Thyroid

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 5, Part 2
January 7, 2019
A “Dry January” may be the secret to better sleep, improved well-being, and weight loss; A caller seeks advice on her thyroid blood tests; New study exonerates eggs as contributor to diabetes; CV Sciences, makers of Plus CBD Oil, receives top industry award; Cranberry proanthocyanidins protect against esophageal cancer; The benefits of intermittent fasting; Smoking pot damages sperm; Soy sauce colon cleanse leaves UK woman brain dead; Breathalyzer tests show potential for early diagnosis of cancer; Sulforaphane shows potential to help weight loss, ward off diabetes; Opioids show scant benefits for long-term pain relief. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 3, Part 2
November 5, 2018
Does taking oral glutathione raise glutathione levels? Vitamin D for a marathoner? A listener recalls nutrition pioneer Dr. Carlton Fredericks; Can supplements lose their efficacy after long-term use? Father jailed in France for child abuse—with Coca Cola! It’s true: Stress impacts fertility! Abstinence makes the brain grow sharper—when you stop using marijuana; Curcumin safe to use with blood thinners, thyroid meds; Low Vitamin D levels correlated with risk of dementia, prostate cancer death; Today’s medical students, raised on screens, have trouble performing surgical task requiring manual dexterity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: Iodine
September 28, 2018
Are you getting enough iodine?

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 22, Part 1
September 24, 2018
The terrible health legacy of Hurricane Florence—overflowing hog lagoons, leaking coal ash pits, toxic mold; New Apple Watch ECG—boon or bane? What if you’re thyroid tests are off but you feel fine? A fix for nighttime leg cramps; Green tea vs. uterine fibroids; Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk—is it the olive oil? Kids are going back to school with toxic school supplies; Treatments for enlarged prostate. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 8, 2018
Is iodine really safe for our gut microbiota? Is there any concern that high amounts of iodine can harm the thyroid? Can supplements like berberine and oregano be taken long-term without destroying beneficial bacteria in the gut? Woman's body temperature is in the 96-degree range and she often has bouts of shivering, she also has rheumatoid arthritis. Suggestions for axonal neuropathy pain relief. Abnormally high B6 levels. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 1, 2018
Is Lithium Orotate actually beneficial for the brain? Is there any research indicating that flaxseed either inhibits or enhances thyroid function? "I've been taking fish oil for several years. Do I need to stop?" "Can my son ever recover from the side effects of taking Propecia for hair loss?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 2
May 14, 2018
New England Journal of Medicine issues plea for more emphasis on preventive medicine; A caller with cholesterol over 300 but with a high HDL is pressured by her doctor to go on statins despite low coronary calcium score; New study highlights unforeseen side effect of acid-blockers—depression; A caller is told by his doctor coronary calcium screening unnecessary, exercise stress tests suffice; Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: when the tests seem OK, but the patient doesn’t feel well; Think that sedentary job is killing you? Surprise study shows that workers with physical jobs die younger. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Anne Louise Gittleman, Part 1: Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause
January 4, 2018
Ann Louise Gittleman shares her insights on perimenopause from her new book "Before the Change." Why are so many women experiencing trouble in their 30s, 40s, and 50s? What are xenoestrogens? Is there a gallbladder connection? Could low thyroid be part of the problem? Can natural progesterone help? Is soy a no-no? Is it possible to exercise too much? Click HERE for part 2.

Anne Louise Gittleman, Part 2: A New Year’s Detox Regimen

Anne Louise Gittleman, author of "The New Fat Flush Plan," offers practical tips for detoxification. Is fasting the way to go? What role do bitters play? When is detoxification inadvisable? Can coffee enemas help? How do you cope with withdrawal? What nutrients are best for liver support? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 15, 2017
Can you talk about the care and feeding of our microbiota? Is there any danger to trying thyroid therapy even though I'm told my numbers are within the normal range? Click HERE for part 1.