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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 7, Part 1
November 9, 2020
Study says presidential election results may impact mental health (ya think?!); Supplements for cirrhosis; Medical board dismisses charges against doctor who prescribed hydroxychloroquine; Face masks don’t hinder breathing during exercise, study finds; Benefits of tart cherry concentrate for endurance exercise; For claudication—is it pycnogenol or policosanol? 80% of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 have vitamin D deficiency; Calcium level 10.4—is it a problem? Glucosamine—bad for diabetes? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 2
October 26, 2020
34% of older adults are prescribed potentially inappropriate drugs; Natural therapies for claudication; Sugar consumption may be linked to ADHD, bipolar disorder, aggressive behavior; Patients soon to have full access to doctors’ notes; Hot flashes may herald heart risk; Is cardiac ablation the only alternative for PVCs? Apples, berries, and tea for blood pressure; FDA issues new warning on NSAIDs during pregnancy. 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: Long Hauler’s Phenomenon
October 21, 2020
The current pandemic and long hauler's phenomenon from Covid-19; Did the hydroxychloroquine that President Trump took months ago aid in his recent recovery from Covid-19?; Is it necessary to take calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K together? What sources of calcium do you recommend?; I'm 78 and have chronic atrial fibrillation. What do you think of Wenxin Keli for afib? Click HERE for part 2.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2020
Outbreak in Canadian spin studio infects over 70 cyclists; What’s YOUR exercise work-around? Offering a second opinion on osteoporosis—is it too late for supplements to help? Is plane travel too risky during the pandemic? Acupuncture relieves surgery pain, reduces need for addictive opiates; Metformin recall widens; Two apples a day could keep the cardiologist away; CPAP for sleep apnea. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supportive Nutrients for Cognitive Function
September 30, 2020
How do you respond to the study that high doses of vitamin D may lead to loss of bone mineral density in women?; Can you discuss supportive nutrients for cognitive function including Whole Coffee Fruit Concentrate?; What doses of CoQ10 and Ubiquinol do you recommend? I'm overweight and on a statin; What are your thoughts on taking Prevagen for memory? Click HERE for part 1.



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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 1
September 21, 2020
2020 diet buzzwords: Intermittent Fasting (IF) and Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF); Americans eat non-stop, consume 1/3 of calories as snacks, drink their calories; The “protein leverage hypothesis” may explain why you overeat; Hot chili peppers cut death risk; All those new hospital mergers don’t boost efficiency, patient satisfaction; Drugs hastily approved at year-end deadline more often withdrawn or given black box warnings; “Borderline creatinine”—does it matter? What to do for elusive abdominal pain? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 5, Part 2
September 7, 2020
When is it safe to return to exercise after Covid-19 infection? Virus fears take toll on Americans' fitness; How to enhance immunity; Cheap drugs, widely available for 75 years, shown to curb severity of coronavirus infections, prevent death; Novel cancer research: honeybee venom and tumor-specific sound waves; Put on a happy face to release pain-relieving and mood-enhancing neurotransmitters; Common medications hike risk of cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 22, Part 2
August 24, 2020
Does vitamin D need to be taken with vitamin K? Low-carb vs. low-fat diets for overweight seniors; Multivitamins found to reduce illness duration, severity; World Health Organization calls for halt to “routine" dental procedures amid pandemic—but what’s non-essential about preventive care? Calcium in aortic artery—need statins? Why some heartburn drugs help, others may hurt, in Covid-19; CoQ10 vs. kidney failure. 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 2: Milk and Breast Cancer?
August 19, 2020
Any recommendation for a good sink faucet filter?; If kids can go back to school with proper precautions, why can't restaurants serve indoors while taking those same precautions?; I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years. Can nutritional care play a part in this condition?; I use coumadin because of a history of pulmonary embolism and DVT. I'm concerned for my bone health while on this medication. Should I switch to Xarelto or Eliquis?; A study suggests that drinking as little as one cup of milk per day may increase the rate of breast cancer by up to 50%. What are your thoughts? Is organic milk better? Click HERE for part 1.



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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 1, Part 1
August 3, 2020
Three little-publicized good news stories about Covid-19; Crestor’s impact on lipid panel results; Numbness and whiteness of fingertips—what could it mean? Using UV light plus riboflavin for purification of SARS-Cov-2 contaminated blood. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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