Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 21, Part 1: Ancient Art of Tongue Diagnosis
October 23, 2023
The dark history of using mind-altering drugs in warfare: from Viking “Berserkers” to Blitzkrieg to Hamas; Why do doctors dislike natural thyroid? Treatment for Bartholin’s cysts; Ancient art of tongue diagnosis updated with AI; Benefits of Immpower AHCC for infectious diseases, cancer. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 21, Part 2: Peanut Allergies

New study shows ultra-processed foods as addictive as cocaine or heroin; Is your DNA steering you toward vegetarianism? Is “nutrigenomics” ready for prime time? Treatments for Long Covid; Can nearsightedness be prevented or reversed with supplements? Blue blocker glasses—is that a thing? Exercise staves off cognitive decline—but can it boost brain performance in younger people? New skin patch promises hope for kids with life-threatening peanut allergies. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 14, Part 1: Inadequate Hydration
October 16, 2023
Inadequate hydration found to be a risk factor for premature death; Vitamin D for Epstein Barr? Is there a “veggie pill” for diabetes? California moves to ban PFAS-laden artificial turf; Lead exposure found to be worse than thought for brain, heart; Switch to mini-blood tubes might help ICU patients avoid transfusions; What causes MS? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 14, Part 2: Nerve Pain

Why DEXA scans don’t tell the whole story about osteoporosis risk; New Apple Watch feature tells you how much healthful sunshine you’re getting; Solutions for nerve pain in neck; Finding that Ozempic helps avert kidney failure boosts weight loss drug stocks—but tanks stocks of dialysis centers; Americans on track to spend half their lives taking prescription drugs; New intranasal Covid vaccine without controversial RNA technology shows promise. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 7, Part 1: Can your genes predict what sort of diet you should follow?
October 9, 2023
Wikipedia, once a neutral platform, targets natural therapies as “quackery” while promoting Covid party line; Rating the GOLO diet; Does a high HDL cholesterol lead to dementia? Can your genes predict what sort of diet you should follow? What’s the importance of heart rate variability (HRV)? Diet, supplements for end-stage liver disease. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 7, Part 2: Exercise vs. Antidepressants

Can the benefits of exercise be captured in a novel weight loss pill? Exercise vs. antidepressants—new trial compares their effectiveness for anxiety/depression; CBD for sleep; What to do when heart tests conflict; Low T cell counts—what to do to enhance immunity? The mystery of why vacationers in Europe can put on the feed bag—but not gain weight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 30, Part 1: Does mouthwash worsen high blood pressure?
October 2, 2023
Is it time to talk about COVID again? Is the booster campaign justified? Despite the rollout, people complain they can’t get latest shots; German study shows boosters INCREASE health care workers’ absenteeism; Does mouthwash worsen high blood pressure? The hazards of MRIs with contrast; Bone density very low—is Prolia the answer? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 30, Part 2: Magnesium for Diabetes

How politics shapes our views on Covid; Early treatment recommendations if you test positive for Covid; They urge “10,000 steps per day”—but does the science support step-counting? Magnesium for diabetes; Does EVERYONE need to lower their cholesterol? Ginger vs. autoimmunity; Lab-grown meat won’t save the environment; Healthy lifestyle can overcome bad genes for heart risk. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 16, Part 1: Fructose
September 18, 2023
The many surprising ways sugar undermines our health; A deep dive on fructose; How does high fructose corn syrup differ from natural fructose found in fruits and honey? A caller with sulfite intolerance; Is a high B12 blood test bad? What about the sugar content of grains? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 16, Part 2: Fructose-Phobia

Fructose-phobia: Is it ever appropriate to eliminate fruit altogether? Natural therapy for arthritis; Flavonoids vs. colon cancer; Cruciferous vegetables vs. bladder cancer; Your gut may be a clue to your longevity; Counterfeit supplements are rife on Amazon; Hundreds of billions of dollars in health care costs attributable to physical inactivity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.