Olive Oil

Leyla Weighs In: Olive Oil
December 15, 2023
Fatty liver disease gets a new name; what it means ot you. Plus, the olive oil you're using may be fake.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Save Our Supplements!
March 29, 2023
Vacation highlights from St. Martin; Eat cereal for a good night's sleep?; Lunchables for school lunch programs?; "Save our Supplements" reinstated; What is your recommended olive oil brand? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Olive Oil and Brain Function
January 27, 2023
Can extra virgin olive oil improve impaired brain function?; Omega-3 fatty acids may promote stronger brain structure and thinking.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Immune Reset
September 28, 2022
Save Our Supplements!; Stopgap funding bill lacks any provisions specific to supplement industry; Study: Association between meatless diet and depressive episodes; Any specific recipes and tips for resetting immunity per your book?; What brands of olive oil do you recommend?; What do you think of my sleep regimen? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2022
An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Covid-19 Persists This Winter
January 6, 2022
Covid-19 persists this winter; Introducing the Social Distancing Zapper!; 2022 - the year of Soylent Green; What can I do for my itching scalp and recent hair loss?; What are your thoughts about technological advances in helping to naturally slow down the aging process?; Is it safe to cook with olive oil at oven temps of 400 degrees? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pre-Emphysema
March 10, 2021
Could daily oral EDTA supplementation be helpful to prevent the progression of pre-emphysema?; Some dopamine supplements use wild green oat extract instead of mucuna. Any advantage to that?; What is the best olive oil to use?; How important is MK4 in a vitamin K supplement. Isn't MK7 enough?; According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, we'll have herd immunity by April. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis
June 17, 2020
Can you help my 69-year-old sister with Rheumatoid Arthritis? She also has Hashimoto's and Lyme's.; I have pain from the screw heads in my tibia. Are there any supplements I can take to help?; My husband recently broke a bone in his foot. What supplements can help hasten healing?; How does T.J. Robinson's olive oil compare with Dr. Gundry's? How can I find out the polyphenol saturation of the products? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 9, Part 1
November 11, 2019
Doctors argue for abandonment of daily savings time; Screen time causes discernible changes to white matter of kids’ brains, lowers test scores; Indoor plants no antidote to sick building syndrome; Breathalyzer tests yield unreliable results; Can thyroid surgery be avoided with pinpoint radiation? Does olive oil’s relatively low smoke point make it unsuitable for high-temperature cooking? Does cold wet weather affect our perception of pain? Is there really such a thing as “smoker’s face”? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Everything About Olive Oil, Part 1
May 2, 2019
The most comprehensive deep-dive on Olive Oil with "the Olive Oil Hunter," T.J. Robinson. What’s the difference in Artisan Produced EVOO vs Mass Produced Olive Oil? How does olive fruit ripeness at harvest time play a role in olive oil quality and prices? How does the olive fruit variety play a role in the taste of an oil? Tips for cooking with olive oil. How do antioxidants play a role in the stability of oil when it’s heated? Can you use the refrigerator test to confirm an olive oil is pure 100% extra virgin olive oil? What are your best tips on how to shop for olive oil? Tips on how to store olive oil so that it stays fresher longer? Plus, Dr. Hoffman and T.J. Robinson conduct a live olive oil tasting and they discuss what qualities you should look for. Click HERE for part 2.