Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 12, Part 2: Autoimmune Diseases and the Microbiome
November 14, 2022
Autoimmune diseases and the microbiome; Fiber may worsen, carnivore diet may help rheumatoid arthritis; The unintended consequences of frequent Covid testing; Bivalent vaccines offer scant advantage over older shots; CBD offers sleep, anxiety benefits; Obesity worsens among military personnel, undermining national security. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 5, Part 1: Why insulin may not be ideal for Type 2 diabetics.
November 7, 2022
EAT Lancet plant-based diet fails real-world test; Why insulin may not be ideal for Type 2 diabetics; Cystic breasts; Prolia for osteoporosis; Congratulating Dr. Garth Nicolson for his cover story about lipid replacement therapy in the Townsend Letter; Pulse oximeters may yield inaccurate results in dark-skinned individuals; Hard water delivers calcium and magnesium that may lower stroke risk; Intravenous magnesium restores normal heart rhythm in atrial fibrillation. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sinus Fungal Infection
November 2, 2022
Highlights from The American Nutrition Association Summit; Report: Coronavirus infects male urogenital tract; Do you recommend N-acetyl-cysteine?; I have a fungal infection in my sinuses. Any remedies? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 29, Part 1: Diet Matters for Mental Health
October 31, 2022
Diet matters for mental health—but health professionals get virtually no training in nutrition; Despite White House pleas to get Omicron vax, two new studies suggest it offers scant advantages over original jab; A cautionary tale about the dire consequences of ignoring heart symptoms; B 12 is too high—is that a problem? Metabolite from pomegranate may offer cancer protection. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: The Dangers of Low Cholesterol, Second in a Series
October 28, 2022
Cholesterol: A more in-depth look at what your numbers should actually be.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Stones
October 26, 2022
Vindicated! Fish oil supplements found helpful for reducing cardiac events; Help! I have relentless kidney stones!; Do you recommend Bergamot or Berberine to lower cholesterol and are either good for lowering HgbA1c?; Is naringenin okay to take with atorvastatin? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Cholesterol Levels, First in a Series
October 21, 2022
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I read your article about cholesterol. What do you consider good numbers for HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and acceptable ratios?"

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 15, Part 2: Long Covid Breakthrough?
October 17, 2022
Colonoscopy screening underperforms in first-of-its-kind evaluation; Why blood pressure, blood sugars sometimes soar on awakening; Could nattokinase deliver a breakthrough for Long Covid sufferers? Eat meals together to lessen stress, improve nutrition; Review highlights problems with off-brand curcumin/turmeric products offered on Amazon; World’s oldest doctor works weekdays 9-6, has no retirement plans—at 100! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Marijuana
October 12, 2022
Joe Biden to pardon marijuana-related offenses; I'm 82-years-old with a cholesterol of 243. My PCP still wants it under 200. How can I educate him?; What is your opinion on childhood vaccines?; A listener's comment on my podcast with Dr. Abramson. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 8, Part 2: Stem Cell Supplements
October 10, 2022
Why niacin strikes out for heart protection; How baseball nutrition is keeping up with the latest sports science; Are stem cell supplements effective? Calcium bone benefits depend on how early in life you start; Florida surgeon general recommends avoidance of mRNA vaccine for younger men; What’s the common denominator for all Long Covid sufferers? Iron is a two-edged sword when it comes to immunity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.