Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 26, Part 1
November 2, 2020
Cold-water swimming benefits; What Fauci missed in his face-off with Rand Paul on herd immunity; Can supplements supplant the need for high blood pressure medication? Study links obesity with reduced brain plasticity; Poll reveals vaccine resistance growing--majority of Americans won't be early adopters of "Warp Speed" shot; FDA issues unprecedented warning about mercury in dental fillings. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 26, Part 2

Despite uptick in cases in certain regions, less than 1% of teachers, students infected since schools reopened, and COVID-19 fatalities dramatically lower; Advice on non-toxic cookware and bedding; Diet halves seizure rates among kids--and it doesn't even have to be strict Keto; Teen's death highlights risk of social media-driven "Benadryl Challenge"; Natural treatment for high platelet disorder; Study supports role of vitamin D in blood pressure control; A healthy microbiome may aid sleep; Exercise helps memory by kindling endocannabinoid system; DHA and vitamin E for male infertility. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Saturated Fat
October 28, 2020
I know that you say saturated fat is not an issue. Would you change your advice regarding saturated fat intake if one had coronary artery plaque?; I very much appreciate your protocol on Mitral Valve Prolapse. Is there one for Atrial Fibrillation?; Whose advice should I follow with regard to the care of my thyroid? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 1
October 26, 2020
What’s missing from 2020 candidates’ talking points on healthcare; The controversy over “herd immunity” explained; How much zinc is too much? Coffee and green tea forestall diabetes death risk; D for dementia; The final word on the breast cancer/hair dye & straightener link. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 2

34% of older adults are prescribed potentially inappropriate drugs; Natural therapies for claudication; Sugar consumption may be linked to ADHD, bipolar disorder, aggressive behavior; Patients soon to have full access to doctors’ notes; Hot flashes may herald heart risk; Is cardiac ablation the only alternative for PVCs? Apples, berries, and tea for blood pressure; FDA issues new warning on NSAIDs during pregnancy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Long Hauler’s Phenomenon
October 21, 2020
The current pandemic and long hauler's phenomenon from Covid-19; Did the hydroxychloroquine that President Trump took months ago aid in his recent recovery from Covid-19?; Is it necessary to take calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K together? What sources of calcium do you recommend?; I'm 78 and have chronic atrial fibrillation. What do you think of Wenxin Keli for afib? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Scuba Diving

I'm planning a scuba diving trip in November. Do you think they do enough to clean the regulators that go into your mouth?; I found out my 22-year-old son has Left Bundle Branch Block. What causes it and what can he do about it?; What are your thoughts on Pycnogenol and Centella Asiatica for treating atrial calcification?; Shouldn't we be concerned about any squalene that may be used in a Covid-19 vaccine? Couldn't it cause injury?; Could the numbers in my EBT scan be results of scarring from a previous surgery to repair Myxoma? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2020
Outbreak in Canadian spin studio infects over 70 cyclists; What’s YOUR exercise work-around? Offering a second opinion on osteoporosis—is it too late for supplements to help? Is plane travel too risky during the pandemic? Acupuncture relieves surgery pain, reduces need for addictive opiates; Metformin recall widens; Two apples a day could keep the cardiologist away; CPAP for sleep apnea. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2

Supplements for heart failure; Let’s talk about vitamin D; Dietary flavonoids vs. depression; Carb-laden diet may worsen insomnia; Exercise vs. cancer—timing may matter; Hydroxychloroquine shows benefits when used early; Remdesivir fails to help sickest patients; Vitamin D vs. breast cancer in African-American women; Vitamin B3 for mood. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—literally! Part 1
October 15, 2020
Dr. Lee Ann Chen, gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher at NYU Langone Medical Center, explains how our gut bacteria may shape cardiovascular risk. Can antibiotics make us fat? How do low levels of antibiotics in foods or water contribute to obesity? Why is “diversity” a good thing—not just for society but for our guts? Can designer probiotics lower LDL cholesterol? Do harmful intestinal bugs promote inflammation and raise C-reactive protein, a known cardio risk factor? What’s TMAO, and how do our gut bacteria modulate its effect on atherosclerosis? Are functional probiotics to prevent or treat diseases ready for prime time? What diet changes promote a healthy microbiome? Do exercise and stress reduction play a role? What’s the latest on FMT—fecal microbiota transfer? Click HERE for part 2.