Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 1
June 19, 2017
American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded advice to ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils; Is it true that coconut oil is bad for you? Studies claim cholesterol and weight loss benefits of extra-virgin coconut oil; A caller with high chromium levels—is it due to supplements or the chromium alloy in her metal hip implant? A 69-year-old athlete seeks advice on how to avoid injuries. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 1
June 12, 2017
Curcumin for osteoarthritis; Can Vitamin K be taken if you've had a blood clot? Pediatricians to parents: NO fruit juice for infants under one; Pregnancy diet high in refined carbs increases kids risk for obesity; Consuming low-fat dairy increases risk for Parkinson's Disease; What to do for dry, cracked skin on heels? Supplements for Fibromyalgia. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 10, Part 2

High-fructose corn syrup has been quietly, deceitfully renamed; Probiotics reduce body fat in overweight children; What happens when the gel in your eyeball dries up and pulls on the retina? Treatment for vestibular migraines; Exercise improves the microbiome; Ketogenic diet for Parkinson's Disease; Natural solutions for garlic breath; Mom's intake of DHA during pregnancy improves attention in 5 yr olds; Dark chocolate and fish oil improve skeletal muscle function; Pessimism is a distinct risk factor for coronary heart disease; Fish oil can be safely used with Coumadin without bleeding risks. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 3, Part 1
June 5, 2017
Olive oil may prevent brain cancer; An Arizona man got a bug bite and now feels achy--could it be Lyme? European Union calls out pesticide hazards--urges more organic produce; Arthroscopic knee surgery no better than sham procedures; High-fiber diet combats knee osteoarthritis; A 31-year-old man got a tattoo--and 3 weeks later he was dead. My doctor says take aspirin, but ditch the fish oil--what to do? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 3, Part 2

Replacing saturated fat with vegetable oil lowers cholesterol--but has no impact on death risk; Huge UK study comparing vegetarians to meat eaters shows no difference in survival; If I got cancer, does that mean my 17-year-old daughter is more susceptible? Hyaluronic acid supplements--do they help knee pain? Health benefits of aerobic vs. resistance training; Supplement of the Week: Bergamot; Resveratrol helps seniors build muscle. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 27, Part 1
May 29, 2017
Excess supplemental calcium alone doubles stroke risk, but not WITH vitamin D; Chocolate may protect against atrial fibrillation; Zinc lozenges shorten cold duration; Does vitamin D deplete magnesium? Supplements, diet for Type 2 diabetes; Woman sues maker of “Sport Beans” claiming they were laced with sugar; World’s leading diabetes drug—Metformin--works by modifying intestinal bacteria; “Light” cigarettes up risk of type of lung cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 27, Part 2

Rate of Alzheimer’s Disease jumps 54% in just 15 years; What to do about estrogen dominance? Nicotinamide riboside for energy, cell regeneration, glaucoma; Just one alcoholic drink per day ups risk for breast cancer; Vitamin D increases muscle strength; What to do about a failing hip implant? Cholesterol limbo: How low can you go? New and old cholesterol drugs don’t reduce risk of death, heart events. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 20, Part 1
May 22, 2017
A teen chugged a latte, a Mountain Dew and an energy drink--and died; NSAIDs can increase heart risk by more than 50%--within days; Supplements to forestall dementia; Carbonated water stokes appetite; Latest studies confirm full-fat cheese won't raise chance of heart disease; Low glycemic index diet lowers blood pressure; TJ Robinson, The Olive Oil Hunter, offers tips on selecting the highest quality, polyphenol-rich extra-virgin olive oil. Visit www.MyFavoriteOliveOil.com for a special offer to Intelligent Medicine listeners. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 20, Part 2

High levels of exercise can turn back your biological clock; Could chemo result in a slowed metabolism that prompts weight gain? The perils of unnecessary PAP smears in older women; Selenium and CoQ10 team up to cut heart disease deaths in half; As an accompaniment to calorie reduction, which is best in overweight seniors: aerobic exercise alone, resistance training alone, or a combination of both? What are the long-term consequences of radiation treatment for cancer? Monsanto said to deploy paid "trolls" to counter adverse publicity about glyphosate and GMOs. Study challenges flu risk in pregnancy, uncovers harm of flu vaccine. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Part 1
May 15, 2017
Dr. Benjamin Brown explores natural approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in his new book, "The Digestive Health Solution: Your Personalized Five-Step Plan for Inside-Out Digestive Wellness." Is your IBS “all in your head?” Do you just have to “learn to live with it?” Are there various subtypes of IBS that require different answers? Why is there no “one-size-fits-all” approach to IBS? What is “visceral hypersensitivity” What’s the FODMAP diet and how can it help IBS sufferers? What role for melatonin, peppermint, carminative herbs, kiwi extract (Phloe), probiotics, digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid supplements? How do sleep and exercise impact IBS? What innovative tests can help reveal the underlying causes of your IBS? Are meditation and stress reduction helpful? Click HERE for part 2.