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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 4, Part 2
June 6, 2022
Depression rates among kids soaring—the unsuspected role of the microbiome; Is the J&J vaccine still an option? What to do after a Covid infection; Is Metformin an anti-aging drug? Evidence emerges of hasty organ harvesting by Chinese surgeons; Height may be a predictor for certain health maladies. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Anxiety and Seasonal Allergies
June 3, 2022
Combining certain blood pressure medications with ibuprofen can damage kidneys. Plus, the connection between anxiety and seasonal allergies.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Tips for Insomnia
May 18, 2022
I was told I have infrequent asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Why do I have to treat it if I don't have any symptoms?; Some good tips for insomnia?; If I were to take every supplement recommended for good health I'd be taking 20 supplements! What to do?; Is there one supplement that contains everything you recommend for mitochondrial support?; I'm having side effects with my blood pressure medication - help!; I get reflux especially at night when I lie down. Should I take cough syrup? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 2
April 11, 2022
Ukraine casualties threaten to overwhelm Russia’s already broken health care system; Why are so many of our medications made in China and India? Is soy-derived lecithin harmful? Avocados fend off heart disease; Large review shows vitamin D supplementation doesn’t prevent cancer—but reduces cancer deaths; Fish oil teams with cancer immunotherapy to shrink tumors. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: GERD
April 6, 2022
WSJ: For mental illness, make medication a last resort; Is topical tea tree oil effective in treating actinic keratosis?; What do you think about Gaviscon Advance Aniseed for treating reflux/GERD?; What fiber supplement would you recommend to improve digestive motility? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 2, Part 2
April 4, 2022
Subsidies for fruit and vegetables would improve health; Health risks of plastic microparticles; Florida healthcare horror stories; Routine lab test predicts how much water you need to drink to avoid heart problems; Warfarin vs. atrial fibrillation; Olive oil prevents cancer, heart disease, dementia, postpones death; Mom’s cannabis use poses risk to offspring; Men who take metformin father boys with reproductive defects. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Allergies and Reflux
March 23, 2022
Bicycling in Arizona; Will NAC protect me from CAT scan radiation? What about contrast with MRI?; What medication should I take to wean off Prolia?; Does Hydroxyzine HCl fall into the category of sleep aids that can cause Alzheimer's?; My 7-year-old son has many allergies and reflux. What would you recommend that's not simply a band-aid? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 19 Part 2
March 21, 2022
Natural treatment for spring allergies; Light exposure while sleeping undermines metabolism; Cocoa flavanols score vs. heart disease; Keto diet improves MS symptoms; Phthalates in medications increase cancer risk; Treating excessive sweating; Is Fosamax necessary for mild osteopenia? US drug deaths since pandemic surpass 100,000. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Too Much Turmeric?
March 9, 2022
Will dried banana flakes work as well as Banatrol for frequent bowel movements or diarrhea?; Would you recommend N-acetyl glucosamine for Multifocal Motor Neuropathy?; Is it safe to take another dose of the Shingrix vaccine all over again?; Why doesn't Consumer Lab test many of the supplements you recommend?; How much is too much turmeric? Can it increase risk of kidney stones?; Where can I get the anti-aging drug Rapamycin? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 26, Part 1
February 28, 2022
Mask mandates withdrawn, vaccine intervals now 3-4 months; There’s no substitute for insulin, but body can be made more receptive to its effects; Meat study shows minimal cancer gains with animal protein avoidance; Beware effervescent medications—they pack a sodium wallop; Healthy gut protects brain; Flaxseed for cancer prevention? Topical probiotics vs. acne. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.