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The hidden toll of hurricanes
A year ago, Hurricane Harvey came barreling into the Houston area. Now Florence has wrought widespread destruction and catastrophic flooding on the Carolinas. This week, I’m reprising an article I wrote in the wake of Harvey, newly…read more
Categories:Environmental Health Mental and Emotional Health
Ask Leyla: Is my caffeinated iced tea raising my blood pressure?
Q: I drink iced tea from morning until I go to bed at night. Does all that caffeine affect my blood pressure? Should I switch to decaf teas? A: Caffeine is a stimulant and vasoconstrictor that can temporarily increase…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Hypertension
What is the role of supplements in a healthy diet?
To my readers: Lately, I’ve been doing “damage control” on studies that claim that “supplements don’t work” and that all you need to do to stay healthy is to “eat a healthy diet.” Here’s a comprehensive rebuttal…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity GMO Supplements
Do you have SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth)?
Have you been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Do you suffer from gas, belching, bloating, cramps, abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or constipation? All these may be manifestations of SIBO. How do you find out if you have…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome
Why most health news is fake news
Recently, we’ve been regaled with headlines like these: “Study Warns Low-Carb Diets ‘Unsafe,’ May Lead To Early Death”—studyfinds.org “A No-go for Keto? New Study Finds Low-Carb Diets Increase Mortality”—fooddive.com “A Low-Carb Diet Could Cut 4 Years Off…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: What’s the difference between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease?
Q: I hear a lot about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease these days, and gluten-free products and menus seem to be everywhere. But what’s the difference? Are they the same thing? A: According to the American Academy of…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity
6 powerful ways to improve brain health
What does it mean to have a healthy brain? It means having a brain that is readily capable of performing all of it’s vital functions. This includes basic functions, like regulating the involuntary functions of the autonomic…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Exercise Inflammation Neurological Health
You should get a second opinion on statin use—and here’s why
I’m often called upon to render a second opinion on whether a patient should take a statin or not. The scenario is usually something like this: A middle-aged patient undergoes a routine blood test and is told…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Sleep Stress
Probiotics under fire in flawed study—What’s the truth?
As if recent headlines like this weren’t enough: “Study: A low-carb diet may be cutting your life short”—KGW.com “Instead of taking multivitamins, eat a healthy diet”—Times Colonist “Saturated animal fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart…read more
Categories:Probiotics Supplements
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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…
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 9, Part 2
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