Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 1
February 1, 2021
Worrisome news on the COVID front: Vaccine delays, resistant strains. Are masks and lockdowns the new normal? Weighing the Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin controversies; Oregano and Curcumin for immune support; Brewers’ Yeast as a B vitamin source; New blood pressure smartwatches—ready for prime time? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 2

Microbiome may determine COVID severity; If you’ve had COVID, should you still opt for the vaccine? Could COVID shots trigger exacerbations in patients with autoimmune conditions? China undertaking massive worldwide DNA data collection, targeting U.S.; Is exercise enough to offset effects of suboptimal diets? Vegan diet for kids comes up short in essential nutrients; Longevity of Japanese may have improved when diets augmented with more animal protein; Prioritizing food intake earlier in the day may improve metabolism. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 1
January 25, 2021
The passing of Larry King: Covid-related, or the culmination of a 30+ year history of heart disease? Are Covid stats inflated—or do they underestimate the toll? New UK virus strain may not just be more transmissible, it may be more fatal; South African variant prompts worries over vaccine efficacy; Inhaling hydrogen peroxide—is it a good idea? Does stress prompt cancer recurrence? Ibuprofen and Covid—harm or benefit? Can smart watches detect high blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 23, Part 2

How long will the vax confer protection? Can you pick up Covid from surfaces? If you’ve had Covid, should you still take the vaccine? Should you be checking your blood oxygen daily amidst the pandemic? Suggestions for a stubborn, painful sinus condition; Is there such a thing as too much exercise? Exercise promotes muscles to repair themselves; Fish oil and nicotinamide riboside for muscle soreness; Can a daily nap forestall dementia? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 1
January 18, 2021
Nets’ Kyrie Irving Covid-19 bubble violation prompts huge $ penalty; Pandemic takes a toll on hearts; Does a more virulent form of coronavirus loom? Are non-vacuum sealed probiotics worthless? Kiwi scores vs. constipation—and restores vital intestinal bacteria; How sick you get from Covid-19 may depend on what shape your microbiome’s in; Do you need a vaccine if you’re planning on elective surgery? Mediterranean diet forestalls Parkinson’s—but is it really the ultimate nutrition plan? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 16, Part 2

Weight vests work for weight loss; Is Covid responsible for increasing rates of high blood pressure? Nutritional prevention for skin cancer; Is it safe to drink rainwater or snowmelt? Diet for GERD; Ditch sugar for Barrett’s esophagus; Breast-feeding women threaten their babies’ brain development if they consume too many sodas/fruit drinks; Fruit and vegetable intake curbs frailty in seniors; Yogurt consumption protects against colon cancer; Selenium needs to be part of an effective antioxidant formula; Low-carb diet scores vs. type 2 diabetes; Metformin reduces severity of Covid-19. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 9, Part 1
January 11, 2021
Amid shaky vaccine rollout, questions persist: Is natural immunity superior to that conferred by artificial vaccines? Why have some vaccine recipients still come down with Covid? Should vaccines that require two doses be “mixed and matched” in the face of shortages? Will just one shot protect you? Is Ivermectin an effective, low-cost alternative to pricey Covid drugs? Why Connecticut hospitals are using hyperbaric oxygen for Covid patients; Thailand approves use of andrographis for early Covid; Inflatable Santa costume suspected in deadly California Covid outbreak; Will taking supplements boost vaccine efficacy? Why Whole Foods CEO is taking heat for claiming the best healthcare solution is “to change the way people eat”. Do masks pose more hazards than benefits to wearers? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 9, Part 2

Ultra-processed foods—what are they? How bad are they for you? How do they undermine your health? Using iron injections for anemia; When babies suffer from reflux; The food industry’s pervasive influence on nutrition research; Does heating olive oil damage its beneficial polyphenols? Ginger vs. autoimmune disease; Science Times flubs story on coconut oil, branding it harmful, ignoring ample evidence of its brain-protective effects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 1
January 4, 2021
The vaccine rollout amid worsening toll of COVID-19; Vaccine fraud, chaotic distribution and people jumping the line; Incoming freshman congressman dies of COVID-19–he was 41! Why did a Wisconsin hospital employee destroy 500 doses of Covid vaccine—was it sabotage? Is Ivermectin a low-cost strategy for stemming the pandemic? Is “asymptomatic transmission” for real? Will you need a “vaccine passport” to travel or attend public events? Is Bill Gates masterminding “nano-tattoos” to verify vaccine compliance? What are possible causes of dizziness, vertigo? Should glucosamine/chondroitin be teamed with MSM for joint protection? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 2

Masks alone won’t do it without social distancing, study shows; What’s the best mask to allow normal speech? Low-grade lymphoma—are there natural treatments? An over-the-counter supplement may help curb nail-biting; Vaping can cause mental confusion; How exercise supports immunity; Biden’s pick for Secretary of Agriculture draws flak for industry ties; Obesity rates continue to soar among Americans as new federal Dietary Guidelines promise more of the same. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.