Supplements

The Proper Role of Supplements in Weight Management, Part 1
May 7, 2019
Numerous supplements are marketed to consumers making unsubstantiated, audacious and magical claims about pounds melting away effortlessly. But are there supplements that have a credible and proven role in weight management? Neil Levin, Senior Nutrition Education Manager for Protocol for Life Balance and Now Vitamins, joins us to detail when supplements can make a difference. He describes which supplements are scientifically proven to provide added support to weight management efforts when used in conjunction with supervised diet and exercise regimens. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Disease Free Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
May 1, 2019
High dose vitamin D increases disease-free outcomes in colorectal cancer; Can olive leaf and oregano help in drug-resistant infections like Candida Auris?; What would be your Food Guide Pyramid? Click HERE for part 2.

Toxicity & Pollution, Part 1
April 30, 2019
How does the fight for the health of our planet relate to our inner health? How do pollution & pesticides specifically ruin our health and that of our planet? How do we detoxify our outer world and detoxify and protect our inner world? Health Expert and Master Educator, Dr. Ross Pelton, R.Ph, CCN reveals the importance of our body's master antioxidant, Glutathione, in this battle. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 27, Part 2
April 29, 2019
Excess sugar, readily-available pot, lack of exercise stoking epidemic of childhood and adolescent mental conditions—now afflicting 1 of 5. Can diet help avert surgery for diverticulitis? A caller isn’t aware her statin drug prescription may be responsible for her abnormal liver function tests; Elderberry compound helps minimize flu symptoms; Juice fast leaves Israeli woman brain-dead; Can testosterone be safely given to men after prostate cancer? Dark chocolate for high blood pressure; Keto diets help COPD patients breath easier; Food diaries may be the key to diet success; Vitamin C for blood sugar control; IBS sufferers press Congress for research dollars. 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.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 13, Part 2
April 15, 2019
Bright lights contribute to insulin resistance, obesity; New rules limiting doctors’ hours don’t improve outcomes, may reduce patient satisfaction; Merck sued over shingles vaccine side effects; Gamma-tocopherol for asthma; Organic foods are good for you and for the environment, but organic standards are being weakened by factory farming; Should overweight patients take higher doses of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Anxiety & Depression
April 10, 2019
My friend has a gall bladder polyp. Can it be removed without taking out the gall bladder?; What can I give my 26-year-old daughter for anxiety and depression?; How can I prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm?; Why is it recommended to take probiotics on a daily basis? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 6, Part 1
April 8, 2019
What’s the ideal Omega 6:3 ratio? Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids have opposite effects on childhood asthma risk; Mick Jagger’s heart valve surgery explained; When cancer cells are found in the uterus, is hysterectomy mandatory? Does chocolate really make acne worse? Research dispels popular view that sugar is a “pick-me-up”; Globally 1/5 of deaths attributable to diet—but is red meat the culprit? Fatty fish reduces risk of gouty attacks; Fish oil, vitamin D—under fire lately—vindicated by latest study results; Are your mitochondria leaky? 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 2
April 1, 2019
Are claims that “probiotics are dangerous” substantiated? Anti-depressants uniformly cause weight gain; An amino acid that may counter Alzheimer’s, ALS; Phthalates in plastic impair fertility—are they lurking in IV bags, catheters, and other disposable medical devices? Supplements and lifestyle to lower C-reactive protein; A caller attests to reality of Zyrtec withdrawal—how to wean off dependency; Vitamin D helps overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis; Flaxseed may aid metabolism, promote weight loss; Healing with essential oils. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.