Vaccines

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 1
May 23, 2022
Omicron: You can’t fight today’s wars with yesterday’s weapons; Multiple studies reveal Omicron is far less severe than Delta—even for unvaccinated; Israeli immunologist tees off on aggressive government strategies to contain Covid; A 78-year-old caller seeks advice after testing positive; Hemp-derived cannabinoids block spike protein; After hip replacement, is it safe to resume running? Study reveals face masks have become the new beauty standard; After getting Covid, people are starting to live it up again. Vaccine makers are developing new Omicron-specific shots—but will it pay off? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2

An unvaccinated 70-year-old got Covid, claims it was no big deal, wonders why the government hasn’t emphasized supplements for immunity; Beyond Meat, Inc. stocks tumble after glitzy IPO; Worldwide surge in autoimmune disease blamed on spread of Western fast foods; Natural support for peripheral artery disease; Regular consumption of olive oil curtails major disease risk and lowers risk of dying; Gluten-free diet alleviates chronic low back pain; Green tea catechins reduce incidence of respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 14, Part 1
May 16, 2022
Universal booster mandates? What if you’ve already had Covid? NAC and vitamin C to protect kidneys during dye studies; Ultra-processed food consumption soars among US adults; You’re less likely to get Covid from a partner who has a different blood type; Irregular meals increase likelihood you’ll hold on to calories; Vitamin K2 gets all the credit, vit K1 offers significant arterial protection; What could be the cause of constant throat clearing? 4 weeks of spice consumption reduces inflammatory markers; How much vitamin D for kids? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 7, Part 2
May 9, 2022
Do multivitamins deliver? Cholesterol 210, HDL 92, triglycerides 46—still need to reduce cholesterol? Calorie counting and exercise said to be futile for meaningful weight loss—but study is sponsored by drug company that makes popular new obesity meds! Use of fitness trackers soars, but exercise rates continue to plummet, particular for youth; The “active grandparent hypothesis”—why sustained physical activity enables humans to live and contribute way past reproductive age; “Paxlovid mouth” recognized as side effect of Pfizer’s Covid pill; FDA all but pulls J&J vax; Eye nutrients help ward off dementia; Measure waist/calf ratio to assess risk of cognitive decline. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 30, Part 2
May 2, 2022
Are rare deaths among young athletes tied to vaccine-induced heart damage? Following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy curbs pre-eclampsia; Does supplemental calcium increase the risk of aortic valve stenosis? A caller asks if a second booster is warranted; Advice for gout; New study demonstrates nicotinamide riboside helps regenerate mitochondria; Why your running routine may fall into a rut—and how to amp up fat-burning; Researcher posits link between Wi-Fi and soaring rates of Alzheimer’s. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lectin Blockers?
April 27, 2022
Is there a distinction in antibodies from having covid versus antibodies from the vaccine?; The dangers of neonicotinoid pesticides; Are lectins really dangerous to digestion? Are there any benefits to taking lectin blockers? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 16, Part 1
April 18, 2022
Covid, Covid everywhere—but maybe that’s a good thing? Supreme Court Justice misstates Omicron toll; The debate over quarantining; New Covid therapeutics come with caveats; A caller in a quandary over whether to take vax; Some with no evidence of previous infection claim Long Covid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 9, Part 1
April 11, 2022
Covid hits D.C. leadership; Why China’s zero-Covid policy is doomed to fail; Boosters’ inability to check Covid variants prompts exploration of new vaccine strategies; New studies highlight dangers of microplastics; Exercise effective vs. depression; FDA backs off NAC ban—for now; Can we rotate supplements to economize and reduce their daily burden? Exploring the role of nitric oxide supplements in reversing sexual dysfunction. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 2, Part 1
April 4, 2022
Celebrity Diseases of the Week: Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia and Bruce Willis’ aphasia; Controversy over approval of 2nd booster; Durable immunity after natural infection seen in study; Mix ‘n match works for vaccines; Masks may help filter pollen allergens; Is stevia a good sugar substitute? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 26, Part 1
March 28, 2022
Daylight Savings Time—Boon or bane? Is booster protection waning? NYC Mayor Adams creates vaccine mandate carve-out for athletes, Broadway stars—but not for ordinary New Yorkers. Airline execs call for lifting of mask requirement on planes; Treating ocular migraines; Eggs vs. metabolic syndrome; Alcohol—good or bad for you? Cruciferous vegetables vs. Covid. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.