Osteoporosis

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 2
December 10, 2018
A new scan may soon revolutionize screening for osteoporosis; Solutions for adrenal fatigue in multiple myeloma; Sweetened drinks—but not fresh fruit—may hike risk for diabetes; Is Miacalcin nasal spray a viable treatment for bone loss? Fruits, vegetables forestall memory loss in men; Does saturated fat consumption increase the risk for Alzheimer’s? Vitamin D may get you discharged from the hospital sooner; Nestles tests new probiotic that promises to combat dandruff. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 10, 2018
Is my HDL too high at 133, should I be concerned? What is a good diet for Sjogren's Syndrome, can it be cured? What can I take in place of Prolia for osteoporosis? Can I take your recommended joint supplement while on Eliquis (apixaban)? My daughter was told by her lactation coach that exercising would make her breast milk sour, does that make sense? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 6, Part 2
October 8, 2018
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.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 1, Part 2
September 3, 2018
Can NT Factor restore energy in a cancer patient suffering from post-chemo fatigue? Natural therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Why sticking with the same doctor might extend your life; Study reveals that bacteria and fungi frequently congregate on surfaces of implantable body parts; High glycemic index diet accelerates osteoporosis; What to do when a routine ultrasound reveals something unexpected; New blood test offers early prediction of autism; Air pollution hikes global risk for diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 18, Part 1
August 20, 2018
New study throws shade on low-carb diets—or does it? What causes brown spots on hands—and can supplements prevent them? A caller can’t take supplements for osteoporosis—what’s the alternative? BPA and Splenda implicated in inflammatory bowel disease causation; Mourning the passing of a pioneer of environmental medicine—Dr. William Rea; NYU med school goes tuition-free; Does the weight gain associated with smoking cessation negate the benefits of quitting? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 15, 2018
Saturated fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart disease and diabetes than sugar, claims American Diabetes Association. An 80-year-old woman with osteoporosis and a compression fracture who is against taking Prolia. What should she do? Microbiome diet v. Paleo diet? Why do people lose their appetites? Is there a situation where decreased appetite is "nothing to worry about"? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 23, Part 1
June 25, 2018
Good-bye to the egg-white omelet—welcome back to the whole-egg omelet; What’s meant by “immune-modulation”? “leaky gut”? “elemental value”? Is Flomax really necessary if it’s not helping urinary frequency? A unique probiotic found to slow bone loss by half; Laser pointer burns hole in boy’s retina; Curcumin demonstrated to enhance memory, slow brain changes; “CHEERS” study sought to prove heart benefits—but with clandestine booze industry underwriting. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 13, 2018
Ask your doctor about VASCEPA to lower your triglycerides...if you want to go broke!; Do you recommend strontium for osteoporosis along with your Bone Health Program?; What supplements would you recommend for aortic stenosis?; Do eggs feed the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)?; What supplements do you recommend to someone with multiple myeloma to lessen the side effects of medications?; Does taurine raise blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 9, 2018
NYT Science section not sold on fish oil, but highly regard osteoporosis drugs. What supplements can I take to support my joints for progressive resistance training? What type of diet and supplements should my daughter take for fatty liver? Why do you recommend Magnesium taurate over glycinate? Any remedy for aortic valve plaque? Could postmenopausal women be harmed by high iron levels? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 5, Part 1
May 7, 2018
Study throws shade on fish oil supplements—but is it valid? Why new research suggests benefits of eating fish, beyond just for their Omega 3 content; Soaking in a hot tub relieves symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Advantages/drawbacks of enteric-coated fish oil capsules; Curcumin scores big for rheumatoid arthritis relief, shows promise for building bones; NY Times hypes osteoporosis drugs in face of scant evidence. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.