Thyroid

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: When was the last time you got sick with a cold?
September 9, 2021
Is Xlear nasal spray found to be effective against covid?; I have hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels. How do I treat my osteopenia without having to take additional calcium?; We hear a lot about how good olive is for us internally. What about externally?; Can you comment on the safety of swab testing for covid since the swabs contain ethylene oxide?; When was the last time you got sick with a cold? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Thinning Hair
September 1, 2021
I've been taking MK-7 for years but found out I have plaque all over the place! Have my bad habits caught up with me?; My 76-year-old father has Parkinson's and lately was found to have a very low white blood cell, red blood cell and hemoglobin counts. Can you shed any light on this?; Three months ago I noticed that my hair is thinning and my eyebrows are disappearing. I don't have anemia and my thyroid is normal. How should I begin to investigate this? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: High Fructose Corn Syrup
August 19, 2021
I've been taking Armour Thyroid for years but get a build-up of phlegm from it. Is there an alternative?; People mistakenly think high fructose corn syrup is the same as fructose found in fruit. It's not!; NOW identifies problems with curcumin products on Amazon; My dermatologist first told me I have "dandruff" on my forehead but when the prescribed cream didn't work, she prescribed 5-Fluorouracil. Is this right?; My husband had a stent put in due to a 75% blockage and is now on many meds. Can he still take his vitamins? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 26, Part 1
June 28, 2021
The “Delta Variant”: Does it portend another Covid surge? Why is America opening up when other countries are reimposing lockdowns and quarantines? Will current vaccines protect us against variants? The specter of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens; Does a TSH of 7 necessitate thyroid medication? A caller wants to know what to do about a hemoglobin A1C of 5.8; Stress can turn your hair gray—but stress reduction can reverse it! Low levels of DHA associated with high risk for psychosis; Higher DHA can forestall Alzheimer’s; Starchy diet hikes susceptibility to heart disease (DUH!) Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Regaining Taste and Smell After Covid
June 9, 2021
What are the expectations from unproven cancer medications?; Who were some of the nutritionists that influenced you early in your medical career?; I'm taking lots of magnesium for cramps in my feet and calves and it's not working. Is there something else I should take?; Why doesn't the FDA like natural thyroid medications? I've been greatly helped by Naturethroid for years; My pregnant daughter took her glucose tolerance test and her result is a low 64. Is this anything to be concerned about?; Any tips for regaining taste and smell after covid? Any supplements you recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 29, Part 2
May 31, 2021
Will COVID-19 variants elude the current vaccines? Does Daylight Saving Time pose hazards to health? Veterinary antibiotics—fit for humans? Now they tell us: Natural thyroid “worth studying”; Coffee and tea consumption reduce death risk in diabetics; Keto diet improves cognition in Alzheimer’s; Low zinc levels predict worse COVID-19 outcomes; Revised guidelines urge baseline colonoscopy at 45; UK social services puts kids into foster care because parents remiss in helping them lose weight. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 1, Part 2
May 3, 2021
New study shows use of certain supplements associated with better Covid outcomes—but a new bill bundled with the 1.9 trillion dollar Covid relief package empowers FTC to fine you if you make claims; Natural approaches for blood pressure control; How dangerous is a thyroid nodule? Eat more fat to boost testosterone; Loneliness hikes risk for cancer in men; Cardiorespiratory fitness curbs risk of serious Covid, pneumonia; Long Covid is prompting doctors to prescribe opiate pain medications and anxiety drugs, hiking risk of addiction for sufferers. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
April 28, 2021
My father's PSA keeps increasing despite the fact he's been doing everything right for nearly 20 years!; What do you think of using spirulina, curcumin, and Boswellia to shrink benign thyroid nodules?; I have age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Would you recommend NAD for this condition?; How does the CV Sciences product you talked about differ from Viracid? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 3, Part 1
April 5, 2021
Covid conundrums: Reaching herd immunity soon or “impending doom? New test goes beyond insensitive antibody assays to reveal T-cell memory; Now that you’re vaccinated can you relax restrictions? Study shows those who’ve had Covid are likely to mount immune response to new variants; How long do you have to wait to retest after stopping thyroid meds? What’s the best natural supplement to lower cholesterol? Natural treatment for dyspepsia; CBD curbs anxiety, aggressive behavior in patients with dementia; The face mask you’re wearing may be laden with toxic chemicals. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Hypothyroidism and ADHD
March 26, 2021
Hypothyroidism in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children; Compounds from apples may boost brain function.