Eye Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 11, Part 2
March 13, 2017
Sulforaphane combats obesity; Treatment for MS spasticity; Do blood types predict male sexual performance? Add vitamin B3 to list of nutrients that can halt macular degeneration; Half of US deaths related to metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance--and 45% could be prevented with diet; "Rooster shots" for foot pain? Gluten-free diets reduce risk of Type 1 diabetes, but boost risk for Type 2; What could cause chronic iron deficiency in a 70 year old woman? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 18, Part 2
February 20, 2017
Vitamin B3 helps glaucoma; Over 200 genes linked to baldness; Freezer cap prevents hair loss during chemo; Robert De Niro, RFK Jr. team up to offer $100 G bounty for proof that vaccinations are harmless; A caller with low B12, high homocysteine; Why do some TV health "experts" continue to recommend corn oil as healthy? What to do for osteoporosis? Can fish oil be taken for central retinal vein occlusion? GABA for stress? Working from home may prove more stressful than commuting to work. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 19, Part 1
November 21, 2016
Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer's Disease, support vision in wet macular degeneration; A caller complains her thyroid medications aren't working; What is "Moducare" and how best to take it? Iron deficiency can lead to false hemoglobin A1c results; More states legalize recreational marijuana amid new evidence of heart harms; Siri--do I have heart disease? Candida a key factor in Crohn's Disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 7, 2016
I take colloidal silver, copper and hydrogen peroxide -- is this good or bad? My ophthalmologist insists that a vegan diet would be beneficial for drusen, is this true? Why do you recommend VSL for IBD instead of Dr. Ohhira’s probiotic? Health gurus brag that they move their bowels three times a day, isn’t once a day sufficient? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
May 19, 2016
My mother had successful cataract surgery, should she continue taking lutein? Do Brazil nuts contain lead? Are at-home body composition scales accurate? Would you recommend the Whole30 diet for someone who needs to gain weight? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 24, 2016
What can I do about arrhythmia? The difference between arrhythmia vs. palpitations. The effects of soy, flax and other estrogens on breast health as seen via thermography. Do I have to take Lipitor for blockages in my carotid arteries? Can I take Tri-Salts indefinitely for heartburn? Any nutritional help for dry macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 27, 2015
Low carb vs. low fat and low fat wins? A possible solution to cataracts? Should I take Entocort even though I have no symptoms? I’m losing weight on digestive enzymes! Is there a relationship between hs-CRP and homocysteine? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 8, 2015
Does Endefen have a high glycemic load? Nutrition for macular degeneration. Nutrition for psoriasis. What to take for high homocysteine levels. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 4, 2015
The benefits of pycnogenol. Any cures for cataracts? Click HERE for part 2.

The Eye Care Revolution, Part 1
November 4, 2014
Dr. Robert Abel, America’s foremost integrative ophthalmologist talks about both high-tech and natural approaches to eye problems. On the one hand, miraculous high-tech therapies promise to restore sight to the visually-impaired; on the other, prevention and natural interventions via lifestyle and targeted supplementation promise to deliver more comprehensive, economical and lasting solutions for eye diseases. Dr. Abel discusses macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and dry eye. How do sleep problems impact the eye? Can overzealous treatment of high blood pressure rob patients of vision? While we recognize the hazards of outdoor UV sunlight, could indoor lights threaten vision? What roles for homeopathic, Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicines for eye disease? Do certain medications undermine eye health?