Sleep

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 15, Part 2
July 17, 2017
Are algae-based Omega 3s superior to fish oil? Building muscle after an injury; If you have trouble sleeping, congratulations, you’re an evolutionary marvel! Persistent mental stress linked to heart disease (DUH!); Is a genetic test to predict addiction a bridge too far? Why are two black pastors suing Coca-Cola? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 26, 2017
Which is better, Spirulina or barley grass? Can strontium help heal my lumbar spinal fracture? Do ketogenic diets cause muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? I find it difficult to sleep at night even after a single cup of coffee in the morning, would rutaecarpine help metabolize caffeine faster? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 8, Part 2
April 10, 2017
Common bug-killers cause early puberty in young boys; Do eggs cause dementia or Alzheimer's? Deep sleep may be the key to healthy old age; Sleep trackers may contribute to "orthosomnia"; Ostinol vs. bone loss; Are chemical additives, not nicotine, responsible for the harmful effects of cigarettes; Going gray early means you're at an increased risk of heart disease. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
March 8, 2017
Therapies to help limit or even reverse the progression of osteoporosis. Can I take oral progesterone to help with insomnia a couple of times a week? I was diagnosed with prediabetes 10 years ago and want to prevent diabetes—what should I do? I take folate for high homocysteine levels but won’t that increase my risk for cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 15, 2017
The extraordinary benefits of EGCG in the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Can I take all my supplements once instead of twice a day, is there a downside to doing that? Is there evidence that probiotics survive passage through the stomach, and what happens when taking antibiotics? My daily probiotic works very well for me but when my sister takes it she feels very bloated, why? My doctor prefers I take Trazodone for sleep instead of Ambien due to risk of dementia with Ambien, what are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 4, 2017
Thoughts on the New Year and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. Now in their mid-nineties, the incredible benefits of lifelong vitamin C intake. What are the health benefits of glucomannan, does it help with weight loss or is it just hype? Is there any alternative to statins for heart disease and stroke patients? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
December 21, 2016
I found out the reason for my fatigue: Sleep apnea! Now what can I do about it?...What should my DHEA level be? And what can I do about very low testosterone?...What are your thoughts on healthy men in their 60’s taking saw palmetto for prostate health?...My dad had hip replacement surgery and went psychotic for 4 days!...Can regular blood donation help decrease blood viscosity? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 12, Part 1
November 14, 2016
Study calls into question sunscreen protection against melanoma; If you only have a certain time each week to exercise, is it better to have short sessions 5 days per week, or more intense workouts a couple of days per week? A listener asks why her husband experiences dizziness within an hour of eating breakfast? Sugary energy drinks and sleep deprivation—a vicious cycle? What, no antibiotics for diverticulitis? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 22, Part 2
October 24, 2016
Mood changes after chemo; Could oxytocin offer hope for autism, pain, anxiety, wound healing, flagging libido? A caller with sleep apnea, interstitial cystitis, prostatitis and digestive problems; How much screen time for young kids? Is rugby safer than football? Exercise can fend off cognitive decline; Why new Medicare rules may prompt a mass exodus of doctors. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Sleep, Part 1
October 6, 2016
Sleep Soundly Every Night with Dr. Robert Rosenberg: Sleep is a vital part of your personal health portfolio; 70-80 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems; Overall, our average sleep duration has been curtailed by nearly two hours since 1960; What are the health consequences of lack of sleep? What lifestyle habits promote better sleep? What medications interfere with sleep? What are the main types of sleep disorders? How do you test for sleep problems? What role can melatonin play in addressing sleep problems? How can sleep apnea threaten your life, and how can it be remedied? What are the pros and cons of prescription sleep meds? Click HERE for part 2.