Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 9, Part 2
January 11, 2021
Ultra-processed foods—what are they? How bad are they for you? How do they undermine your health? Using iron injections for anemia; When babies suffer from reflux; The food industry’s pervasive influence on nutrition research; Does heating olive oil damage its beneficial polyphenols? Ginger vs. autoimmune disease; Science Times flubs story on coconut oil, branding it harmful, ignoring ample evidence of its brain-protective effects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Saccharin
January 8, 2021
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: In your article, "Danger of Artificial Sweeteners," you don't mention saccharin. What do you think of it? How about monk fruit extract?; What do you think of the new Incogmeato burger?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 2
January 4, 2021
Masks alone won’t do it without social distancing, study shows; What’s the best mask to allow normal speech? Low-grade lymphoma—are there natural treatments? An over-the-counter supplement may help curb nail-biting; Vaping can cause mental confusion; How exercise supports immunity; Biden’s pick for Secretary of Agriculture draws flak for industry ties; Obesity rates continue to soar among Americans as new federal Dietary Guidelines promise more of the same. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Maintaining Your Independence
January 1, 2021
Protein intake may help elderly maintain independence, study says; The importance of physical activity and protein intake in preserving lean body mass.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 26, Part 1
December 28, 2020
The medical establishment still can’t get diet for diabetes right; Why do cardiologists still tell patients to avoid cheese? When you eat as important as what you eat in managing diabetes; Losing just a few pounds can lower your risk of progressing to diabetes by nearly 50%; Chemicals in your home can cause diabetes; The low-FODMAP diet for IBS; Muscle relaxants plus NSAIDs—the “standard of care” for back pain—no better than placebo, study says; Calf muscle circumference a good predictor of health outcomes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: High Fat Dairy
December 25, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I know you prefer high-fat dairy products. Can you comment on the study that shows that rates of Alzheimer's disease are rising everywhere people eat a lot of meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: PCR Testing for COVID-19
December 24, 2020
CDC: For type 2 diabetes, half of daily calories should come from carbohydrates; What is the truth about PCR testing for covid-19? Questioning the mainstream narrative. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 19, Part 2
December 21, 2020
Drink water to stave off metabolic syndrome; Media parrots fake news about eggs; “Frankenswine” GMO pigs debut; Fish oil supplements don’t raise bad cholesterol; Will “alkaline water” stave off cancer? If your stools float—is that a bad sign? Tomatoes vs. prostate cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 12, Part 1
December 14, 2020
The vaccines are coming—a remarkable achievement; But questions remain: Will there be side effects? How effective will they really be? What if you’ve already had Covid? Will there be a “universal mandate”? A caller wants to know if they’ll be ineligible for the vaccine because of the medication they’re on; Is cheese really a super brain food? A healthy body composition in middle age makes it likely you’ll live to 90 and beyond—but over 73% of Americans are now overweight or obese. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Oral Health, Plus Innate Immunity
December 10, 2020
Understanding the oral-systemic connection; Diet and lifestyle support for innate immunity.