Heart & Lung Health

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 20, Part 2
October 22, 2018
Supplements for renal failure; Millions of elderly Americans hooked on Xanax; Could inability to lose weight be due to poor lymphatic circulation? What to do for aortic calcification? Hoarseness and stomach discomfort—could it be LPR? A survivor of pancreatic cancer suffers long-term effects of a Whipple procedure—could they be nutritional? Vestibular rehab for vertigo. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 17, 2018
I want to take CBD for insomnia but how do I know the right dose for me? I've been diagnosed with atrial fib/flutter and my doctor prescribed Eliquis, can I take garlic instead? My friend was diagnosed with achalasia, what would you offer a patient with this disorder? What do you think of krill oil vs. fish oil? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 10, 2018
Is my HDL too high at 133, should I be concerned? What is a good diet for Sjogren's Syndrome, can it be cured? What can I take in place of Prolia for osteoporosis? Can I take your recommended joint supplement while on Eliquis (apixaban)? My daughter was told by her lactation coach that exercising would make her breast milk sour, does that make sense? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 3, 2018
Does having ischemic cardiomyopathy require a lifetime of medication? Help for a scalp condition. Is there any cure for IGA nephropathy? "My kidney function is at 15%." Diet and supplement recommendations for seborrheic keratosis? "Am I overdosing on B vitamins?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 29, Part 2
October 1, 2018
A caller claims his blood pressure meds make his tinnitus worse; Even mild physical activity rapidly boosts memory; Vitamin D deficiency associated with shrinkage of brain’s memory center; Dairy—even high-fat versions—lowers risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality; Skin cancer treatment and prevention options; New study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of fruits and vegetables; Walnuts slash cardio risk, don’t cause weight gain; Heavy metal toxicity—with aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—implicated in autism; Time-restricted feeding (TRF) can override unhealthy circadian rhythm disruption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Why does alcohol give you the munchies?
September 21, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: What is the right dose of magnesium I need to take for mitral valve prolapse, restful sleep, and constipation? Do I need three different formulations?; Plus, why does alcohol give you the munchies?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 19, 2018
Study: Probiotics Lack Efficacy—Really??; A note about our show notes; A blood test for Oxidized LDL Cholesterol?; "I was given a prescription for topical estradiol but it contains methylparaben. Can I take something else instead?" "Should I be concerned about the amount of CO2 I'm getting from sparkling water?" Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Could too much ‘good’ HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?
September 14, 2018
Preconception levels of fatty acids tied to fecundability; Could too much 'good' HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 12, 2018
Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack and stroke. "I follow a low carb diet but have to avoid acidic foods due to my Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)—isn’t all that animal protein bad?" Replacing the fat pad on the bottom of the foot. "I drink iced tea from morning til bedtime, does all that caffeine affect my blood pressure?" Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

A proven Old Amish Formula to stop leg cramps—does it work? "I've developed fluoroquinolone toxicity after taking Levaquin for pneumonia—what to do?" Are there any supplements to help rid the body of heavy metals and/or pesticide residues? "Would you please talk about leaky gut?" The nuclear stress test vs. a cardiac CT angiography. Click HERE for part 1.