Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 18, Part 1: Ohio Train Car Derailment—Vinyl Chloride Hazards
February 20, 2023
An in-depth analysis of the environmental consequences of the East Palestine, Ohio train car derailment—vinyl chloride hazards; Phthalate gender-benders in plastics are everywhere; High blood pressure often accompanies high blood sugar—how to get both under control; How to walk away from fatty liver; FDA approves health claim for cocoa flavanols’ heart benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 18, Part 2: Depression May Be a Mitochondrial Problem

Boswellia vs. knee osteoarthritis; Depression may be a mitochondrial problem; Reading to infants improves language skills; Pandemic lockdowns set back conditioning of musculoskeletal disease sufferers; Tinnitus from vax—CDC won’t investigate; New pricey running shoes may increase risk of repetitive stress injury; Biden’s physical—what’s missing; Teens mental distress soars—and may even be underestimated; More women with breast cancer can safely forego radiation therapy. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 1: The Debate Over Contact Sports
February 13, 2023
Long Covid risk falls only slightly after vax—but new study shows healthy lifestyle confers protection against persistent symptoms; A listener question about newly-diagnosed scleroderma; The debate over contact sports and the risk of brain damage repetitive head injury—a genetic test could reveal which athletes are most vulnerable; A champion triathlete who overcame a challenging medical condition shares her nutrition secrets. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 11, Part 2: The Real Nursing Home Scandal

“De-prescribing”—is it time to take a stand against unnecessary polypharmacy? Lion’s mane mushrooms support memory by enhancing nerve growth; A caller with asthma complains of susceptibility to viruses—is her immune system at fault? The real nursing home scandal—many facilities fail to prioritize vitamin D supplementation; Ultra-processed foods hike risk for cancer; Bariatric surgery may fend off obesity-related diseases—but young patients found to have increased risk of suicide; Exposure to plastic ingredient phthalate heightens diabetes risk; A novel herbal combination shows promise against ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; Screen time increases adolescents’ body mass index—even exercise does little to counteract weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 4, Part 1: Heart Murmurs
February 6, 2023
The verdict is in on masking—what the largest review to date has to say; Some may mask for reasons other than virus protection; Why do people get heart murmurs? Antidepressants may speed progression of mitral valve disease; SSRIs and antibiotic resistance; Should supplements be taken with food? The science behind Plus CBD Relief for pain. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 4, Part 2: February is Heart Month—why aren’t we doing better?

Uncovering new vaccine side effects; February is Heart Month—why aren’t we doing better? Fake meat loses consumer traction; What happens when you ask a computer to write about diet? When low testosterone causes a young man to lose bone; What to take for atrial fibrillation when kidney disease limits supplement choices? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 31, Part 1: Menopause Woes
January 2, 2023
They kept saying multivitamins were a waste of money—until this study revealed they slow cognitive decline by 60%! Congress bid to restrict supplement access appears stalled; CBD shows promise for reducing menopause woes; Periodontal disease care lessens severity of heart attacks; Natural support for gum disease; CoQ10 scores against fatigue; Omega 3 with antioxidant co-factors slows Alzheimer’s progression; Vitamin D—how much is too much? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 31, Part 2: The Benefits of Tea

The many benefits of drinking tea; Convict poses as doctor on dating sites, scams 30 women; Should we still bother taking calcium supplements? Omega 3s preserve telomere length, fight aging; The doctor will see you now—after 28 days of waiting; Surgeons say stop all supplements before an operation—REALLY?? Can chiropractic adjustments bolster the immune system? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 24, Part 1: Fending off Cognitive Decline
December 26, 2022
Can you really walk away from dementia? Which antioxidants are best to fend off cognitive decline? Iron deficiency anemia—is iron supplementation enough? Reassuring news on HRT for women; Icing after exercise might impair muscle repair; Drinking coffee reduces risk of dying; Vaginal estrogen for postmenopausal urinary frequency? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 24, Part 2: Curbing Stroke Damage

New antibody therapy might render Covid boosters obsolete; Giving fish oil intravenously might curb stroke damage; Low testosterone a risk factor for Covid hospitalization; Low dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia; How concerning is detection of a pancreatic cyst? New study challenges recommendation that kids be given low-fat milk; Placental plasma might be new anti-aging Rx—says $3 billion longevity start-up, Fish oil and vitamin D during pregnancy lower risk of childhood croup. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.