Nutrition & Weight

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 25, Part 1
July 27, 2020
Urgent call to action: Coalition of health advocacy groups urge government action to curb pandemic of nutrition-associated disease; Why did the US get hit so hard with coronavirus? Risk of severe COVID-19 linked to elevated hemoglobin A1c, even without overt diabetes; Those cloth face masks need at least two layers; Acne—could it be diet-related? Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prevention? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet and US National Security
July 22, 2020
Study: Poor diets threaten US national security; Since the thymus gland shrinks as we get older, what nutritional supplements can we take to boost T-cells?; My wife is to undergo surgery next week. Can I demand intravenous vitamin C for her? I'd pay out of pocket if needed; I take a naringin supplement. Is it safe to take with Lipitor? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 1
July 20, 2020
Are sunscreen chemicals putting you, your kids, or your developing fetus at risk? Bone-growth stimulators for healing fractures—can you still use them if you have a pacemaker? Natural “Testosterone precursors”—do they really forestall muscle loss? How do plant-based meat substitutes compare to animal protein for fending off sarcopenia? Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) forestall cognitive decline in frail elderly; Acid blockers render patients more susceptible to COVID-19; Pre- and probiotics to support a coronavirus-resistant microbiome; Study links fermented vegetable consumption to reduced risk of dying of COVID-19; Think zinc for immunity. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 2

The highly politicized hydroxychloroquine controversy; A caller worries that errant saliva from a passing bicyclist might infect her with coronavirus; How soon to test for COVID-19 after a possible exposure—and what about false negatives? The glutathione connection to COVID-19 complications and death; Medical societies urge quarantined persons to get some vitamin D amid lockdown; The debate over whether schools should reopen—are kids capable of turning classrooms into hot zones? Study reveals people experience “time warp” during lockdown; Stay-at-home orders are particularly hard on the overweight trying to shed pounds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: COVID-19 and Metabolic Syndrome
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome: Is diet the key?; What do you think of Far-UVC light for killing airborne coronaviruses?; Doesn't drinking a glass of water right before a meal dilute digestive enzymes? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intermittent Fasting

My cholesterol levels are far less than optimal. What can I do about it?; A family member has stage 4 colon cancer and is on chemotherapy. Is there a probiotic you recommend?; What are your thoughts on Intermittent Fasting for postmenopausal women? Is it effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 11, Part 1
July 13, 2020
Missing the ball on the twin pandemics: Non-communicable diseases claim far more lives than COVID-19. More people died this spring—and not just from the virus; Zinc’s immune-supportive role; Why are some people asymptomatic? When it comes to predicting severity of COVID-19, frailty trumps age or comorbidities. FDA eyes ban on bio-identical hormone replacement; Are vegans at higher risk of mental health problems? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 11, Part 2

Landmark study validates low-carb, high fat diet for controlling Type 2 diabetes among outpatients. When you give blood, how do they know you’re not transmitting coronavirus? Stretching yields significant circulatory benefits; Over 75s found to be at risk of colonoscopy complications; Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s may accelerate cognitive decline, highlighting “gut-brain axis”; Avoid common food additive to avert intestinal inflammation; Hot flashes predict heart problems in menopausal women; New blood test predicts cancer with pinpoint accuracy—but will it result in overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: We’re back in the office!
July 8, 2020
We're back in the office!; Study: People with high cholesterol should limit carbohydrates, not saturated fats; Shouldn't convalescent plasma be used at an earlier stage for COVID-19 before the patient is on a ventilator? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Is completing a triathlon within your grasp? Part 1
July 7, 2020
At age 60, Sue Reynolds found herself overweight and exhausted. After a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, she weighed 335 pounds. Now, four years later, she has lost 200 pounds and is a competitive triathlete, ambassador for USA Triathlon. Sue describes what prompted her journey, how she slowly initiated exercise after a lifetime of sedentary habits. She relates how counting calories failed her, and what diet ultimately proved sustainable. How has she sustained her weight loss when so many overweight people have failed? What psychological obstacles did she overcome to envision herself as a normal weight person? How has triathlon competition solidified her commitment to a healthy lifestyle? Can anyone aspire to a triathlon, no matter what their age or previous conditioning? Learn why Sue eschewed crash dieting and embraced a program of slow, steady weight loss. How did coaching help her hone her athletic skills? Sue encourages people to visit www.mytimetotri.com to learn how they can set a personal goal to compete in a triathlon. She is currently writing an inspirational book about her experiences. Learn more at www.triathlon200.com and www.dreambigtriathloncoaching.com. Click HERE for part 2.