Muscle & Bone Health

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 17, 2016
Can anything alleviate the symptoms of trigger finger? I have asthma and Addison’s disease, how can I rebuild my adrenals? Why do I now have osteoporosis even though I’ve been taking strontium for osteopenia? Can you comment on some studies that say too low or too high vitamin D is associated with heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
February 4, 2016
Can I become allergic to the healthy foods I’m now eating? Can collagen powder and bone powder along with strontium help prevent hip fracture? Can vitamin C infusions help my mother with stage IV breast cancer? What do you think of fluoride in water; do you use fluoride-containing products? Is it OK to take magnesium even if you don’t have a deficiency? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for January 2, Part 2
January 4, 2016
Reviewing the top 10 Intelligent Medicine stories of 2015: What's your health IQ? Plus listener questions about strontium for osteoporosis, natural treatments for head injury and back pain; Why does my vegetarian daughter feel cold all the time? Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
December 2, 2015
Leaky gut causes a wide variety of health problems: how do you treat it? Testosterone shots are causing weakness and fatigue, why? What’s the optimal dose of vitamin K for calcium absorption and bone growth? Am I a good candidate for dental implants with my 5 coronary stents? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 25, 2015
Can Ostinol help to prevent bone loss in my jaw? Are E-cigarettes as bad as regular cigarettes? How often should I get a follow-up CT heart scan? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
November 20, 2015
Does eating nuts leach calcium from bones? Do nuts need to be soaked and dehydrated? What's the best way to roast vegetables? Can I cook with avocado oil? Is it beneficial? Holiday stress---don't sweat it.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for October 31, Part 1
November 2, 2015
Obese kids who cut out sugar (but not carbs!) see dramatic improvements in metabolism in just 10 days; Halloween becomes Ground Zero in the War on Sugar; Statin drugs found to render flu shots less effective; How Mets' World Series hero David Wright conquered his spinal stenosis; Cryotherapy technician dies in liquid nitrogen chamber; New study show most of world's population has herpes. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 28, 2015
Can I restart strontium after being off it for the last 5 years? Does strontium cause osteonecrosis of the jaw like bisphosphonates? What do you think about Prolia for osteoporosis? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 14, 2015
A gluten meter? How much EGCG should I take for weight loss? Can blueberries cause kidney stones? Can strontium cause brittle bones? Click HERE for part 2.

A Remarkable New Nutrient for Bone and Joint Health, Part 1
October 13, 2015
Cyplexinol (Ostinol) is an oral Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP). It signals mesenchymal stem cells to differentiate into osteoblasts, the cells that build bone. James Scaffidi, CEO and founder of Zycal Bioceuticals, details the research behind Ostinol. How does it bypass the GI tract to deliver bone benefits? How does it promote healing of fractures? What’s the evidence that it’s beneficial for osteoporosis? Do studies support its use for osteoarthritis pain? Do its benefits extend to rheumatoid arthritis? What’s the optimal dosage of Ostinol? How long before users see results? Is it compatible with other bone-building or anti-inflammatory supplements? What about osteoporosis medications? What additional conditions are being explored as targets for Ostinol? Why is it that mainstream doctors haven’t yet embraced this therapy? Click HERE for part 2.