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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 22, Part 2
January 24, 2022
Woke activists label concerns over MSG “anti-Asian xenophobia”; CBD confers protection against Covid; “Runners’ high” attributed to endocannabinoids; Goji berries vs. macular degeneration; E-cigs worsen Covid outcomes; Bureaucratic obstacles to innovative Covid prescribing; Omicron appeared in US cities’ wastewater samples—well before lockdowns imposed on travel from Africa; China ramps up rectal swab testing for Covid in advance of Winter Olympics. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Electrolytes
January 6, 2022
Should I be adding electrolytes to my water?; What do you think of GenoPalate? Is it worth it?; My daughter is planning to get pregnant and is thinking about having her silver dental fillings removed. What are the risks?; Is magnesium oxide of lesser quality/potency than the other types? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
December 31, 2021
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: How to Prevent Frailty
December 24, 2021
Protein intake may help elderly maintain independence, study says; The importance of physical activity and protein intake in preserving lean body mass.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 18, Part 2
December 20, 2021
Omicron now the dominant virus in Florida wastewater—but only Delta has sickened locals; Natural therapies for COPD; Synthetic food dyes may set stage for colon cancer; Air pollution contributes to liver disease toll; A caller wonders if she has a hormone imbalance; New prescription eye drops cure reading woes; Exercise powerfully effective against anxiety; Boosters necessary for a healthy 40-year-old who’s already been double-vaxxed and had Covid? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 2
December 13, 2021
Three new books chronicle pandemic missteps; Study reveals Covid targets fat cells; Does physical activity protect against severe Covid? Yogurt vs. hypertension; Why doesn’t DGL licorice raise blood pressure? Curcumin and boswellin vs. diverticulitis; An amino acid that can rescue patients with Covid pneumonia; Pushback begins against proposed NAC ban; Our bodies need exercise to age well; A ten-minute run can aid mental performance; How do you know if you’re taking too much thyroid medication? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Physical Activity and Memory
November 17, 2021
Sitting is more associated with feelings of depression and anxiety; Mild physical activity may immediately help restore memory; I've been using Xlear Nasal Spray twice a day for the past seven years and haven't had a cold since!; I think my Irritable Bowel Syndrome is caused by Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Any suggestions for treatment? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Revolution In Our Understanding of Vitamin D, Part 1
October 12, 2021
The latest installment in our free-ranging discussions about vitamin D with Dr. John Cannell, founder and CEO of the Vitamin D Research Council. The “elephant in the room”: skeptics have lately pushed back on the efficacy of vitamin D and impugned the motives of top vitamin D researcher Michael Holick MD. Sounds “too good to be true”—-how could vitamin D be so beneficial for such a myriad of conditions? What are the autoimmune benefits of vitamin D? What are the latest findings linking low D levels to breast cancer risk? Is oral vitamin D supplementation equivalent to getting it the natural way—via the sun? What are optimal levels of D? Why is it that individuals require such different levels of supplementation? What about D in pregnancy? For athletic performance? For fending off colds and flus? For diabetes? For autism? Are certain formulations of D superior to others? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 18, Part 2
September 20, 2021
New research article turns weight loss science on its head; Feds nationalize monoclonal antibody distribution—winners and losers; Heard on the Internet—does the vaccine trigger sickle cell in African Americans? Is lysine a viable supplement vs. the Coronavirus? The pursuit of happiness—study shows consuming fruits and vegetables and exercising improves well-being; Aerobic exercise can curtail anxiety by up to 60%; Arsenic may contribute to toll of Type 2 diabetes; For users of Propecia and Proscar, post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) may loom; Long-term antibiotic use may hike risk of colon cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Are all cold cuts created equal?
September 15, 2021
I have Grave's disease and was prescribed methimazole and Inderal. Any supplements you would recommend?; Are all cold cuts created equal? What about those included in a Mediterranean diet like salami and prosciutto?; Do you have an exercise recovery supplement regimen for muscle soreness? Click HERE for part 1.