Supplements

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 24, Part 1
October 26, 2015
Many anti-depressant studies tainted by BigPharma influence; 2/3s of those taking anti-depressants do not meet criteria for depression; Thiamine for fibromyalgia; Transfer factor for CFS; Washing dishes can be a stress-buster; Nail polishes contain endocrine disruptors; antibiotics make kids fat; Oregon AG accuses GNC of selling spiked energy supplements. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: What Constitutes a Meal?
October 23, 2015
How protein drinks compare to meals and the benefits of whey protein. Is your green smoothie a friend or foe? And when to take your probiotics.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 21, 2015
Are at-home food allergy test kits accurate? There are so many probiotics out there, how do I know which one to take? Will systemic enzymes, curcumin and boswellia help with my autoimmune conditions? Are there any benefits to apple cider vinegar or is it just hype? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2015
Worried about lack of sleep? Millions of Americans sleep less than the "optimal" 8 hrs per night, said to result in cognitive problems, immune suppression, and metabolic slow-down. But a new study reveals that "Paleo" cultures sleep, on average, only 6 1/2 hrs per night! Is sitting really "the new smoking?" New study suggests sitting harms exaggerated; Over-reliance on mobile devices by teens creates a new medical syndrome--"text neck;" When it comes to critiquing the American diet, QB Tom Brady shows he doesn't have deflated balls; Reg'Activ, a new probiotic breakthrough that delivers glutathione benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2

Pushing back against headlines implicating supplements in over 23,000 U.S. ER visits per year; Lamar Odom's not so excellent adventure with "herbal Viagra;" Why most cancer survivors don't heed evidence that diet matters. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 14, 2015
A gluten meter? How much EGCG should I take for weight loss? Can blueberries cause kidney stones? Can strontium cause brittle bones? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I fall asleep after every meal, what’s going on? Is it ok to take melatonin or theanine before a fasting blood test? Does the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and anti-inflammatory supplements apply to everyone with IBD? Is oral progesterone better than progesterone cream? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 8, 2015
Are there any supplements that work like ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure? I’m allergic to stevia which is in SuperBeets, what can I take instead? High HgbA1c in an 81-year-old male. Any recommended diet and supplements for daughters of mothers with DCIS? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
September 30, 2015
Soy isoflavones for prostate health. Are CoQ10 and lycopene GMO? Is it safe to take Neurontin for my pain? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 26, Part 1
September 28, 2015
The alcohol conundrum: is it good or bad for you? E-cigarettes as a gateway drug to real smoking; Athlete breaks 5 records—he’s 100! You’re only as old as your microbiome; Nordic Naturals launches “Paws and Stripes” campaign; Ginger for seasonal allergies; Does coffee cause atrial fibrillation? New-think about calcium for bones; British Medical Journal op-ed brands US dietary guidelines a recipe for obesity; Are you really “healthy enough for sex?” IV vitamin C combats serious hospital infections. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.