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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 5, Part 2
January 7, 2019
A “Dry January” may be the secret to better sleep, improved well-being, and weight loss; A caller seeks advice on her thyroid blood tests; New study exonerates eggs as contributor to diabetes; CV Sciences, makers of Plus CBD Oil, receives top industry award; Cranberry proanthocyanidins protect against esophageal cancer; The benefits of intermittent fasting; Smoking pot damages sperm; Soy sauce colon cleanse leaves UK woman brain dead; Breathalyzer tests show potential for early diagnosis of cancer; Sulforaphane shows potential to help weight loss, ward off diabetes; Opioids show scant benefits for long-term pain relief. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 2, 2019
New Year’s resolutions! Which is better, Tylenol or ibuprofen? Do you agree with Dr. Josh Mitteldorf’s critique of the “alleged” importance of antioxidants? Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 10, Part 2
November 12, 2018
Is fluoridated water a contributor to kids ADHD? Simply eyeballing patients in the emergency room offers more effective triage than complex, time-consuming “algorithms”; Supplements for reversing dense, fibrocystic breasts; Is curcumin helpful for cryoglobulinemia? America’s obesity epidemic is undermining our military preparedness; There’s no free lunch—when Pharma reps take doctors out to lunch it costs consumers big bucks; Is astaxanthin a useful supplement? Will integrative medicine overtake conventional medicine? Treatment of oral lichen planus. 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 October 13, Part 2
October 15, 2018
Is fluoridated water a contributor to kids ADHD? Simply eyeballing patients in the emergency room offers more effective triage than complex, time-consuming “algorithms”; Supplements for reversing dense, fibrocystic breasts; Is curcumin helpful for cryoglobulinemia? America’s obesity epidemic is undermining our military preparedness; There’s no free lunch—when Pharma reps take doctors out to lunch it costs consumers big bucks; Is astaxanthin a useful supplement? Will integrative medicine overtake conventional medicine? Treatment of oral lichen planus. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Drugs v. Lifestyle Modification to Curb Diabetes Progression
October 12, 2018
"Personalized Medicine, Combo Therapy, Stops Progression to Diabetes." Would you try this?
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Leyla Weighs In: Is there gluten in your medication(s)?
August 31, 2018
Is there gluten in your medication(s)? Addressing this concern for patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten-sensitivity.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 18, 2018
Critique of "The Omega Principle," a new book that knocks fish oils supplements. "I gained weight during my cancer treatment but I wonder if Wellbutrin isn't to blame?" "What is your take on the alleged connection between ED drugs like Viagra and melanoma?" Click HERE for part 2.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 23, Part 2
June 25, 2018
Coffee as the new Functional Food; Low-dose naltrexone for Crohn’s Disease; Does the supplement “RNA” help tremors? Why do people get drowsy after eating—and what can be done about it? Medical gatekeeper says skip ECGs, stress tests for routine heart disease screening; EBT heart scan for predicting coronary risk; Many medications hike risk for depression, suicide. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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CBD (Cannabidiol)—could it be the nutraceutical of the year? Part 1
March 27, 2018
Retired military physician and West Point graduate Philip Blair, MD is an internationally-recognized expert on CBD: What is it? Is it legal? Why are hemp sources of CBD preferred over marijuana-derived CBD? Will it make you high? Uncoordinated? Are there other untoward effects? Addiction or dependency potential? What does research tell us about the endocannabinoid system? Does CBD have the potential to alleviate pain and help curb the opioid epidemic? What can CBD do for anxiety, depression or PTSD? For head injuries? For neurodegenerative disorders? Seizures? As a sleep aid? GI ailments? What’s the basis of its anti-inflammatory effects? Can it address skin disorders and promote healing? Does it enhance athletic performance and speed recovery time? What’s the difference between tinctures, oral capsules, liposomal forms, topical lotions, and vaping solutions? Why is the “entourage effect” important? Can pets benefit from CBD? How do you evaluate the quality of CBD products? Click HERE for part 2. And click HERE for the article, "The Scientific Evidence Proving CBD’s Benefits," for more information.
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ENCORE: Balancing Drug Risks and Benefits, Part 1
December 14, 2017
MedShadow.org is a website devoted to critical evaluation of drugs and therapies to empower medical consumers. Its founder, Suzanne Robotti, was prompted to start the MedShadow Foundation when her son was prescribed Ritalin for ADHD. She questioned the doctor whether there were any long-term studies on side effects for ADHD medications--there were none. Suzanne weighs in on the pros and cons of the HPV vaccine; drawbacks of the popular asthma drug Advair; unnecessary and potentially dangerous medical tests; how to properly research drug side effects; food as medicine; medical marijuana; and the Choose Wisely Campaign which aims to enlist the public in curtailing useless or obsolete medical interventions. Click HERE for part 2.
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