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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.



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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.



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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?



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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.



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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?



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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.



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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.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 22, 2018
Probiotics cause brain fog? Debunked! Sleep deprivation may lead to loneliness. Help with fibromyalgia, twitchy muscles and palpitations. Is there a full-spectrum magnesium for multiple concerns? Why might certain B vitamins encourage growth of already existing cancers whereas antioxidants like vitamins C and E do not? Click HERE for part 2.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Atrial fibrillation when eating soy sauce or MSG. Bragg's Liquid Aminos. "I hope you sent your article on ways to transform the healthcare system to POTUS!" "Based on your recent podcast on vaccines, are there any you believe that are actually useful?" "I feel great on the Whole 30 diet, can I continue it forever?" Click HERE for part 1.



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ENCORE: The Truth About Statins, Part 1
August 21, 2018
The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs. Cardiologist Barbara Roberts, M.D. dishes on the exaggerated benefits and underplayed risks of statins. One in 4 U.S. adults aged 40-75 takes these cholesterol-lowering drugs. Dr. Roberts asserts that the American Heart Association, which wholeheartedly endorses statins, is merely a marketing arm of the pharmaceutical industry. Statin side effects include muscle aches, liver problems, cognitive decline, fatigue, cataracts, and a markedly higher risk of diabetes, especially in women. Reported benefits of statins are hyped with statistical manipulation and publication bias. Drugs that “halve the risk of heart problems” may only confer a 1% reduction in absolute risk with use over five years. Scores and sometimes hundreds of patients need to take statins unnecessarily with their accompanying side effects to save a single patient from heart attack or death. Yet, the indications for statin use have been extended to encompass millions more “at risk” Americans according to new, dubious criteria. Dr. Roberts argues that, while a small percentage of patients need statins, the vast majority of people can favorably impact their risk with a Mediterranean diet and exercise. For some groups, particularly older Americans and most women, statins are of minimal benefit and may be downright harmful. Studies show that low cholesterol is associated with higher risk of death among seniors—which is bad news for the new raft of PSK-9 lipid drugs currently under consideration for approval that lower cholesterol even more dramatically than statins. Click HERE for part 2.



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