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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: CBD
September 4, 2019
Low-fat diet depletes testosterone whereas low carb diet increases it; Is long term antibiotic use for Lyme disease associated with hearing loss?; Have you heard about the drug Antabuse for Lyme? Would the herb Kudzu offer the same benefit?; CBD oil for essential tremor and CBN for insomnia; Are there any holistic measures to prevent vasovagal syncope? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 22, Part 2
June 24, 2019
Probiotics containing soil-based organisms (SBOs) might pose hazards; Athletes THINK they know more about supplements and nutrition than they do; A caller wonders what’s up with the white spot in the back of his throat; A controversial start-up offers “vampire blood” as a pricey anti-aging treatment; Fecal transplants can be dangerous; Viral FB posts urge parents of autistic kids to try the “bleach cure”; Spending 2 hours per week in nature associated with health and mood benefits; Study reveals why antibiotics may not be the cure for persistent Lyme Disease; Those popular sleep trackers may give you “orthosomnia”; Low vitamin K linked to reduced mobility with aging. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Low Calorie Diets
June 19, 2019
How you eat equals how you look; How low-calorie diets actually make us eat more; Can aspirin bring down my Lp(a)?; Will the green tea in Endefen keep me up at night? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 1, Part 2
June 3, 2019
Don’t fall for those pervasive radio ads for fruit and veggie pills—here’s why; LED lights are long-lasting and energy-efficient—but can damage your retina. Stress and cardiovascular disease; Doctor care lapses with late-day appointments; New malware can alter CT scans and MRIs with fake cancers, or delete real cancers; Depressed patients may get a wake-up call from deliberate sleep deprivation. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Melatonin Gummy
May 29, 2019
Why does my husband fall asleep after ANYTHING he eats?; What anti-histamine is appropriate for my 2-year-old grandson with one kidney?; How can I help my 63-year-old mother who is in a care facility with Crohn's disease and dementia?; Do you recommend regular use of spirulina?; My 4-year-old grandson sleeps much better with a melatonin gummy at bedtime. Will he become dependent? Click HERE for part 1.

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.

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.

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.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 30, Part 1
April 1, 2019
When consumers of natural medicine visit their doctors, it’s “Don’t ask don’t tell”; Physicians’ limited nutrition training decried in new study; Sleep paralysis explained; Zyrtec withdrawal symptoms keep allergy sufferers hooked; 30% of health reviews under-report side effects of medications, procedures; Alpha lipoic acid for multiple sclerosis; Kids who meet recommended guidelines for sleep, exercise, screen time are rarities; FDA warns breast implants linked to unusual type of lymphoma; Lexapro dependency—if you can’t get off, are there long-term harmful effects? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 16, Part 2
March 18, 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.