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Leyla Weighs In: Testosterone and Cardiovascular Risks Jun 28, 2024

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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the epidemic of low testosterone in men and its associated health risks, referencing a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. She explains the causes of low testosterone, including obesity, lifestyle factors, and certain medications like statins. Leyla also highlights the importance of lifestyle changes in managing chronic diseases and the global movement towards lifestyle medicine, underscored by the recent Doha Declaration advocating for lifestyle medicine as a transformative healthcare approach.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Muscle Mass Jun 27, 2024

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The importance of muscle mass; What is the meaning of IgG, IgA and IgM. I'm concerned about my immune system; How do you feel about Black Seed Oil for immune support?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Overactive Bladder Jun 27, 2024

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I have Parkinson's and I notice my medication has yellow dyes in it. Can't these be manufactured without artificial colors?; Can you recommend a good joint supplement I can take for the rest of my life?; I've been diagnosed with 14 high risk HPV types. What supplements can I take to mitigate risk?; Can lipase enzymes break down trans fats in our food?; I take 5 grams daily of creatine monohydrate. Should I take more for brain health?; I have overactive bladder but I'm reluctant to go on medication. Any recommendations?

From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 1 Jun 26, 2024

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Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy. She shares her journey as a DES baby with multiple endocrine challenges, including reproductive cancers. Through exhaustive research she overcame her problems and enjoys high functioning at an age where many women are in steep decline. She discusses various forms of hormone replacement, why conventional ideas about menopause treatment are misguided, how supplements can enhance the safety and efficacy of hormone replacement, and the impact of dietary factors like soy. She has written extensively about the effects of hormone disruptors on women’s health. Check out her membership program, Everything Hormones, and her Substack, Agile Thinking.

From Hormonal Havoc to Healing: Dr. Lindsey Berkson’ s Journey and Expertise, Part 2 Jun 26, 2024

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson is a world-renowned expert on hormone replacement therapy.

Breaking New Ground in Natural Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, Part 1 Jun 25, 2024

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Dr. Edward Walker, a scientist from the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, details the rigorous research process behind Calocurb, a natural product aimed at curbing appetite and fighting obesity. Dr. Walker explains how his team identified and formulated Amarasate, a compound derived from New Zealand hops, which mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of certain gastrointestinal hormones like GLP-1. The conversation also covers the evolution of the product, the scientific studies confirming its efficacy, and practical considerations for its use. They further delve into the challenges and potentials of using natural alternatives to pharmaceutical weight loss drugs.

Breaking New Ground in Natural Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, Part 2 Jun 25, 2024

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Edward Walker, a scientist and lecturer with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute. He helped discover and develop Amarasate, the active ingredient in Calocurb.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 22, Part 1: Men with Low T Jun 24, 2024

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“5:2” intermittent fasting outperforms diabetes drugs; Celebrity UK diet doc—proponent of intermittent fasting—tragically dies at 67 while hiking mountainous terrain on Greek holiday; Is L-serine good or bad for the brain? What’s the latest on the fish oil/cardiovascular disease controversy? Most Ozempic users quit before attaining weight loss goals; Benefits of Calocurb for weight loss. In turnaround, testosterone NOT found to hike cardio risk; Men with low T suffer early death; CBD chews combat anxiety, joint problems in pets.

Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 22, Part 2: What’s the best natural sunscreen? Jun 24, 2024

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“Ultra-Processed Foods DO NOT Cause Obesity” claims latest study from top U.S. diet policy makers; Florida Congresswoman takes aim at high-fructose corn syrup, food dyes in proposed bill; What’s the best natural sunscreen? Why is there DPA in fish oil—and is it beneficial? A caller’s doctor poo-poos vitamin D’s benefits for immunity; Natural support for GERD; Alzheimer’s slowed by lifestyle intervention in first-of-its-kind trial; Campaigns against misinformation backfire—by making people distrust legitimate information; Pentagon funds $450 million experimental project to deliver lab-grown meat to troops to “lower carbon footprint”.

Leyla Weighs In: Preventing Cognitive Decline Jun 21, 2024

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The Connection Between Community Mobility, Exercise, and Cognitive Health. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on the impact of community, mobility and exercise on cognitive function and overall health. She reviews recent studies, including one from the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, highlighting how greater community and mobility can be associated with better cognitive function, and another study from the journal Aging Cell that demonstrates exercise’s beneficial effects on brain health at the cellular level in mice. Additionally, Leyla discusses the harmful effects of air pollution on brain health and the importance of a holistic approach, emphasizing both physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices to mitigate cognitive decline and improve well-being.