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What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy? Part 1
August 17, 2017
What is it about the Mediterranean Diet that makes it so healthy? Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Labs, dishes on the benefits of this traditional style of eating. She reviews studies that document the pluses of extra virgin olive oil and Omega 3, plentiful in the Mediterranean Diet, for a host of maladies: hypertension, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. What specific components of olive oil deliver protection? What other elements of the Mediterranean Diet quell inflammation? Jolie debuts a tasty new culinary supplement--"Olive Your Heart" that combines extra virgin olive oil with DHA-rich Omega 3. Click HERE for part 2.



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What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy? Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Jolie Root, Senior Nutritionist and Educator for Carlson Labs on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. Click HERE for part 1.



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Leyla Weighs In
August 11, 2017
Dust triggers fat cell growth--a look at endocrine-disrupting chemicals; Eating at the wrong time affects circadian rhythms and body weight.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 29, Part 2
July 31, 2017
Artificial sweeteners don't help you lose weight--and they increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other health problems; A caller with low T3 but otherwise normal thyroid tests; An earache that didn't go away with antibiotics; Blueberries promote good mood in young people; Slug mucus may be the key to surgical "super glue"; EGCG from green tea may counteract effects of high-fat/high-fructose diet; Scientists discover new way that walnuts promote health; Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT) repairs damaged cell membranes; Can natural therapies restore thyroid function after radioactive iodine for Graves Disease? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 26, 2017
We don't know what to eat anymore! My wife has congestive heart failure and is on dialysis, can she take Olive Leaf Extract and Magnesium Taurate? Both my husband and I take Methyl Guard Plus for high homocysteine but our levels remain high--help! Is there a connection between gut microbiome health and colon polyps? Click HERE for part 2.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have left carotid artery plaque and am taking Crestor, is there any benefit to my taking fish oil? I have a swollen and sore lymph node on my right side under my jaw, what causes this? I have a urinary tract infection found to be staph and completed a round of antibiotics, now I'm regressing -- did the antibiotic lose effectiveness? It is said that fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin are biomarkers for choosing the best weight loss plan, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 22, Part 1
July 24, 2017
A healthy lifestyle increases life expectancy by seven years or more; John McCain might increase his survival chances by tapping ketogenic diet, hyperbaric oxygen; A diabetic needs help with eye and vein problems; How a burger and a Coke could get you into serious trouble; Tabloid reports on pregnancy benefits of Omega 3s--then tells women to avoid supplements! How to choose among overwhelming supplement options. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Leyla Weighs In: Eleven Things that can Slow Your Metabolism
July 21, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "My sister has developed arthritis in her right hip. What would be the recommended protocol--any super foods or supplements?' Plus Leyla has eleven things that can slow down your metabolism.



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Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 1
July 20, 2017
Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2

Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 1.



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