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New perspectives on IBS
April marks “IBS Awareness Month” so let’s survey some of the new innovations in IBS care since I last reviewed it. IBS patients—estimated at 30-45 million in the U.S. alone—are demanding better treatments. They’re even organizing politically to advocate for…read more
Categories:IBS
Ask Leyla: What do I need to know about branched chain amino acids?
Q: I know that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are good to consume after a workout, but aside from whey protein, I’m not sure which foods can provide them. Are there any sources of BCAAs other than whey…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition
The role of dietary supplements in weight management
This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. Weight management is a very complex topic. There is no one-size-fits-all type of diet, and the journey to healthy weight is a very…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
Meet your mitochondria!
How many of you remember your high school biology? We all know that our mitochondria are the organelles in our cells that help produce energy for our bodies. Our muscle cells have more mitochondria, which makes sense,…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: The causes of IBS
The prevalence of IBS has increased dramatically over the last decade. In fact, an estimated 30 to 45 million people in the United States—10 to 15 percent of the population—are affected by IBS, according to the International Foundation…read more
Categories:IBS
18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention
Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. (If you’ve seen the footage…read more
Categories:Allergy Probiotics Supplements
Ask Leyla: To eat bread or not to eat bread? That is the question.
Q: I’m still unsure about whether I should eat regular bread. I don’t have a gluten problem. Can I just eat bread when I feel like indulging? A: The simple answer would be you can eat bread…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity
Allergy Armageddon! 10 tips for surviving allergy season
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2018-19! You made it through the polar vortex and everything else this past winter has thrown at us, and the end is in sight! April is here and (for most of us) spring…read more
Categories:Allergy
Leyla Weighs In: Take part in reducing food waste
According to the USDA Office of The Chief Economist in 2010, “31 percent of food loss at the retail and consumer levels corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food.” As a result,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
15 reasons why most health studies are wrong
As my readers know, I’ve often lamented the lack of health literacy in the general public. I’ve even created a series of Health IQ quizzes so my audience could assess their knowledge. But one of the reasons for confusion…read more
Categories:General Medicine
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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…
How Pollutants and Food Additives May Undermine Our Immune Responses, Part 1
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