Intelligent Medicine Radio Show

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 1
October 19, 2015
Worried about lack of sleep? Millions of Americans sleep less than the "optimal" 8 hrs per night, said to result in cognitive problems, immune suppression, and metabolic slow-down. But a new study reveals that "Paleo" cultures sleep, on average, only 6 1/2 hrs per night! Is sitting really "the new smoking?" New study suggests sitting harms exaggerated; Over-reliance on mobile devices by teens creates a new medical syndrome--"text neck;" When it comes to critiquing the American diet, QB Tom Brady shows he doesn't have deflated balls; Reg'Activ, a new probiotic breakthrough that delivers glutathione benefits. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 17, Part 2

Pushing back against headlines implicating supplements in over 23,000 U.S. ER visits per year; Lamar Odom's not so excellent adventure with "herbal Viagra;" Why most cancer survivors don't heed evidence that diet matters. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 10
October 12, 2015
Sugary drinks laden with high fructose corn syrup increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes—OK, we already knew that. But new studies show that a) they can rewire the brain and stoke junk food addiction, and b) they increase the likelihood that head injuries will result in long-term cognitive deficits! Metabolic syndrome increases requirements for vitamin E; Patients who undergo gastric bypass have higher risks of suicide—why? Tough love for 800 pound patient who ordered pizza; Carbs can take toll on sperm counts; A new portable device that you can bring to the restaurant to detect tiny amounts of gluten in your food; New evidence that fibromyalgia is a magnesium deficiency disorder; Aspirin may prove a potent weapon against cancer; 84 year old Ironman contestant: “We all get knocked down in life, but the winners are the ones who get back up.” Half of patients suffer ill effects of properly prescribed drugs. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 3, Part 1
October 5, 2015
It's not your fault you're fat--blame obesogens! 6 things to look for when evaluating a medical study; TV watching may be the new smoking; Low-intensity vibration for osteoporosis. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 3, Part 2

Natural ways to cope with fall allergies; Football hazards; Natural therapies for concussion, traumatic brain injury; New chelation study underway; Does egg consumption increase heart risks? New test identifies women who don't need chemo for breast cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 26, Part 1
September 28, 2015
The alcohol conundrum: is it good or bad for you? E-cigarettes as a gateway drug to real smoking; Athlete breaks 5 records—he’s 100! You’re only as old as your microbiome; Nordic Naturals launches “Paws and Stripes” campaign; Ginger for seasonal allergies; Does coffee cause atrial fibrillation? New-think about calcium for bones; British Medical Journal op-ed brands US dietary guidelines a recipe for obesity; Are you really “healthy enough for sex?” IV vitamin C combats serious hospital infections. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 26, Part 2

Is depression an inflammatory disorder? Can diet combat depression? Doctors order less pasta for Pope; Beet juice boosts muscle power in congestive heart disease patients; New study supports Active Holistic Surveillance for early breast cancer. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 1
September 21, 2015
Marijuana users 65 % more likely to have poor blood sugar control; The probiotic skin care program: what happens when you go without showering for a month and spray bacteria on your skin? High % of women use deodorants unnecessarily; Blueberry extract can’t fight gum disease; Re-analysis of data used to support use of anti-depressants for teens shows they don’t work—drug company duplicity faulted. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 19, Part 2

Don’t just stand there, do NOTHING for early breast cancer; Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts and olive oil, protects breasts; Melatonin shows potential to slow breast tumor growth; Current early school start times harmful to kids' health and academic performance; Resveratrol may slow Alzheimer’s progression; Over 60s should take vitamin D to stave off dementia; Untimely death of another integrative pioneer, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 12, Part 1
September 14, 2015
Blood pressure limbo: Lower blood pressure guidelines could be lifesaving, study shows--but how low can you go without side effects? The good, bad, and the ugly about new home blood pressure measurement apps; The great Boston fish oil bust--straight out of Breaking Bad! German natural practitioners party a little too hard--dozens hospitalized after conference descends into chaos; Why melatonin might help MS; Garth Nicolson Ph.D. on Lipid Replacement Therapy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.