Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 10, Part 1
February 12, 2018
Chocolate alleviates stress, promotes concentration and mental performance; Anti-inflammatory supplements for back pain—do they thin the blood excessively? Does coffee trigger heart palpitations? Does caffeine raise blood pressure? The dirty secret about flu shots—they make carriers exhale 6.3 times as much virus as non-vaccinated persons! “Well-child visits” to pediatricians cause over 3 million additional cases of the flu, at a cost of 1/2 billion dollars; Triple-negative breast cancer progression slowed by restricting certain foods; Does having a dog reduce heart disease risk? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for February 10, Part 2

If you’re told to stop your blood thinners for a dental procedure, does that mean you have to stop supplements? Is fish oil a no-no before surgery? Nicotinamide riboside (Niacel®️) shown to slow brain deterioration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s—human trials to follow; Natural treatments for uveitis; Life expectancy in the U.S. takes a nosedive and now lags behind other developed countries; Can shocks to the brain reboot memory? Oral contraceptives boost breast cancer risk, but lower risk for others; Popular crash diets pose heart danger; Halle Berry embraces Keto diet for her diabetes, cites anti-aging benefits; Diet, supplements for psoriatic arthritis. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 20, Part 1
January 22, 2018
Trump’s physical exam—is he really in “excellent” health? What do his numbers mean? A look at the cognitive test that he “aced”; The surprising health facts about previous presidents; Natural therapies for atrial fibrillation; What’s an “ablation”? Do Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) offer superior cancer care? A five-foot tapeworm slithered out of this sushi eater’s body; Is sushi safe to eat? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 20, Part 2

A surefire technique to dramatically reduce flu transmission—far superior to vaccines! What’s the value of the ketogenic diet for Parkinson’s Disease? Food stamps don’t improve the health of recipients—but this new pilot program may remedy that; Apples and tomatoes help repair lungs of smokers; C-section babies 5 times more likely to suffer from allergies; Half of patients with atherosclerosis have no known risk factors; Olive oil, butter, coconut oil face off for title of heart-healthiest; Green tea vs. liver cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 1
January 15, 2018
Junk food primes immune system for hyper-reactivity, setting stage for inflammatory disorders; A trip to urgent care results in an unnecessary prescription for Cipro, with scary side effects; What to do about vertigo; A majority of NFL teams prime their players with pre-game IVs—but is there any evidence they work? Spending extra time in bed may be the key to shedding pounds; Mediterranean diet combats frailty, prevents aggressive prostate cancer; Taking Tylenol as few as six times in early pregnancy ups risk of language delays in girl babies six-fold. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 13, Part 2

New discovery sheds light on winter weight gain; Throat tickle—is it post-nasal drip or LPR? Researchers find multivitamins prevent second heart attacks; Chronic lymphocytic leukemia survivor who cured himself with natural methods gets cold shoulder from CLL support group; Can the estrogen patch reverse osteoporosis? Creatine for depression; Boyfriends’ sweaty T-shirts induce calming effects in women; Humans wired to spot signs of sickness in others; CoQ10 for tinnitus; Ingredient in beer produces happiness. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 6, Part 1
January 8, 2018
Pick your New Year’s weight loss paradigm: Time-restricted fasting (TRF) vs. hara hachi bu; Are yeast products and mushrooms a no-no for Crohn’s Disease? Solutions for cold, painful fingers in a diabetic; Supplements to support fracture healing; Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ; Taking vitamins before and during pregnancy slashes autism risk; 12 minutes of daily yoga may increase bone density. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 6, Part 2

Is loneliness the new smoking? A patient with fibromyalgia reports feeling better when she had the flu—why? California flu outbreak strains hospitals, depletes medication stores—are there natural alternatives? Is it true that EGCG from green tea is bad for the liver? Natural solutions for fatty liver disease; A patient intolerant to statins seeks help from supplements. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 30, Part 1
January 1, 2018
Shock study: Stent placement in patients with chest pain no better than placebo! How to counter effects of antibiotics given for dental extraction; Hormone replacement might aid women’s memories; What to take to speed recovery from polymyalgia rheumatica; Robotic surgery now better than conventional laparoscopic surgery; Transplanted wombs for trans females might enable them to give birth; Is your health professional endangering your health by reporting to work while sick? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 30, Part 2

Duh story of the week: Sugar-sweetened beverages up risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes; What’s the best regimen for recovering from a round of chemo/radiation? Supplements for ALS; Pesticides, GMOs may prompt infertility; “Grazing” diet strategy fails to stave off weight gain in women; Diet, supplements for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Drugmaker taps patient advocacy group to promote ineffective meds. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.