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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 21, Part 2: Covid-19
March 23, 2020
10 percent of patients are infected by asymptomatic “silent spreaders”; How long does virus live on inanimate surfaces? A possible melatonin connection; Are we over-reacting and risking crashing the economy? The politicization of Coronavirus; Sunlight is the best disinfectant; IV vitamin C; Nutraceuticals for Coronavirus—vitamins A, C, and D, NAC, astragalus, oregano, elderberry, beta-glucans, medicinal mushrooms, probiotics. Can over-stimulating the immune system trigger “cytokine storm”? The ACE connection and blood pressure drugs; Plaquenil and Azithromycin combo—a possible cure? Is ibuprofen a non-no for fever control? Immune supplement shortage; The predicament of patients with OCD and anxiety disorders; The nitric oxide connection; Is vaping causing an unexpected spike in Millennials with serious Covid-19 symptoms? When will it end? Click HERE for part 1.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 29, Part 2
March 2, 2020
Leading presidential candidates are all 70 plus—are they fit for Presidency? What critical information is missing from Bernie Sanders‘ health disclosure? Caller with polyps asks for advice on preventing colon cancer; Is too much B12 bad for you? Protocol for reversing Barrett’s esophagus; Keto diet vs. polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Lavender products might induce premature breast development in young girls and boys; Work stress prompts back pain; Mom’s Vitamin D deficiency hikes kids’ risk for ADHD; Mushroom compound protects against pregnancy hypertension. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus Update
February 19, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; If I don't take 5,000 IU vitamin D daily, my levels fall to 30-35. But isn't that dose too high according to the research? Click HERE for part 2.

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Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin D Levels
February 14, 2020
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on this listener question: "I want to raise my vitamin D levels from a very low 26, but I find taking it causes trouble sleeping. Is my 2,000 IU dose too high?" Plus, glucosamine supplementation may hinder type 2 diabetes development.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 18, Part 2
January 20, 2020
Use it or lose it—sexual activity helps to forestall menopause; Why vitamin D levels may fluctuate; Can biotin supplements affect your blood tests? Exercise wards off ADHD symptoms; It takes just 12 days for sugar to completely rewire your brain; Dietary polyphenols reduce women’s depression. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, CoQ10 and more!
January 8, 2020
What is the connection between vitamin B6 and Parkinson's disease?; Fasting for cholesterol blood tests are no longer recommended per a recent article in JAMA. Why?; What is the ideal reference range for CoQ10 in the blood?; How would you respond to the assertion from Consumer Labs that vitamin D isn't beneficial beyond a certain range? Click HERE for part 1.

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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 28, Part 1
December 30, 2019
Alzheimer’s rate to double in 20 years; Trans-fats hike risk of dementia—by 75%! Vitamin D confers protection against Alzheimer’s in new study; New “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drug—is it likely to pan out? Landmark study validates targeted lifestyle interventions, supplements for dementia reversal; America’s fast-food chains get poor grades for antibiotic-laced fare. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 14, Part 2
December 16, 2019
Sugary beverages—even fruit juice and diet drinks—increase diabetes risk. A 71-year-old caller seeks answers for his progressive muscle loss; Teen diet may be key to prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease; High-dose vitamin D doesn’t prompt kidney stones, high blood calcium; Pistachios protect telomeres; Blueberries vs. metabolic syndrome; Bacopa for CFS; Want some plastic microparticles with that tea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 26, Part 2
October 28, 2019
Migraine treatments; vitamin D for migraines; Potato purée as effective as sugary gels for long-distance endurance athletes; Stress hikes risk for life-threatening infections; Lifting weights as you age cuts risk of premature death by 46%; Prescription eye drops may eventually supplant need for reading glasses; Fatty liver prevalent among teens—even kids of normal weight; Study dispels myth that high school contact sports put kids at risk for eventual cognitive decline; Fecal transplants may relieve IBS—but only if obtained from a “super donor.” Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D and Bone Density
September 25, 2019
Gluten in the diet doesn't cause gastrointestinal symptoms in most people absent of celiac disease—REALLY??; Study warns too much vitamin D may actually decrease bone density—we analyze; A holistic dentist told me lectins are extremely harmful and foods like beans that contain them should be avoided. Click HERE for part 2.

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