Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 5, Part 2
January 7, 2019
A “Dry January” may be the secret to better sleep, improved well-being, and weight loss; A caller seeks advice on her thyroid blood tests; New study exonerates eggs as contributor to diabetes; CV Sciences, makers of Plus CBD Oil, receives top industry award; Cranberry proanthocyanidins protect against esophageal cancer; The benefits of intermittent fasting; Smoking pot damages sperm; Soy sauce colon cleanse leaves UK woman brain dead; Breathalyzer tests show potential for early diagnosis of cancer; Sulforaphane shows potential to help weight loss, ward off diabetes; Opioids show scant benefits for long-term pain relief. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 29, Part 1
December 31, 2018
The #1 drug for the flu is an epic-fail; Pregnant women deficient in vitamin D give birth to fatter children; Low blood pressure, frequent urination—is it ADH or AVP? Suggestions for tenacious mucus after the flu; IV vitamin C in the intensive care unit; Link confirmed between highly processed food and cancer; Does this non-stick pan make me look fat? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 29, Part 2

A caller newly-diagnosed with lung cancer seeks alternatives; Natural therapy for deep-seated gum infection; When doctors can’t find the cause of abdominal pain; Daily serving of leafy greens fends off cognitive decline; Even borderline blood sugars hike risk for dementia; Probiotics reduce kids’ eczema symptoms; Air pollution can disrupt menstrual cycles; Ginkgo works even in stroke survivors; The surprising reason for the surge in milk allergies. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 22, Part 1
December 24, 2018
Christmas cards glorify holiday drinking—even as legendary reveler Keith Richards embraces sobriety; Vitamin B3 for skin cancer prevention; Diet matters in autoimmunity—the secret may be a certain type of fiber; A simple obesity fix—remove sweets from checkout aisles; Get adequate sleep to forestall junk food cravings; Is nutritional yeast OK for people with Candida? Fixing trigger finger; CT scan reveals “severe coronary artery calcification”—what to do? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 22, Part 2

Study identifies specific nutrients that light up brain scans; Nurses score high on “ethics and honesty”; Electrical stimulation, CBD and other alternatives to opiates for pain relief; Farm Bill ratification signals end to CBD prohibition; Natural prevention of urinary tract infections; Teen vaping hooks kids on nicotine with unforeseen health consequences; Big Tobacco circumvents cigarette restrictions with big investments in vaping; What does study of hunter-gatherers tell us about the ideal human diet? Elitist NY Times op-ed calls for censorship of “bad” health information on the Internet—even as Wikipedia and social media throttle down true information about natural alternatives. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 1
December 17, 2018
The Centennial of the 1918 Flu Pandemic that killed 50-100 million—are we prepared if it reappears? There’s more to gout prevention than avoidance of red meat; Are claims about the health benefits of camel’s milk for real? Surefire holiday party hangover remedies; CV Sciences, maker of Plus CBD oil, wins coveted Best of Industry Award for hemp-derived phytocannabinoids; CBD proves helpful for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis; Heart disease risk peaks on Christmas Eve. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 15, Part 2

Curcumin proven to slow Alzheimer’s brain changes; Can stress make asthma worse? Nut consumption improves sperm quality; Eat more fish to increase success rate of fertility treatments; DHA-rich fish supplements curb premature births; An antioxidant-rich diet reduces heart, cancer, and overall deaths; Physical activity in the evening doesn’t impair sleep quality; Why Americans are increasingly broke and overweight; Physical activity curbs Parkinson’s Disease incidence; Type 2 diabetics told to curtail excess finger-sticking—good idea? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 1
December 10, 2018
Only 1 in 8 Americans “metabolically healthy”—are you? The self-test that predicts your risk of dying from heart disease or cancer (HINT: It helps to live in an old NYC brownstone!); Modified citrus pectin for cancer; Canada, where a cholesterol of 7 can make you a ticking time-bomb! A Siberian husky administers an accurate “pet” scan; Kids adopt dangerous sedentary habits as early as six; Vitamin D/schizophrenia link confirmed; Study heralds end of pulling “all-nighters” for exam success. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 8, Part 2

A new scan may soon revolutionize screening for osteoporosis; Solutions for adrenal fatigue in multiple myeloma; Sweetened drinks—but not fresh fruit—may hike risk for diabetes; Is Miacalcin nasal spray a viable treatment for bone loss? Fruits, vegetables forestall memory loss in men; Does saturated fat consumption increase the risk for Alzheimer’s? Vitamin D may get you discharged from the hospital sooner; Nestles tests new probiotic that promises to combat dandruff. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 1, Part 1
December 3, 2018
The decline of the Romaine Empire—Lettuce not panic! Cod liver oil facts; Does egg consumption promote prostate cancer? The Heidelberg capsule test for measuring digestive efficiency; Rampant energy drink use in U.S. military personnel ups risk of mental problems. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.