Thyroid

Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 21, Part 2: Carcinogenic Nitrites in Processed Meat
January 23, 2023
America’s leading meat-producing state proposes meat ban for its SNAP recipients; The Great Organic Soybean Bust; Molecular evidence that exercise rejuvenates; Forever chemicals in orange juice and fish; 90% of us are deficient in choline; Carcinogenic nitrites in processed meat found to promote diabetes; Oldest old may be protected by slightly under-active thyroid. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cooking With Coconut Oil
December 14, 2022
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's trip to Lithuania; Is there a brand of Boswellia you recommend?; I would like to start cooking with coconut oil. What do you recommend?; What is the guide to taking strontium for bone health safely?; Should I get the Shingrix vaccines after 4 covid shots and the annual flu shot? I've always had my T3 and T4 checked for my thyroid but never T2. How does it work? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 3, Part 1: Regular Sauna Use Confers Anti-Aging Benefits
December 5, 2022
Seen on Twitter: Covid really WORSE the 2nd time around? Regular sauna use confers anti-aging benefits; Do elderly persons with borderline thyroid need to be medicated? Can Adderal use lead to schizophrenia? The danger that lurks in your dishwasher; Could unexplained blood pressure surges be related to GI reflux? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Eczema and Psoriasis
October 5, 2022
Save our supplements!; My dermatologist told me to moisturize my rash with Crisco! Isn't that hydrogenated?; Are there natural ways to treat eczema and psoriasis?; Can I stop taking statins or do I have to wean myself off?; Is there a natural way to treat hyperparathyroidism?; My friend just told me to stop taking vitamin D because it's toxic. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Thyroid Balance
September 23, 2022
A deep dive on thiamin deficiency. Plus, what negatively impacts thyroid function? And how to restore thyroid balance.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is salt making me fat?
September 21, 2022
Save our Supplements!; What is the lowdown on iodized salt? Do we really need it?; Is salt making me fat?; A recent chest CT scan shows that my thyroid gland is atrophic. What does this mean?; What are your thoughts on stem cell therapy? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Overcoming Horrible Eating Habits
July 13, 2022
Remembering Dr. Stephen Sinatra; Can you offer your thoughts on taking DIM as a post-breast cancer patient with a history of hypothyroidism?; Might an oral dose of 15-20,000 IU of vitamin D be the same as a dose of sunshine?; How do you advise a 70-year-old to start a healthier life when they have horrible eating habits and are a couch potato? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Autoimmunity
January 26, 2022
Study: Vitamin D and fish oil beneficial for autoimmunity; Remembering Dr. John Sarno; Is it true I should avoid ashwagandha due to my thyroid medicine?; What is the efficacy of supplements like TA-65? How can we keep our telomeres healthy? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Lithium
December 15, 2021
Study: SARS-CoV-2 spike impairs DNA damage repair and inhibits recombination in vitro; Can low dose lithium be beneficial for mood enhancement for those taking thyroid replacement? Or is it contraindicated?; I recently had a bout of diverticulitis. What can I do to avoid another flare-up?; Is calcium citrate helpful for acid reflux?; What are your thoughts on silicon dioxide added to supplements?; Could you talk about restless legs syndrome? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 11, Part 2
December 13, 2021
Three new books chronicle pandemic missteps; Study reveals Covid targets fat cells; Does physical activity protect against severe Covid? Yogurt vs. hypertension; Why doesn’t DGL licorice raise blood pressure? Curcumin and boswellin vs. diverticulitis; An amino acid that can rescue patients with Covid pneumonia; Pushback begins against proposed NAC ban; Our bodies need exercise to age well; A ten-minute run can aid mental performance; How do you know if you’re taking too much thyroid medication? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.