Cholesterol

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 15, Part 2
June 17, 2019
Expensive biologic meds for arthritis, colitis, psoriasis linked to 34,000 deaths; UK’s health watchdogs unjustifiably ration needed cataract surgeries; Learning a language makes your brain grow; Lowering cholesterol too drastically may damage diabetics’ nerves; America is too dependent on China for its drugs; Ashwagandha for osteoporosis; Exercise is beneficial even in short bouts, and sitting isn’t “the new smoking”; Eat nuts during pregnancy to make your kids smarter. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chicken v. Red Meat
June 12, 2019
Chicken as bad as red meat in raising cholesterol; How many of your patients with an infected tooth have been able to remedy it through holistic means?; My platelet count has been dropping over the years. Should I be concerned?; Since the nitrate in beetroot needs to be reduced twice in order to get the nitric oxide benefit, do you recommend antioxidants like vitamin C to ensure this outcome? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 8, Part 2
June 10, 2019
Chicken as bad as red meat when it comes to cholesterol—but does it matter? Decline in mitochondrial function might explain aging, memory loss; Should your daily goal really be 10,000 steps? Angels of death: German nurse, American doctor accused of killing scores of patients; Ironic origin of the meme “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”; Chinese doctors censured for altering DNA to produce HIV-proof babies; Excess Omega-3s in pregnancy may be harmful; Electronic medical records leave legacy of cost-overruns, dysfunction, medical errors, physician burnout. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gallbladder Sludge
May 1, 2019
I have gallbladder sludge and possible stones. Are 100 grams of carbs a day too much? What supplements do you recommend?; My urine neurotransmitter test results show low neurotransmitters. What can I take to raise them?; Lately, when I wake up in the morning, I'm a little dizzy. Does this have to do with allergies?; My cholesterol didn't clog my arteries, it was my high blood sugar. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 27, Part 1
April 29, 2019
Roundup’s harmful effects can be transmitted across generations to grandchildren, great-grandchildren; A caller is concerned that his high-fat diet has contributed to his high coronary calcium score; Does full-fat dairy promote atherosclerosis? Autophagy—how to promote it with intermittent fasting; School breakfast programs backfire in bid to curb childhood obesity; Late dinner and skipping breakfast a recipe for heart trouble; New fatty liver drug fails test, won’t earn approval; Heart patient in ambulance saved by pothole; Beware of “comfort-food”—high-calorie junk foods’ weight gain effects are amplified by stress; Weight lifting an hour a week may reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 40 to 70 percent. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Mick Jagger
April 10, 2019
Documentary: Bleed Out; Mick Jagger's procedure; Blood transfusion alternatives; Help! My cholesterol went up after starting coconut oil; How safe and practical are dental implants? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Eggs and Bread
April 3, 2019
I'm interested in your take on the JAMA study linking egg consumption to increased cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease.; I know I shouldn't be eating bread, but if I choose to eat bread, which way do I go? Whole grain, gluten-free? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lowering your LDL

My LDL cholesterol is 206. How do I lower it? My doctor wants me to take Crestor but I would like to avoid the side effects.; How does glycine work as a sleep aid and why does Ann Louise Gittleman take more of it in the morning?; VSL #3 sellers found liable for false advertising and awards product inventor more than $18 million in damages. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cardiovascular Fitness
February 27, 2019
Quick and dirty measure of cardiovascular fitness: Give me 40 push ups in 2 minutes; Is there any protocol to help reduce plaque buildup in the carotid arteries?; My son is 20 years old, healthy, and taking thyroid medication. What should I be concerned about?; Dog food company recalls its products due to illness from too much vitamin D. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Reducing LDL Cholesterol

Here's an update on my use of colostrum and allergic reaction; Is it true that Alpha Gal Red Meat Allergy may increase risk of atherosclerosis?; I'm 71-years-young. How can I reduce my LDL cholesterol?; Any interaction with hyaluronic acid and coumadin?; Should I be concerned about my thyroglobulin antibody test of less than 0.9? I am underweight. Click HERE for part 1.