Nutrition & Weight

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 10, 2018
Endari for sickle cell anemia. Which is better for preserving nutrients while cooking, an Instant Pot or a slow cooker? Can you speak to the benefits of taking either TruNiagen or NT Factor? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 1
October 8, 2018
L-glutamine: BigPharma transforms a cheap over-the-counter supplement into a $40,000 a year drug; Cipro devastates mitochondria, causing a myriad of side effects; What to do for a rising PSA; Mediterranean diet saves vision—Viagra may rob it! A comprehensive look at your immune health with Neil Levin of Protocol for Life Balance. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 2

Probiotics curb women’s bone loss; When knee pain is accompanied by a high C-reactive protein; Is there a difference between generic l-thyroxine and brand Synthroid? Silicone breast implants hike risk of Sjogren’s, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, melanoma, stillbirth; Junk food consumers more likely to get cancer (DUH!); Processed meat consumption—but not meat per se—increases breast cancer incidence; Fish consumption by pregnant moms boosts babies’ brain development, vision; Limiting screen time improves kids’ brain function; Violent video games conclusively linked to aggressive behavior. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Are You Drinking Too Much Sparkling Water?
October 4, 2018
Is there a fallout from drinking too much sparkling water? Does the body absorb CO2? Rising CO2 could increase nutrient deficiency risk, study says.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 3, 2018
Evidence shows humans ate meat as long as 2 million years ago. News from the Corrections Department. Is it beneficial to take Ostinol along with Tricalcidin-3 for bone health? "I suffer from recurrent UTIs since my teens and now my 3 daughters suffer from the same thing." "My 18-year-old granddaughter got a kidney stone. How can she prevent a recurrence?" Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 29, Part 2
October 1, 2018
A caller claims his blood pressure meds make his tinnitus worse; Even mild physical activity rapidly boosts memory; Vitamin D deficiency associated with shrinkage of brain’s memory center; Dairy—even high-fat versions—lowers risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality; Skin cancer treatment and prevention options; New study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of fruits and vegetables; Walnuts slash cardio risk, don’t cause weight gain; Heavy metal toxicity—with aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—implicated in autism; Time-restricted feeding (TRF) can override unhealthy circadian rhythm disruption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 22, Part 1
September 24, 2018
The terrible health legacy of Hurricane Florence—overflowing hog lagoons, leaking coal ash pits, toxic mold; New Apple Watch ECG—boon or bane? What if you’re thyroid tests are off but you feel fine? A fix for nighttime leg cramps; Green tea vs. uterine fibroids; Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk—is it the olive oil? Kids are going back to school with toxic school supplies; Treatments for enlarged prostate. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
September 12, 2018
Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack and stroke. "I follow a low carb diet but have to avoid acidic foods due to my Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)—isn’t all that animal protein bad?" Replacing the fat pad on the bottom of the foot. "I drink iced tea from morning til bedtime, does all that caffeine affect my blood pressure?" Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Dairy Alternatives
September 7, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin addresses the issue of protein substitutes for dairy and answers this listener question: "What do you think of smoothies made with almond milk, berries, and an organic vegetable protein powder?" Plus, L-glutamine in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. And thoughts on the "5 Evidence-Based Dietary Tips to Share With Your Patients".

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 1
September 3, 2018
Listeners respond to my “24 Ways to Transform Our Healthcare System”; Oncologists to study keto diet as way of augmenting chemo efficacy for cancer; Vitamin D may help alleviate overactive bladder; Brain stimulation to reduce aggressive behavior (shades of Clockwork Orange?); New Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough—or another flash in the pan? A caller wonders if a recent tick bite could be the cause of a new allergy to meat products; Are any supplements helpful for diverticulosis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.