Thyroid

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.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 26, Part 1
August 28, 2017
Do B vitamins really cause lung cancer? If you swim in a brominated pool, do you need to take extra iodine? Do cancer patients who opt for alternatives do worse than patients getting standard care? Is it true that 97% of patients with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto's? Do women with slightly elevated cholesterol need statin drugs? What impact do almonds have on cardiovascular risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 23, 2017
Like the stock market, podcast downloads in New York at an all time high. The detriments of social media and a plea for a return to ethics and honesty. Help! I'm a 20-year-old male body builder and I've suddenly gained 10-15 pounds. Are my supplements effective when taken together or do they fight each other? I'm 73 and have a TSH of 5.78--my doctor says it's hypothyroidism--any nutritional suggestions? I've heard great things about trimethylglycine (TMG) but is it really that good? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 12, Part 2
August 14, 2017
When is it prudent to avoid excess radiation from X-rays, CT scans? Infrasound rays inflict hearing damage on US diplomats in Havana; Does an elevated TSH always call for thyroid medication? Olive oil consumption reduces stroke risk; Do improperly sterilized scopes pose a danger during colonoscopy? Supplements for Alzheimer's; Loneliness may be more dangerous than obesity. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 29, Part 2
July 31, 2017
Artificial sweeteners don't help you lose weight--and they increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other health problems; A caller with low T3 but otherwise normal thyroid tests; An earache that didn't go away with antibiotics; Blueberries promote good mood in young people; Slug mucus may be the key to surgical "super glue"; EGCG from green tea may counteract effects of high-fat/high-fructose diet; Scientists discover new way that walnuts promote health; Lipid Replacement Therapy (LRT) repairs damaged cell membranes; Can natural therapies restore thyroid function after radioactive iodine for Graves Disease? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.