Muscle & Bone Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How Washington Makes Us Sick and Fat
November 27, 2019
How Washington makes us sick and fat; My left calf has been twitching for six weeks! Is this caused by stress and anxiety or a pinched nerve?; I have microscopic colitis and the denture adhesive I use (and swallow!) is affecting my already aggravated gut - help! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How much sleep is too much?
November 20, 2019
What does environmental toxicity have to do with nutrition?; How much sleep is too much? Is a 30 minute nap each day too much given I sleep 8 and a half hours at night?; Am I doing any harm by spending 20 minutes in a dry sauna after my workouts each day?; My wrists are getting quite thin. Are there any exercises or supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Auto-Brewery Syndrome

Drunk man actually had auto-brewery syndrome; My orthopedist told me I will need a knee replacement soon. Would collagen supplements help?; My friend was diagnosed with a benign brain cyst. Could this be caused by a cell phone? Is surgery the only option?; Can you comment on the article, Rheumatoid Arthritis and "Night Shade Vegetables"?; I stopped taking thyroid replacement after hemithyroidectomy in 1980 because it wasn't well regulated. Now I have FMS. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Shoulder Pain and Sciatica
November 13, 2019
Medical students around the world are poorly trained in nutrition; The Body Gym for shoulder pain and sciatica pain; I have a CRP level of 13 but no heart disease. What is causing it?; I use a lot of D-ribose daily. Does all that sugar stress the pancreas and microbiome?; What can I use to help blepharitis aggravated by allergies? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: CBD and Glaucoma
November 6, 2019
Better health outcomes reported with the Functional Medicine Care Model; I find no conclusions or clear opinion in your recent fish oil article. Would you please elaborate?; My dad takes CBD oil for anxiety and depression but he also has glaucoma. Should he stop taking it? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 1
October 28, 2019
The looming disaster of a broken medical system: burnout rampant among medical professionals and toll of waste approaches 1 trillion dollars; Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine gets high marks in landmark study; A caller’s wife faces a choice over treatment for osteoporosis; You’ve heard of the smart toilet—now they’re developing a smart bra; CBD for heart disease/for Parkinson’s; New study confirms low magnesium predicts heart risk; Depression—it’s an inflammatory disorder; Hospitals push new, more expensive 3D mammograms, despite scant evidence of superiority. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin B and Hip Fractures
September 27, 2019
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I've taken 1,000 mcg of vitamin B12 for years. How do you reconcile this with the recent study that shows postmenopausal women with the highest intakes of B6 and B12 were shown to have more hip fractures?" Muedin comments on: Association of high intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 from food and supplements with risk of hip fracture among postmenopausal women in the Nurses' Health Study.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D and Bone Density
September 25, 2019
Gluten in the diet doesn't cause gastrointestinal symptoms in most people absent of celiac disease—REALLY??; Study warns too much vitamin D may actually decrease bone density—we analyze; A holistic dentist told me lectins are extremely harmful and foods like beans that contain them should be avoided. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 21, Part 2
September 23, 2019
Does egg consumption contribute to stroke risk? Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk; Hand sanitizers offer scant defense against flu; Curcumin for plantar fasciitis; Fluoride and decreased IQ; Horse chestnut for swollen legs; Overweight dogs have overweight masters; Instagram seeks to reign in edgy diet and cosmetic surgery posts to vulnerable youngsters; Eat more vegetables to bolster mental health; Legacy of 9/11 not just cancer, but also cardiovascular disease; Mushrooms shield against prostate cancer; Goop pays $ settlement over sketchy jade vaginal egg claims. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Quality of Prescription Drugs
September 18, 2019
A new blood test for Celiac disease?; I have two disc herniations in my cervical spine. Is this the cause of my dizziness, nausea, and weakness?; What do we do when the FDA fails to ensure the quality of prescription drugs? Perhaps we should just rely on food?; Are there any effective treatments for lipoedema? Click HERE for part 1.