Nutrition & Weight

Leyla Weighs In: What Constitutes a Meal?
October 23, 2015
How protein drinks compare to meals and the benefits of whey protein. Is your green smoothie a friend or foe? And when to take your probiotics.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10
October 12, 2015
Sugary drinks laden with high fructose corn syrup increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes—OK, we already knew that. But new studies show that a) they can rewire the brain and stoke junk food addiction, and b) they increase the likelihood that head injuries will result in long-term cognitive deficits! Metabolic syndrome increases requirements for vitamin E; Patients who undergo gastric bypass have higher risks of suicide—why? Tough love for 800 pound patient who ordered pizza; Carbs can take toll on sperm counts; A new portable device that you can bring to the restaurant to detect tiny amounts of gluten in your food; New evidence that fibromyalgia is a magnesium deficiency disorder; Aspirin may prove a potent weapon against cancer; 84 year old Ironman contestant: “We all get knocked down in life, but the winners are the ones who get back up.” Half of patients suffer ill effects of properly prescribed drugs. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 3, Part 1
October 5, 2015
It's not your fault you're fat--blame obesogens! 6 things to look for when evaluating a medical study; TV watching may be the new smoking; Low-intensity vibration for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 16, 2015
What do you think of the Fast Metabolism Diet? Any good sources of organic almond milk? Which is better, blood or urine tests? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 5, Part 2
September 7, 2015
Supplements to take before surgery that help healing and recovery; What does the world's oldest person eat for breakfast? Vitamin C, the exercise replacement? Olive oil and nuts are the keys to brain benefits of Mediterranean diet; vitamin E protects lungs from pollution; GABA helps focus, relaxation; Why does running make us happy? Doctor-guided weight loss programs most effective; Want better memory? Climb a tree! Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 27, 2015
Low carb vs. low fat and low fat wins? A possible solution to cataracts? Should I take Entocort even though I have no symptoms? I’m losing weight on digestive enzymes! Is there a relationship between hs-CRP and homocysteine? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 1
August 10, 2015
The REAL reason people are obese; Olive oil polyphenols--NOT monounsaturated fats--are responsible for the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; How presidential candidate Jeb Bush lost 40 pounds on the Paleo Diet; Refined carbohydrates may up women's depression risk; Matt Jones of Cedarcide discusses natural alternatives to harmful garden pesticides and bug sprays. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 8, Part 2

A simple diet hack that can reduce your risk of dying by 14%; A new nutrient for Parkinson's Disease--Inosine; How you sleep may affect your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 2
July 20, 2015
Obese face daunting odds for attaining normal weight; Water filters now designed to filter out harmful pharmaceutical drug residues; New proposed federal legislation (DARK Act) aims to keep public in the dark when it comes to GMO labeling; Magnetic pulses may ease tinnitus; Hyperbaric oxygen provides relief to sufferers of fibromyalgia; Exercise improves sexual function in men. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

It may not be your fault you’re fat, Part 1
July 15, 2015
It may not be your fault you're fat--blame your microbiome! New research suggests that the micro-organisms that comprise your intestinal ecosystem have a major impact on how you how absorb calories from your food; they also influence your appetite and metabolism via hormones like insulin, leptin, and adiponectin. They even may hijack your brain to seek junk food. Dr. Raphael Kellman, author of "The Microbiome Diet: The Scientifically Proven Way to Restore Your Gut Health and Achieve Permanent Weight Loss," shares cutting-edge research on how gut bacteria impact obesity. He describes dietary measures and lists nutraceuticals that restore gut balance and facilitate weight loss. Using his "Four R" approach, overweight individuals can re-populate their microbiome and achieve permanent weight loss and craving control. Have scientists discovered the "Holy Grail" probiotic that facilitates weight loss? What foods support healthy gut bacteria? Are there herbal supplements that suppress harmful intestinal bugs? Click HERE for part 2.