Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Part 1
February 22, 2021
Top epidemiologist predicts spring resolution of pandemic; Good news about vaccines: High effectiveness, one shot may confer protection, and they don’t need special refrigeration; If the Covid vaccine makes you sick, can you still sue? Wisconsin congressman introduces vitamin D resolution; Remote learning is causing our kids to grow fat; Young Florida women disguise themselves as grannies to score shots reserved for seniors; Treating alopecia areata. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 20, Part 2

Calling on the Biden administration to declare “a food and nutrition war” to combat preventable diseases; Bill Gates pushes initiative to replace beef with vegan meat substitutes; Should we criminalize those who spread vaccine “misinformation”? Lockdown not all bad when it comes to reinvigorating family cohesion; Is the vaccine safe for those with autoimmune hepatitis? Meds for high blood pressure—or try natural alternatives first? Counterfeit N95 masks seized. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Prescription Drugs and Nutrient Depletion
February 19, 2021
Are the prescription medications you're taking depleting your nutritional status? (First in a series.)

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A Miracle Drink
February 18, 2021
Ash Wednesday in the time of covid; Jury duty in the time of covid; How do our circadian rhythms impact our health?; You gave me a recipe for a miracle drink and now I can't find it - help! Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 1
February 15, 2021
116 year old survives Covid; Critics assail new “double-masking” study; Vaccine-makers preparing to tweak shot to keep up with coronavirus mutations; “Dog-scan” detects Covid with near-perfect accuracy; One-third in U.S. skeptical of Covid shots; Is the vax contraindicated for patients on rheumatoid arthritis meds? Can too much biotin nix the results of a PCR test? “Gamechanger” drug yields significant weight loss in trials; Does bariatric surgery really reduce heart risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 13, Part 2

Glue gun therapy for a vertebral fracture? Why you don’t see those ads for “heart-healthy” cereal anymore; Even before Covid, breathing subway air a major health peril; The surprising relationship between eggs and cardiovascular disease; Dietary sugar a major risk factor for colitis; Why, when it comes to viruses, what doesn’t kill you may make you stronger; Can you take the Covid vaccine if you have a low platelet count? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition for Hypertension
February 12, 2021
Alternative medicine vs. more natural-pathic? Plus, nutrition for hypertension.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Menopausal Symptoms
February 10, 2021
The LDL buffer theory—why a high LDL may not be the whole ball game when it comes to heart risk; Is it okay to crush my glucosamine tablet and add it to my morning smoothie?; What can I do to lower my high fibrinogen levels?; I have diabetes and compromised digestion. Is whey protein a good meal replacement?; What can I do about my menopausal symptoms short of resorting to hormone replacement therapy? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Keto v. Cyclical Keto
February 5, 2021
What is the difference between a ketogenic diet and a cyclical ketogenic diet? What are the advantages or disadvantages of each? Which lifestyle and weight loss goals are best met by each?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 30, Part 2
February 1, 2021
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.