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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 15, Part 1
June 17, 2019
Paleolithic Spaniards ate mastodon meat 40,000 years ago, were avid for fat-laden bone marrow; The downside of all those branched-chain amino acids; Antibiotics, opiate pain meds too readily prescribed by dentists; Great-grandmother busted for CBD at Disney World; Homeopathic remedy vindicated in court case; Should you eat before morning exercise? Even city parks harbor Lyme Disease ticks. 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 June 15, Part 2

Expensive biologic meds for arthritis, colitis, psoriasis linked to 34,000 deaths; UK’s health watchdogs unjustifiably ration needed cataract surgeries; Learning a language makes your brain grow; Lowering cholesterol too drastically may damage diabetics’ nerves; America is too dependent on China for its drugs; Ashwagandha for osteoporosis; Exercise is beneficial even in short bouts, and sitting isn’t “the new smoking”; Eat nuts during pregnancy to make your kids smarter. 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: Prostate Biopsy
June 5, 2019
My urologist wants me to have a prostate biopsy given my PCA3 urine test was a 32 but the MRI was negative. What should I do?; My doctor demanded I go on a statin for my cholesterol and without asking me anything about my diet, said: "Get off the cheese"; How valuable is Apolipoprotein B in predicting heart disease?; Tired of specialists writing prescriptions without listening to the patient's concerns! Click HERE for part 1.



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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 27, Part 2
April 29, 2019
Excess sugar, readily-available pot, lack of exercise stoking epidemic of childhood and adolescent mental conditions—now afflicting 1 of 5. Can diet help avert surgery for diverticulitis? A caller isn’t aware her statin drug prescription may be responsible for her abnormal liver function tests; Elderberry compound helps minimize flu symptoms; Juice fast leaves Israeli woman brain-dead; Can testosterone be safely given to men after prostate cancer? Dark chocolate for high blood pressure; Keto diets help COPD patients breath easier; Food diaries may be the key to diet success; Vitamin C for blood sugar control; IBS sufferers press Congress for research dollars. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.



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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 20, Part 2
April 22, 2019
Naps rival medication for blood pressure control; Cozaar, Hyzaar drug recalls due to cancer-causing contaminants; Medications often formulated with harmful inactive ingredients; IV vitamin C boosts efficacy of chemo for pancreatic cancer; Mediterranean diet may shave seconds off your 5K time; Protein supplements at bedtime boost muscle power; New wave of health information censorship hits Amazon, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook; Green tea brain, gut, weight benefits; Childhood obesity traced to working moms. 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: Insomnia
April 17, 2019
Eat leftovers to reduce food waste, but what about for histamine sufferers?; Anti-inflammatory medications may benefit depression; I tried CBD for insomnia but it only worked for 7-8 days - Help!; How effective is Ostinol for increasing bone density in those with borderline osteoporosis?; I have a strong family history of heart disease. Should I stop taking vitamin K2?; Do you prefer natural thyroid substances like Armour thyroid rather than Synthroid? Click HERE for part 2.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: RediCalm

Your interview with Dr. Feinman was eye-opening and the idea that diabetes can be managed with low carbs rather than insulin makes sense; About Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; What supplements can I take while weaning off Lexapro?; I take Klonopin, Ativan and 3 different antidepressants. Can I take RediCalm? Click HERE for part 1.



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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 13, Part 1
April 15, 2019
Resistance training, swimming, and tennis fight aging; Does Stevia counteract Lyme Disease? Blueberries for blood pressure; Pomegranate juice for slowing memory decline. “PharmaBro” continues to direct his pharmaceutical empire from prison; Doc sends robot into ICU to inform patient he’s dying; Low-carb diets linked to atrial fibrillation—Really?? Pregnant women can slash their kids’ autism risk by taking a prenatal multi. 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 April 6, Part 2
April 8, 2019
April is National IBS awareness month; Gut sufferers seek political clout in D.C.; Is beer the next cancer-fighting functional food? Eating more fruits and vegetables protects men from cognitive decline; Polypharmacy is rampant in seniors and hikes risk of adverse drug interactions; A flawed study argues that most women could be candidates for powerful osteoporosis meds; Tea confers far-ranging mood-enhancing and cognitive-protective benefits. Click HERE for part 1.



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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lowering your LDL
April 3, 2019
My LDL cholesterol is 206. How do I lower it? My doctor wants me to take Crestor but I would like to avoid the side effects.; How does glycine work as a sleep aid and why does Ann Louise Gittleman take more of it in the morning?; VSL #3 sellers found liable for false advertising and awards product inventor more than $18 million in damages. Click HERE for part 1.



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