts; Ginger blocks BPA’s toxic effects; Is there an optimal amount of fat we should consume? Is an “aspirin-a-day” right for prevention? Should we avoid dairy? Manuka honey may be the key to overcoming antibiotic resistance; Elderberry reduces respiratory virus symptoms; Why proton pump inhibitors render you more susceptible to Infectious diarrhea. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 7, Part 2

To lose weight, improve metabolism, restrict food intake to 10 hour window; Switching from coffee, tea and soda to water alleviates GERD; Optimizing Omega 6:3 ratio; NSAID harms; CBD benefits for lupus; Levi’s teams with Hollywood filmmakers to highlight dangers of “forever chemicals”; Flavanals from cocoa and tea linked to improved cardiovascular outcomes; BMJ challenges other medical journals to free themselves from BigPharma influence; Life expectancy in U.S.—steadily rising from 1960 to 2014—suddenly takes a nosedive; Hair dyes and straighteners hike breast cancer risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 30, Part 1
December 2, 2019
Pecked by a turkey? Cut by an electric knife? Fighting with in-laws? Crushed, pushed or stepped on by crowd or human stampede on Black Friday? There’s a code for that! Dairy foods—are they really that bad for you? Besides strontium, is there anything else natural to take for osteoporosis? Undiagnosed celiac disease may explain bone loss in some; Just 2 drops of deadly mercury compound on her gloved hand melted this researcher’s brain; Clues as to why some cruise ship tourists get norovirus, others are protected. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Case Against Fragrance, Part 1
November 28, 2019
Are you bothered by fragrance? You’re not alone. "The Case Against Fragrance" by best-selling novelist Kate Grenville reveals how widespread fragrance intolerance is, and how it may pose a major health threat. Many suffer headaches, nausea, malaise, asthma, nasal congestion, rashes and brain fog on exposure to fragrances; additionally, most fragrances are artificially synthesized from petrochemicals. Are “natural” fragrances preferable? What about aromatherapy, essential oils, and scented candles? Haven’t most of these chemicals been safety-tested? Why are musks a special case? Is there a downside to tampering with our innate scent-guided biology? Why is perfume use not just a matter of personal choice? Do people have a right to fragrance-free air? Don’t you need fragrance to make deodorant effective? Are there sources of fragrance-free detergents, soaps, personal care products, and cosmetics? Click HERE for part 2.