Exercise

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 11, Part 1
January 13, 2020
A quarter of Americans take drugs that can make them fat; Natural cures for fatty liver/NASH; Fasting can reduce inflammation without the drawbacks of immunosuppressive drugs; U.S. alcohol deaths rise sharply—surpassing opiate overdoses; Global temperatures may be rising—but human body temperatures are declining; NY Yankees revamp training staff after record season of injuries; Daily news fix may rewire our nervous systems in stress mode. Click HERE for part 2. 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.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Inflammatory Markers
November 27, 2019
I have high fibrinogen but my other inflammatory markers are low in the setting of psoriatic arthritis. What gives?; I'm a 63-year-old Master Weightlifter and the thinning skin on my palms makes it difficult to grip the barbells. Any suggestions?; I recently noticed the start of an inguinal hernia and stopped weight lifting. Can I continue running? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 23, Part 2
November 25, 2019
New test allows quick celiac diagnosis—without requiring lengthy gluten challenge; NSAIDS definitively linked to heart risk; For a modest fee, an Italian guide will help you experience the Neanderthal lifestyle; The MLB Paradox: Baseball players live longer! Supplements to prevent breast cancer recurrence; Should this X-ray make me worried? Electromagnetic fields curb aggressiveness of breast cancer; Electrical stimulation of ears may slow aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How much sleep is too much?
November 20, 2019
What does environmental toxicity have to do with nutrition?; How much sleep is too much? Is a 30 minute nap each day too much given I sleep 8 and a half hours at night?; Am I doing any harm by spending 20 minutes in a dry sauna after my workouts each day?; My wrists are getting quite thin. Are there any exercises or supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 9, Part 2
November 11, 2019
Doctors-in-training around the world receive scant nutrition instruction; As little as 15 minutes a day of walking could save billions in health care costs and productivity—but quality is more important than quantity; Is meat a source of deadly bacteria as vegetarian activists proclaim? Wild about saffron—it combats depression and neurodegenerative disease; When it comes to natural medicine, don’t rely on Wikipedia’s biased entries; Statins tied to risk of staph skin infections, and beta-blockers can exacerbate psoriasis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ketogenic Diet and Type 2 Diabetes
November 6, 2019
I find that if I don't eat before my morning workouts, I feel weak, even a bit irritable. Are these symptoms unusual?; What can I do to help my daughter deal with the later stages of congestive heart failure?; I have type 2 diabetes. Can I do a ketogenic diet?; Any warnings about using supplements for joint health? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Your Oral Microbiome
October 30, 2019
CBD oil embraced by US Triathalon Association; Translocation of gut microbiota associated with autoimmunity; I developed vertigo in the past year. How can I prevent it and/or shorten its duration?; Will gargling with salt water regularly damage my oral microbiome? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 2
October 28, 2019
Migraine treatments; vitamin D for migraines; Potato purée as effective as sugary gels for long-distance endurance athletes; Stress hikes risk for life-threatening infections; Lifting weights as you age cuts risk of premature death by 46%; Prescription eye drops may eventually supplant need for reading glasses; Fatty liver prevalent among teens—even kids of normal weight; Study dispels myth that high school contact sports put kids at risk for eventual cognitive decline; Fecal transplants may relieve IBS—but only if obtained from a “super donor.” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Exercise to Protect Against Alzheimer’s
October 11, 2019
Fitter bodies make for healthier minds; Can exercise protect against Alzheimer's? Study ties physical activity to slower amyloid-beta related cognitive decline.