Metabolic Syndrome

Leyla Weighs In: Cancer and Metabolism
May 22, 2020
Fasting plus vitamin C for hard-to-treat cancers according to study; The impact of metabolism on cancer.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 16, Part 1
May 18, 2020
Age is a risk factor for Covid-19, but regardless of your age, “metabolic fitness” confers resistance; A surprisingly tiny percentage of Americans meet the criteria for optimal metabolic fitness; Why are thousands of people signing up to be deliberately exposed to coronavirus? What’s the difference between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3? Why do men sometimes get breast cancer? Why are the homeless not dying in droves of Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 1
April 21, 2020
In the wake of the largest study of its kind that demonstrates that obesity is the single biggest factor that lands people with Covid-19 in the hospital, we discuss the role that “metabolic fitness” plays in resistance to the coronavirus with Dr. Loren Marks, Functional Medicine chiropractor in New York City. Dr. Marks makes the case for the protective effects of certain nutrients: vitamins A, C, D, zinc and n-acetyl cysteine. Is there a potential for excessive immune stimulation resulting in cytokine storm? What’s Dr. Marks doing personally to maintain fitness during the lockdown? What’s the role of the microbiome in maintaining immune health? How does the “gut/lung axis” influence resistance to respiratory pathogens? What are some of the genetic determinants of susceptibility to Covid-19? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show COVID-19 Coverage, Part 1
April 6, 2020
Do you have “poor protoplasm”? It might make you more likely to succumb to Coronavirus; Why your metabolic fitness may be a determinant of your risk; Mask misdirection—public health officials do a U-turn on facial barriers. What to do? Gina Haynie, founder of Future Pharm Botanicals, talks about efforts to ramp up production of oregano and elderberry products. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Numerous Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Part 1
March 26, 2020
During this critical time when we're all focused on immune health, we're reprising this special episode about mushrooms’ health benefits, which include strengthening our immune systems. Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicines for millennia; even regular culinary mushrooms have been found to confer protection against a variety of disorders including metabolic syndrome and cancer. Mark Kaylor, master herbalist, certified nutritionist and Ph.D., is consultant and senior educator for Mushroom Wisdom, which has produced quality mushroom products for decades. Are raw mushrooms safe to eat? Should you buy organic? Kaylor reviews the most popular products: Agaricus, Chaga, Reishi, Maitake, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Shitake, Meshima, Poria, and Tremella. Each has distinctive properties, and can be used for prevention or to target various conditions. What’s best for fatigue? For athletic performance? Against Candida? For immune support? For cognitive protection? For cancer? For cardiometabolic conditions and blood sugar? What to look for in a mushroom product. Capsules vs. tinctures, suggested doses for different conditions and more. Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: 2020 Diet Rankings
January 17, 2020
It's that time of year again - nutritional weapons addressing metabolic resistance to weight loss. Plus, Leyla weighs in on diet rankings for 2020.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Panic Attacks
February 6, 2019
New Breakthrough shows breast cancer is a metabolic disease and is detectable in blood; Melanoma mutation likes fat for fuel; Diet can modulate growth-spurring effect in mice; Help! I've been suffering for months with panic attacks and I'm desperate for a solution. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 26, Part 2
January 28, 2019
90-year-old cyclist wins event, sets record, is disqualified for doping, blames bad hamburger; Exercise may not amp up your metabolic rate—so why bother? Polyphenols vs. plant sterols; Lectins as a cause of neuropathy? Doctors save man by pumping 15 cans of beer into his body; Does taking folic acid increase the risk for breast cancer? Despite warnings, antibiotic over-prescribing rampant; Fried food linked to higher death rate in women; Boomers who turned away from pot in their middle years are flocking to cannabis-based remedies; Lipoic acid restores body’s aging body clock. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Leyla Weighs In: High Fat Dairy
December 14, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "I know you prefer high-fat dairy products. Can you comment on the study that shows that rates of Alzheimer's disease are rising everywhere people eat a lot of meat, sweets and high-fat dairy products?"

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.