Women's Health

Leyla Weighs In
January 26, 2017
Leyla tackles this listener question: "What advice do you have for a young woman who has chronic yeast infections?"

Leyla Weighs In
January 20, 2017
Taking your questions: Can adding some phytoestrogens in my diet help with vaginal dryness?...Help! I'm 58 and I've developed burning mouth syndrome.

Leyla Weighs In
December 23, 2016
Danish study finds increased stroke risk with PPI use; "The Scarlet Nutrient:" a critical look at the evidence to reevaluate vitamin A recommendations in pregnancy and beyond.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 8, Part 2
October 9, 2016
What are the limits of human longevity? A listener asks "What supplements can I take to promote exercise recovery?" Women who take birth control pills are more likely to be depressed, require more anti-depressants; Vitamin D during pregnancy reduces likelihood of ADHD in offspring; Controversial Qback Colin Kaepernick goes vegan; Caffeine wards off dementia in women. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 1, Part 1
October 2, 2016
Now is the lowest you'll weigh all year, but beware of Halloween health pitfalls; For half of women with menopausal hot flashes, acupuncture offers relief; Blood pressure limbo--How low can you go? A safe, drug-free way to lower blood pressure 10% or more. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A With Leyla, Part 2
September 28, 2016
Stress in women undoes the benefits of a “healthy” breakfast. Is strontium enough to help with my severe osteoporosis? My husband has an enlarged prostate despite taking saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol, any suggestions? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 24, 2016
Why are so many functional labs tests restricted in New York? Are wireless home security systems as dangerous to health as cell phone towers? What are your recommendations for a healthy 44-year-old woman trying to conceive? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 21, Part 2
May 23, 2016
Study reveals why heartburn drugs increase risk for dementia, heart disease; How much exercise is good if you have bad knees; Non-fasting cholesterol tests mostly OK; Fish oil reduces C-reactive protein; Pregnancy hazards: triclosan, parabens, diet drinks; How long is it safe to take strontium for bones? Teens who eat lots of fruit lower their risk of breast cancer later in life. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In
April 15, 2016
Recommending the elimination of dairy products in the setting of breast cancer to help prevent recurrence; discussion of other risk factors to prevent recurrence.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
January 20, 2016
Does vitamin C require insulin to enter tissue cells? I eat right and exercise a lot, how can I regain my menstrual cycle? Is this negative review of Ostinol true? What’s the difference between alpha-lipoic acid and R-lipoic acid? Click HERE for part 2.