Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
April 4, 2018
Would taking L-theanine for anxiety interfere with warfarin? Is ascorbic acid not the "real" vitamin C contained in foods? I'm a 57-year-old menopausal woman, would taking pregnenolone help replenish my low hormones? Can I safely use Zona Plus with mitral valve prolapse and dysautonomia? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 31, Part 2
April 2, 2018
The Heart-Gut connection; Resveratrol may exert its protective effects via the microbiome; New heart stent prevent restenosis via coating artery lining with quercetin, resveratrol; Natural therapies for claudication; A caller whose anti-depressants aren’t doing the job for him; Do you need to take probiotics if you’re taking prebiotics? What about fecal transfer? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 28, 2018
Vitamin D might be key to syndrome affecting half of women aged 50 and over. The benefit of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet for osteoporosis. I'm a 56-year-old female with several cystic and fibroid conditions, how can I get rid of them? My 11-year-old son has seasonal allergies and now a chronic cough, is this related to his nasal spray? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 24, Part 1
March 26, 2018
The lesser of two evils: MRI with gadolinium vs. CT scan with contrast? “MIND” diet may slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors; Lifestyle interventions slow progression to Alzheimer’s even in high-risk ApoE4 carriers; Curcumin improves memory and mood; What are the possible causes of swelling in legs? A caller with Waldentrom’s macroglobulinemia; Is GDF11 a veritable “Fountain of Youth” protein? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 24, Part 2

Colonoscopy may trigger appendicitis; A caller with Sjogren’s antibodies seeks answers; Are there natural alternatives for spastic torticollis? Dispelling the myth that fish oil causes prostate cancer; Fiber—but only certain kinds—counters obesity and metabolic syndrome; Cycling exonerated as cause of erectile dysfunction; What’s the deal with those vibrating platforms said to reverse osteoporosis? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 21, 2018
Making the case for Daylight Saving Time. Does taking probiotics effectively rebalance the gut flora after a round of antibiotics, or are the microbiota permanently disrupted? Is there a way to measure IGF-1 to determine the amount of protein one should consume? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 14, 2018
It's National Nutrition Month! An opportunity to focus on good nutrition for a healthy life; A review of products to enhance your ketogenic diet; No evidence to support the practice of rotating probiotics; Can CBD/Hemp Oil help with reducing anxiety, pain from sciatica and sleep? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 10, Part 1
March 12, 2018
What FDA’s new labeling changes mean for your groceries and your supplements; A caller with two broken legs seeks advice on supplements to promote healing; Is “Superbeets” OK for a Type 2 diabetic? Supplements for sarcoidosis; An ingenious solution to the problem of “food deserts”; How exercise in old age can boost immunity; Supplements for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 10, Part 2

Is it a problem if someone has an inordinate craving for salt if they’re otherwise healthy? Is my dermatologist right in telling me that I take too many supplements? Can leucine stave of sarcopenia in senior women? What’s the story on the new shingles vaccine? How having children might shorten your telomeres; Air pollution linked to brain alteration that might affect children’s IQ and behavior; Authors of America’s premier medical textbook fail to disclose BigPharma payoffs; Over 3/4 million annual cancer cases worldwide are attributable to overweight and Type 2 diabetes. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
March 9, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers these listener questions: Are the 35 supplements I'm taking responsible for my higher HgbA1c and gut fullness?...My husband and I will be staying at a condo in Mexico for the month of March. It was suggested we take Dukoral. Should I take this or stick to my probiotics or both?...Western Diet Triggers NLRP3 Dependent Innate Immune Reprogramming.