Heart & Lung Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: How to Choose a Probiotic
June 19, 2019
Whenever I eat eggs I get IBS symptoms after my next meal a few hours later. Do I have to give them up?; How good is Robuvit for increasing energy?; Has my weekly migraine kept my heart healthy by forcing me to fast?; What's the difference between Bergamot BPF and regular bergamot? Is one more beneficial?; I'm experiencing tingling in my left arm and sometimes my left leg. Am I headed for a heart attack?; There are so many different probiotics. How do I choose? How should I take them? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 15, Part 2
June 17, 2019
Expensive biologic meds for arthritis, colitis, psoriasis linked to 34,000 deaths; UK’s health watchdogs unjustifiably ration needed cataract surgeries; Learning a language makes your brain grow; Lowering cholesterol too drastically may damage diabetics’ nerves; America is too dependent on China for its drugs; Ashwagandha for osteoporosis; Exercise is beneficial even in short bouts, and sitting isn’t “the new smoking”; Eat nuts during pregnancy to make your kids smarter. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chicken v. Red Meat
June 12, 2019
Chicken as bad as red meat in raising cholesterol; How many of your patients with an infected tooth have been able to remedy it through holistic means?; My platelet count has been dropping over the years. Should I be concerned?; Since the nitrate in beetroot needs to be reduced twice in order to get the nitric oxide benefit, do you recommend antioxidants like vitamin C to ensure this outcome? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Barrett’s Esophagus

My oncologist recommended aromatase inhibitors following my mastectomy but I find them intolerable. Anything else I can do?; What would you recommend for my 40-year-old daughter with congestive heart failure?; My most recent DEXA scan showed improvement in my spine and hip but my femoral neck decreased. Why?; My bone mineral density improved greatly with strontium citrate!; My doc says I have to take omeprazole for Barrett's esophagus but it inhibits the absorption of minerals like magnesium. What to do? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 8, Part 1
June 10, 2019
25 cups of coffee OK for heart—REALLY?? California legislature exempts coffee sellers from frivolous cancer lawsuits; Blueberries for heart protection; Stent vs. bypass vs. meds—which is best for heart blockage? Even schizophrenics may benefit from gluten elimination; Millenials on track for unprecedented rates of diabetes, depression and digestive disorders; Civil war plant medicines show potential to eradicate drug-resistant bacteria; Heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of early death. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 8, Part 2

Chicken as bad as red meat when it comes to cholesterol—but does it matter? Decline in mitochondrial function might explain aging, memory loss; Should your daily goal really be 10,000 steps? Angels of death: German nurse, American doctor accused of killing scores of patients; Ironic origin of the meme “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”; Chinese doctors censured for altering DNA to produce HIV-proof babies; Excess Omega-3s in pregnancy may be harmful; Electronic medical records leave legacy of cost-overruns, dysfunction, medical errors, physician burnout. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Prostate Biopsy
June 5, 2019
My urologist wants me to have a prostate biopsy given my PCA3 urine test was a 32 but the MRI was negative. What should I do?; My doctor demanded I go on a statin for my cholesterol and without asking me anything about my diet, said: "Get off the cheese"; How valuable is Apolipoprotein B in predicting heart disease?; Tired of specialists writing prescriptions without listening to the patient's concerns! Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 1
June 3, 2019
The latest coffee study tells us that drinking more than 6 cups per day is bad for you; The numerous ways Berberine supports cardiovascular health; Eat like a caveman to avoid cavities; Sulforaphane vs. schizophrenia; Osteoporosis may be a mitochondrial disease; Air pollution may promote behavioral problems in children carrying Alzheimer's risk gene; Glucosamine’s unforeseen benefits for cardiovascular disease prevention; Topical vitamin C for reducing post-surgical scars; Having kids doesn’t age you—it may rejuvenate your telomeres. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 2

Don’t fall for those pervasive radio ads for fruit and veggie pills—here’s why; LED lights are long-lasting and energy-efficient—but can damage your retina. Stress and cardiovascular disease; Doctor care lapses with late-day appointments; New malware can alter CT scans and MRIs with fake cancers, or delete real cancers; Depressed patients may get a wake-up call from deliberate sleep deprivation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Monsanto Lawsuits
May 22, 2019
The latest in Monsanto lawsuits; Could you recommend any supplements for our 10-year-old golden doodle with preclinical mitral valve disease? Click HERE for part 2.