Heart & Lung Health

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 2
May 16, 2016
New criteria for statin prescribing vastly over-estimate those likely to benefit; Does the risk of air pollution outweigh the benefits of exercising in urban settings? Killer curry--Indian restaurant proprietor convicted of manslaughter; Unnecessary statin use in elderly cancer patients increases risk of pain four-fold; 6 months of supplementation with magnesium reverses arterial stiffness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 1
May 9, 2016
Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel) shows potential to stop the aging process of organs; MLB Puerto Rico games moved to Florida in face of Zika threat; Pesticide spraying increases risk of autism; Daily chocolate consumption reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes; Intravenous vitamin C reverses endometriosis; New studies show Aged Garlic Extract (Kyolic) reverses plaque, lowers blood pressure. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2

Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems; Strength training helps older adults live longer; How much protein is optimal for exercisers? Are stem cell treatments ready for prime time? Why "Biggest Losers" end up being biggest weight gainers; Do "sin taxes" on sodas work to decrease consumption? Curcumin improves arterial function; Australian blogger who claimed remarkable cancer self-cure admits fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin K
April 29, 2016
The overlooked, underappreciated vitamin in bone and heart health; why we don't need all that calcium.

The Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 2
April 18, 2016
Natural support for emphysema; Fast food may expose consumers to harmful chemicals; Lead contamination in Flint--a call to action; Nutritional protocol for myelodysplastic syndrome; A newly-revealed report squelched for 16 years proves that subbing vegetable oils for saturated fats yields no heart benefits. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 5, Part 1
March 7, 2016
Beware these pitfalls that can undermine the success of your personal Paleo plan; Wall Street Journal exaggerates hazards of supplement/drug interactions; Sugar trumps saturated fat as heart risk; Can you die of too much happiness? Are genetically-tailored diets ready for prime time? Researchers develop sunscreen that protects your skin without blocking production of vitamin D. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 24, 2016
Are the antibiotics in commercial meat and milk fattening me up too? Is “organic” a guarantee that it’s antibiotic-free? Do you prefer Kyolic garlic over curcumin? What to do for palpitations caused by Levaquin (fluoroquinolones). Any supplements to help slow age-related hearing loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What can I do about arrhythmia? The difference between arrhythmia vs. palpitations. The effects of soy, flax and other estrogens on breast health as seen via thermography. Do I have to take Lipitor for blockages in my carotid arteries? Can I take Tri-Salts indefinitely for heartburn? Any nutritional help for dry macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 17, 2016
Can anything alleviate the symptoms of trigger finger? I have asthma and Addison’s disease, how can I rebuild my adrenals? Why do I now have osteoporosis even though I’ve been taking strontium for osteopenia? Can you comment on some studies that say too low or too high vitamin D is associated with heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Metabolic Cardiology, Part 1
February 3, 2016
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, America’s pre-eminent integrative cardiologist, discusses his new book, “ Health Revelations from Heaven and Earth.” It recounts the remarkable near-death experience of Tommy Rosa, who returned to life profoundly changed, endowed with remarkable insights and intuitive abilities. The book celebrates the power of spirituality to restore balance to our lives. Dr.Sinatra also shares his latest research on Metabolic Cardiology—the deployment of targeted nutrients like CoQ10, ribose, carnitine, and magnesium to restore the energetics of heart muscle. Can damaged hearts regenerate? What patients should and shouldn’t take statins? What are the down-sides of cholesterol drugs? Does cholesterol even matter? What central role does stress play in heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.