Thyroid

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.

Leyla Weighs In: Change
November 12, 2021
I take thyroid replacement and would like to add Quercetin to my supplement regimen. Is it safe?; Are you ready for change?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intractable Vertigo
October 21, 2021
What are your thoughts on the study claiming to reduce thyroid nodules naturally?; Would you comment on the study that states long-term use of NAC led to lung cancer in mice?; Can the side effects of anticholinergic medication be managed by drinking extra water?; I have a relative with intractable vertigo. Any integrative or alternative treatments you would recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

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.

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.