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Coronavirus treatment and prevention strategies
The following information is not intended as medical treatment, but rather a review of the current science. This information is not comprehensive and will be updated as new information emerges in the literature. The addition of any…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Supplements
Ask Leyla: What’s causing my bad breath?
Q: It’s been brought to my attention that I have persistent bad breath – but I don’t know what is causing it, or what I can to do remedy it. Can you tell me what might be causing…read more
Categories:General Medicine GERD
What we know about the COVID-19 pandemic
Whew! There’s a lot to report here. Today, I’ll try to impart some of the latest facts about the COVID-19 (aka “coronavirus”) pandemic, although things are moving really fast. In fact, they’re moving so swiftly that you…read more
Categories:COVID-19 General Medicine Infections
21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part two)
Last week, I offered you the first half of my recommendations for bolstering your immune system. (If you missed it, you can read it here.) This week, we’re wrapping up with ten more nutraceuticals that can help…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: A well-functioning immune system requires a healthy gut
If you’re concerned about the state of your immune system, focus on your gut. Seventy percent of immunity is in the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) which is part of the gastrointestinal tract. The most profound influences…read more
Categories:Immunity Microbiome
UPDATED: 21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part one)
With illness on so many people’s minds these days, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season
Besides regular hand washing—which can reduce your chances of getting the flu by 50 percent according to the CDC—here are some other things you can do to keep your immune system optimal during cold and flu season: Take…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu
March tidings—The news you need this month
Winter seems to be dragging on interminably, but there are signs of change: The days are getting longer, temperatures are moderating, and baseball’s spring training is getting into full swing. Here are some breaking health stories to…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Have blood sugar issues? Eat carbs last
I regularly advise patients and clients with blood sugar issues such as hypoglycemia, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to eat higher carb foods, such as fruit, after the main meal. More like a dessert. The rationale for this advice…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Can a saliva DNA test tell you what diet is best for you?
There are so many diets out there: Vegan, low-carb, flexitarian, paleo, high-protein, gluten and casein-free, and keto to name but a few. How to choose? This was already on my mind in 1989 when I wrote my…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she…
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More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask…
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We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations…
Leyla Weighs In: Cancer and Metabolism
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