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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 1, Part 2
February 3, 2020
Does AHCC work for kids? Is there such a thing as an allergy to vitamin C? Pregnant women who consume artificial sweeteners give birth to heavier babies; We’re running out of antibiotics to treat ordinary strep throat; Resistance training is the key to healthy aging; Berberine vs. colon cancer; Cocoa’s performance-enhancing effects; Seniors who consume mushrooms suffer less cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 25, Part 1
January 27, 2020
What we know about the emerging Coronavirus pandemic; How can you protect yourself? How stress can actually contribute to hair graying; Colostrum for athletic performance? Ginger root vs. BPA toxicity; ANY amount of running linked to significantly lower risk of early death. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 18, Part 2
January 20, 2020
Use it or lose it—sexual activity helps to forestall menopause; Why vitamin D levels may fluctuate; Can biotin supplements affect your blood tests? Exercise wards off ADHD symptoms; It takes just 12 days for sugar to completely rewire your brain; Dietary polyphenols reduce women’s depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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.