Probiotics

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 2
June 20, 2018
What is your opinion of the Right to Try Act?; I would like your opinion on the new shingles vaccine. Is it better than the old one? Do you recommend it? Do I really need the shingles vaccine if I have a good immune system? I had chicken pox as a kid.; I've read that VSL#3 probiotic is the most effective for treating IBD and IBS. Do you find that's true? I'm 84 with a calcium score of 413. What, if anything, should I do to minimize CVD risk?; If no amount of cadmium is acceptable, where does this leave my daily serving of organic dark chocolate? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 16, Part 1
June 18, 2018
World Cup may pose threat to fans’ heart health; Natural therapies for wet macular degeneration; What’s the lowdown on the herbal ingredient Caralluma Fimbriata? Best probiotic for IBS and IBD; Consumer Reports gets it wrong about green tea supplement safety; Hypertension may cause subtle brain changes that lead to dementia; Two ways to extend your longevity: Get married and get religion! Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 16, Part 2

Probiotics vs. bipolar disorder; A caller with “Stiff Person Syndrome”; Could NT Factor help alleviate fatigue in a heart patient on multiple medications? What fish oil supplement for high triglycerides? Burnout can be identified with a simple saliva test; Combination of fat and carbohydrates rev brain reward center more than just fat or carbohydrates alone (Duh!); New study fails to demonstrate efficacy of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 2, Part 2
June 4, 2018
Fast-walking reduces all-cause mortality; Walking benefits augmented if you chew gum; Standing on a vibration platform increases cartilage thickness, augments bone density, balance, improves body composition; Why are mainstream doctors so reluctant to order 5-hour glucose tolerance tests for patients with hypoglycemia symptoms? Should supplements be taken with fat? With food or away from it? A vitamin D expert provides answers; Low levels of vitamin D associated with cognitive decline; Hot flashes may persist well past middle age; What are Holy Basil supplements good for? New blood test may improve on predictive value of PSAs; A call-to-action: Bring back Home Ec classes! Probiotics taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce infant eczema by 70%. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 30, 2018
Does intermittent fasting really increase oxidative stress and diabetes risk? Are there any probiotics that promote weight loss? Baking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis? Is there a supplement that can be taken to help with blood sugar spikes while traveling? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Many claim that mineral supplements aren't absorbed as well as food, is this true? A listener with periodontal disease asks about dental implants? Would a bridge be a better option? What do you think of the "new" DGL supplement called GutGuard? Since the liver absorbs toxins from the body, are beef and chicken livers safe to eat?Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
May 4, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question: Can you elaborate on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in the treatment of both candida and SIBO? Or when both are present or in question?

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 1
April 26, 2018
Martie Whittekin, radio host, author of "The Probiotic Cure," and natural health advocate, tackles the microbiome: its influences on brain, metabolism, and immunity are pervasive; The surprising news about what Meghan Markle, the future bride of Prince Harry, considers foremost among her travel essentials; We discover in the course of the interview, in an incredible example of perfect synergy, that we’ve both just penned blogs that expose Big Pharma greed! Why Martie recommends Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics; The role of pre and postbiotics in augmenting probiotic benefits; How to cultivate a healthy microbiome. Are colony counts (“CFUs”) a reliable way of assessing the potency or efficacy of probiotics? Martie adds her tips on treating GERD naturally. Click HERE for part 2.

Cultivating a Healthy Microbiome, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Martie Whittekin, author of "The Probiotic Cure: Harnessing the Power of Good Bacteria for Better Health." Click HERE for part 1.