Vitamin D

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 27, 2018
I've been taking glucosamine/chondroitin for many years to prevent arthritis. Someone tells me hydrolyzed collagen is better. What say you?; My husband had two completely different vitamin D results taken by two different labs only one day apart. What accounts for the discrepancy. Which one is correct?; What do you think of goldenseal root powder in comparison to bacteriophages in intestinal and immune health?; My surgeon says to stop fish oil before surgery. Will it really increase my risk for bleeding? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 2, Part 2
June 4, 2018
Fast-walking reduces all-cause mortality; Walking benefits augmented if you chew gum; Standing on a vibration platform increases cartilage thickness, augments bone density, balance, improves body composition; Why are mainstream doctors so reluctant to order 5-hour glucose tolerance tests for patients with hypoglycemia symptoms? Should supplements be taken with fat? With food or away from it? A vitamin D expert provides answers; Low levels of vitamin D associated with cognitive decline; Hot flashes may persist well past middle age; What are Holy Basil supplements good for? New blood test may improve on predictive value of PSAs; A call-to-action: Bring back Home Ec classes! Probiotics taken during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduce infant eczema by 70%. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 23, 2018
Time-restricted feeding helps with insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure. Ever Since I’ve been a teenager, my stomach protrudes. Recently I suffered a stomach virus and the problem went away. What gives? Can you get enough vitamin D if you spend a half hour in the sun in northern California during summer? How beneficial is magnesium malate in chelating heavy metals from the body? Which type of magnesium should I take at night for sleep? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin D for IBS?
May 18, 2018
Vitamin D supplements could ease painful IBS symptoms; Low vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 12, Part 1
May 14, 2018
Low vitamin D associated with lower extremity injuries in NFL athletes; A fulvic acid supplement contains cadmium—is that OK? Causes and treatment of aortic stenosis; Eggs not linked to cardio events in patients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes; A hangover pill helps drunk mice—but is it ready for prime time? Oily fish and beans delay menopause, rice and pasta hasten it; Weight loss, Omega 3s, exercise relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
May 9, 2018
Baking soda for autoimmune disease? Hot tub therapy for PCOS? What causes Peyronie's disease and what treatment do you recommend? I treated my high blood pressure naturally and my doctor was able to take me off meds. Please discuss your Mitral Valve Prolapse book. American Family Physician does not support vitamin D screening for the general population. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 25, 2018
Education and health literacy as a determinant of health outcomes. Would you discuss kratom for pain control; what do you think of it? I take between 5,000 and 10,000 IU of vitamin D each day and get daily sun but my level is only 38 ng/mL, why? A headline reads "A single high fat meal increases risk for heart disease." Is this a valid study? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 28, 2018
Vitamin D might be key to syndrome affecting half of women aged 50 and over. The benefit of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet for osteoporosis. I'm a 56-year-old female with several cystic and fibroid conditions, how can I get rid of them? My 11-year-old son has seasonal allergies and now a chronic cough, is this related to his nasal spray? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 3, Part 1
March 5, 2018
Should you take vitamin C to “bowel tolerance” to fight colds and flu? IV vitamin C breakthrough—it receives approval from FDA after 11 years in regulatory limbo; Vitamin D vs. upper respiratory infections, menstrual irregularities, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); Magnesium deficiency may hamper vitamin D effectiveness; Greener neighborhoods promote kids’ brain development; Pregnant moms can allergy-proof their children by taking fish oil and probiotic supplements; Dietary polyphenols alleviate fibromyalgia distress. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 7, 2018
Vitamin D slashes cardiovascular risk. Will cheaper, innovative, efficient healthcare tank the stock market? I took Cipro for many years for UTIs and have tendon ruptures, is there any way of resolving this side effect? My 56-year-old girlfriend has arthritis in her hands, what are the best supplements to take? What is the best diet to follow if you have coronary artery plaque -- are cheese and coconut oil really ok? Click HERE for part 2.