Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show Encore, Part 1
July 18, 2016
New call to extend statin use to millions more Americans, but study underscores risk of increasing aggression in women; New research underscores carnitine's potential for alleviating muscle fatigue; SSRI antidepressants linked to birth defects, and to brain bleeds when combined with NSAIDs; Government guidelines for vitamin D may shortchange US blacks; Dr. Nathan Bryant offers a primer on supplementation to boost nitric oxide. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show Encore, Part 2

Obese face daunting odds for attaining normal weight; Water filters now designed to filter out harmful pharmaceutical drug residues; New proposed federal legislation (DARK Act) aims to keep public in the dark when it comes to GMO labeling; Magnetic pulses may ease tinnitus; Hyperbaric oxygen provides relief to sufferers of fibromyalgia; Exercise improves sexual function in men. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 9, Part 1
July 11, 2016
The average woman now weighs about as much as the average 1960s man; Americans now the world’s third heaviest people; Government subsidies underwrite the obesity epidemic; Study confirms success of low FODMAP diet for IBS; Melatonin reduces fat mass, increases lean mass in postmenopausal women; Google seeks to curtail cyberchondria when you search medical symptoms; Sorry: joint cartilage not likely to “regenerate.” Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 9, Part 2

Butter makes a comeback as new studies demonstrate no link between consumption and heart risk; Exercise is an antidote to depression; New “Pillo” robot keeps your medications organized—but seniors sometimes suffer when they take prescriptions as directed; Epicathecins—from tea, chocolate and apples—dramatically reduce coronary risk; Zinc lozenges work to curtail cold symptoms. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 18, Part 1
June 20, 2016
What supplements do I need to stop before surgery? Could the wrong ingredients in a fruit/veggie powder supplement cause a recurrence of ovarian cancer? My doctors tell me lifestyle had nothing to do with my heart attack--should I believe them? Vitamin deficiencies linked to migraines; Is cranberry juice really effective for UTIs? Doctors continue to over-prescribe antibiotics for respiratory infections; "Early to rise" makes for better eating habits; Exercise promotes muscle repair in older adults. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 18, Part 2

Coffee doesn't cause cancer--except if it's too hot; The dangers of proton pump inhibitors; Acid-heartburn connection discredited; What to do for black mold exposure; Remedies for muscle stiffness; My heart valves are leaky--how bad is that? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 11, Part 1
June 13, 2016
Down’s Syndrome can be treated with EGCG: Hydrating with sugary soda may worsen dehydration; Stevia helps blood sugar; Over-the-counter diarrhea drug is the new craze for getting high; New test reveals Alzheimer’s risk 10 years earlier with 100% accuracy; Kris Kristofferson falls prey to medical misdiagnosis; Reg’Activ, a new probiotic that delivers glutathione. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 11, Part 2

Nutrient cocktail delays aging, staves off age-related memory loss; Study questions use of anti-depressants in children, teens; "Spin rage” prompts lawsuit; Listener questions about the “Yeast Connection,” natural alternatives to shoulder surgery, a mysterious fever and liver problems after antibiotics, what is AMPK? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 4, Part 1
June 6, 2016
Requiem for a heavyweight: A medical perspective on Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Disease; Stem cells relieve stroke symptoms—but only if given the right way; Acupuncture relieves menopausal hot flashes; Healthy behaviors alleviate kids’ ADHD; The tragic death of Prince due to opioid abuse—how did he get hooked? Walnuts improve colon health, reduce cancer growth. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 4, Part 2

The good news about olive leaf extract; Could excessive endurance training be bad for you? Low-salt diets not beneficial for the majority of people; Questions about back pain, stroke recovery, hip fracture; Krill vs. fish oil: Cutting through the hype. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.