Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 12, Part 2
September 14, 2020
That “cold” you had last winter before the pandemic—it may have been COVID-19; Why a conference of emergency physicians withdrew Deepak Chopra’s keynote speaker invitation amid firestorm; Yoga, Qi Gong, meditation and mindfulness—do they have a role in promoting COVID-19 recovery? Natural treatment for scar tissue; Foamy urine—could this herald a serious health problem? CBD brain benefits; Youth bear brunt of coronavirus lockdown social isolation amid drastic uptick in adolescent suicide; China races to vaccinate thousands against COVID-19 without proof of safety/efficacy; Yet another study validates diet, exercise and brain training for halting cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin K for Cardiovascular and Bone Health
September 11, 2020
The importance of vitamin K for cardiovascular and bone health; New study confirms vitamin K status marker link to cardiovascular risk.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Handwashing
September 9, 2020
Study: Singing "Happy Birthday" while handwashing may spread Covid-19; Alpha-lipoic acid to the rescue for excruciating nerve pain!; How do you treat Interstitial Cystitis nutritionally?; If statin drugs increase arterial calcium scores, will the damage be reversed if discontinued? How long to wait before getting another EBT heart scan? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Aging Eyes

Do you recommend any specific foods or supplements for aging eyes?; My recent blood test shows I'm slightly anemic. What supplements would you suggest?; What are your thoughts on the various drugs, particularly Ivermectin, for Covid-19? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 5, Part 1
September 7, 2020
We're at a turning point with Covid-19--will Labor Day festivities set the stage for a "second wave" this fall? Experts predict cold weather will usher in more than 200,000 additional deaths by year's end; It's true more people are dying--but some not from coronavirus but rather from delayed medical care prompted by lockdowns; Fed initiative to clamp down on bogus coronavirus cures prompts backlash from supplement community, integrative docs; Vaping dramatically hikes Covid-19 risk; High-dose vitamin D administered to patients with Covid-19 pneumonia slashes risk of need for ICU care in first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial; How to avoid getting bilked with counterfeit supplements. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 5, Part 2

When is it safe to return to exercise after Covid-19 infection? Virus fears take toll on Americans' fitness; How to enhance immunity; Cheap drugs, widely available for 75 years, shown to curb severity of coronavirus infections, prevent death; Novel cancer research: honeybee venom and tumor-specific sound waves; Put on a happy face to release pain-relieving and mood-enhancing neurotransmitters; Common medications hike risk of cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tour De France in the Time of COVID-19
September 2, 2020
Tour De France in the time of COVID-19; Study: Fungi in the gut may damage the brain; I've been taking SPM for several months for joint pain. Do I still need to take fish oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: CT Cardiac Scoring

My doctor told me not to take Berberine long term because it acts like an antibiotic. Will it mess up my microbiome?; Is the CT cardiac scoring test the same as an EBT heart scan?; My cardiac calcium score is 33. Why is it concentrated in only one artery?; What is the maximum amount of calcium I should take every day? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 29, Part 1
August 31, 2020
Chadwick Boseman: The tragedy of disproportionate African American colon cancer deaths; New York’s success at flattening the curve—is it a triumph of public health leadership, or just plain herd immunity? Is convalescent plasma a true COVID-19 breakthrough? Elon Musk unveils new brain implant device facilitating machine-human interface—is this the dawn of “singularity”, a new phase in mankind’s evolution? CDC drops recommendation for 14-day “self-quarantine" for travelers—but New York City hangs tough on checkpoints (but celebrities, politicians and athletes get a pass!). Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Herd Immunity
August 26, 2020
KFC drops "Finger-lickin' good"; Can you get Covid-19 twice?; What are your thoughts on herd immunity (passive) vs. active immunity via vaccine?; When will a vaccine become available? Click HERE for part 2.