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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.

How Modern Culture Rewires our Brains and Damages our Health, Part 1
September 26, 2019
Dr. David Perlmutter, “The Empowering Neurologist,” rolls out some new projects: "Alzheimer’s—the Science of Prevention," a webinar due out October ‘19; "The Microbiome and the Brain" in December; and the new book "Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness," available in January 2020 - preorder now. Is Dr. Perlmutter still persuaded about the perils of gluten, as previously outlined in "Grain Brain?" What’s more harmful to the brain—excess carbs or saturated fat and cholesterol? Can the ApoE4 gene be overcome with diet and lifestyle measures? What supplements does Dr. Perlmutter recommend for neuroprotection? What about CBD? Why does he claim we are literally and figuratively being “brainwashed”? What roles for exercise, sleep, exposure to nature, fasting, Keto diet, caloric restriction, metformin? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gummy Vitamins
September 11, 2019
I'm about 20 pounds overweight and have difficulty losing weight. Could it be because of my TSH levels?; My left carotid artery is 50% blocked. What kind of diet changes should I be looking at?; What is the deal with gummy vitamins? How effective are they? They used to be for kids but now are there are dozens of types for adults!; What is your nutrition routine before a workout? I run out of gas after 15 holes on the golf course. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla Part 2: Blood Pressure
September 4, 2019
I have a history of heart disease in my family and my blood pressure is erratic. Should I be concerned?; Are annual dental x-rays necessary while my teeth and gums are in very good health?; I have low white blood cell, low red blood cell and platelet counts. Is this due to overexercising? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 17, Part 2
August 19, 2019
Natural treatments for DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness); Vitamin K vs. arthritis; Reversing fibrocystic breast disease; Positional vertigo; Gluten found in 32% of “gluten-free” restaurant samples tested with new portable device; Commuting by car while overweight is a health double whammy; Scientists develop new blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 10, Part 2
August 12, 2019
Why you feel so tired and depressed when you’re sick; Is there a nutritional approach to aortic aneurysms? The five exercises that counteract obesity genes; Dietary choline staves off brain decline; The benefits of music instruction for kids; The latest on cannabidiol. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Autism Risk
July 31, 2019
Nicotinamide Riboside may be beneficial for ALS; Exposure to solvents during pregnancy increases risk of autism; Fruit and veggie pills to cure your ills?; What is the difference between whey protein isolate and regular whey protein? Which is best for immunity and muscle building? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 6, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Why people don’t lose weight when they exercise; Is strontium helpful for hip arthritis? Overcoming fibromyalgia; Pesticides and gut bacteria linked to depression; Adding UV light to henhouses boosts vitamin D in eggs; Eat nuts—get sexier? Austria becomes first nation to ban Round-Up over cancer risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.