Skin & Hair

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for December 1, Part 2
December 3, 2018
The unforeseen hazards of robotic surgery; Weightlifting outperforms aerobic exercise for heart protection; Fit septuagenarians are physically comparable to 20 somethings; How to fade “age spots”; The little-known supplement that protects against cognitive decline in diabetes; Dr. Michael Lewis explains why he has added CBD to his arsenal of brain-protective nutrients. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
November 28, 2018
"I'm a healthy 67-year-old female who occasionally suffers from a broken blood vessel on my finger or thumb. What can I do to address this?" "Which CBD product should I take for sleep?" "Can you talk about the down-side of low carb diets--particularly insulin and cortisol levels?" "How much MSM powder should I be taking?" "Any redeeming qualities to dark amber organic maple syrup?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 17, Part 1
November 19, 2018
Low carb diets shown to be best for losing weight and controlling insulin, appetite; Gluten avoidance—even without celiac disease—improves GI symptoms and promotes weight loss; Correct strategy for addressing dysbiosis with antimicrobials; A caller reports great results with natural strategies for ulcerative colitis for her 18 yr old, but now wants acne advice. Darkness, cold weather, prompt booze cravings; A caller with heart enlargement and mitral valve regurgitation; Natural support for concussions; Pycnogenol for prostate enlargement. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
November 7, 2018
Harms of hypertension medication outweigh benefits in most with "borderline" blood pressure; What is your opinion of the carnivore diet?; I'm a 48-year-old bodybuilder. Do protein powders have a place in a fitness program?; What do you think of the supplement Nutrafol for hair loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Leyla Weighs In: What’s Causing Your Gray Hair?
October 26, 2018
Intravenous B1 improves survival in patients with septic shock; This lipoprotein is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol in certain people; Vitamins C and E help elite athletes recover after competition; Is gray hair caused by a weakened immune system?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
October 24, 2018
Latest study claims fish oil not beneficial for diabetes—Really??; What can I do about one-sided hearing loss? Many doctors are saying that it cannot be cured; A friend was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that his therapy will commence with him receiving estrogen. Does that make sense?; Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate each day?; Is a nitric oxide supplement counterproductive on my varicose veins, since dilation is the key here? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 3, 2018
Does having ischemic cardiomyopathy require a lifetime of medication? Help for a scalp condition. Is there any cure for IGA nephropathy? "My kidney function is at 15%." Diet and supplement recommendations for seborrheic keratosis? "Am I overdosing on B vitamins?" Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 29, Part 2
October 1, 2018
A caller claims his blood pressure meds make his tinnitus worse; Even mild physical activity rapidly boosts memory; Vitamin D deficiency associated with shrinkage of brain’s memory center; Dairy—even high-fat versions—lowers risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality; Skin cancer treatment and prevention options; New study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of fruits and vegetables; Walnuts slash cardio risk, don’t cause weight gain; Heavy metal toxicity—with aluminum, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and lead—implicated in autism; Time-restricted feeding (TRF) can override unhealthy circadian rhythm disruption. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 18, Part 1
August 20, 2018
New study throws shade on low-carb diets—or does it? What causes brown spots on hands—and can supplements prevent them? A caller can’t take supplements for osteoporosis—what’s the alternative? BPA and Splenda implicated in inflammatory bowel disease causation; Mourning the passing of a pioneer of environmental medicine—Dr. William Rea; NYU med school goes tuition-free; Does the weight gain associated with smoking cessation negate the benefits of quitting? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: The Foundations of Rejuvenation, Part 1
August 2, 2018
Beauty is more than skin-deep according to guest Pina LoGiudice, ND, author of "The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing.” Dr. LoGiudice proposes that diet, exercise, adequate sleep and emotional balance are the foundations of rejuvenation. What foods promote aging, and what foods retard it? What's the science behind collagen cross-linking? How do AGE’s contribute to skin damage? While stressing lifestyle, Dr. Pina also enumerates the top supplements that help with skin and hair. Click HERE for part 2.