Heart & Lung Health

Leyla Weighs In: Stroke Risk in Women
December 6, 2019
Low LDL, triglycerides increase stroke risk in women. Plus, Leyla answers this listener question: "You state in your article on apple cider vinegar that long term, excessive use could affect potassium levels. How much is too much?"

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Statins Effect on Blood Sugar
December 4, 2019
Are there any long term negative effects of taking a daily 325 mg aspirin to prevent heart disease?; Is there such a health condition that would cause the loss of body fat, especially subcutaneous fat?; Soon after I started taking a statin, my blood sugar went up! Do you agree that I should take Metformin? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 30, Part 2
December 2, 2019
A caller with a blood sugar of 32 on a glucose tolerance test; “Brain fog” linked to inflammation; Certain antibiotics may set the stage for Parkinson’s Disease; EBT heart scan for determining need for statins; A breakthrough home urine test for prostate cancer detection/monitoring; 43% have misdiagnosed themselves after Googling symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 23, Part 1
November 25, 2019
White coat hypertension shouldn’t be dismissed so readily; A simple way to reduce your blood pressure without stringent diet modification; Riboflavin relieves migraines; People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed; Elevated creatinine—what could it mean? Air pollution linked to heart problems in adults, cognitive impairment in children; CBD has rapid-onset antidepressant effects. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 23, Part 2

New test allows quick celiac diagnosis—without requiring lengthy gluten challenge; NSAIDS definitively linked to heart risk; For a modest fee, an Italian guide will help you experience the Neanderthal lifestyle; The MLB Paradox: Baseball players live longer! Supplements to prevent breast cancer recurrence; Should this X-ray make me worried? Electromagnetic fields curb aggressiveness of breast cancer; Electrical stimulation of ears may slow aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 16, Part 2
November 18, 2019
China introduces its first Alzheimer’s drug—and its made from seaweed; What’s with claims of “enhanced absorption” by various supplement brands? Avocados fight diabetes—now researchers have discovered the active ingredient and plan to market it; Banning workplace sales of sugary beverages slashes consumption, trims waistlines; Investigators link vitamin E acetate in vaping products to lung harms—but new research suggests ALL e-cigarettes compromise heart function; Top scientists decry state of nutrition research; Start early to fend off Alzheimer’s; Coffee feeds your microbiome; Stress depletes your dopamine, setting stage for depression and addiction; It’s true: depression linked to diet. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Shoulder Pain and Sciatica
November 13, 2019
Medical students around the world are poorly trained in nutrition; The Body Gym for shoulder pain and sciatica pain; I have a CRP level of 13 but no heart disease. What is causing it?; I use a lot of D-ribose daily. Does all that sugar stress the pancreas and microbiome?; What can I use to help blepharitis aggravated by allergies? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Mummies!

Can you comment on the article about mummies having atherosclerosis?; Help! I am plagued by insomnia!; My wife has diabetes, underwent a kidney transplant, and has Baastrup's disease and bursitis. What should she do/take?; Could you discuss Bile Acid Diarrhea? Many times people with IBS-D really have BAD which is often underdiagnosed. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 9, Part 1
November 11, 2019
Doctors argue for abandonment of daily savings time; Screen time causes discernible changes to white matter of kids’ brains, lowers test scores; Indoor plants no antidote to sick building syndrome; Breathalyzer tests yield unreliable results; Can thyroid surgery be avoided with pinpoint radiation? Does olive oil’s relatively low smoke point make it unsuitable for high-temperature cooking? Does cold wet weather affect our perception of pain? Is there really such a thing as “smoker’s face”? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Ketogenic Diet and Type 2 Diabetes
November 6, 2019
I find that if I don't eat before my morning workouts, I feel weak, even a bit irritable. Are these symptoms unusual?; What can I do to help my daughter deal with the later stages of congestive heart failure?; I have type 2 diabetes. Can I do a ketogenic diet?; Any warnings about using supplements for joint health? Click HERE for part 1.