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All disease begins in the gut
“All Disease Begins in the Gut.” It’s a quote attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. Traditional medical systems acknowledged the primacy of the gut; many remedies for systemic disorders involved purgatives to expel…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Supplements
Ask Leyla: How can I use coconut oil in my cooking?
Q: You tout the benefits of coconut oil, and how it’s more appropriate for high-heat cooking than some other oils—but I no longer fry foods. What other ways can I use it? A: There are many ways to use coconut…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
11 reasons why you should be using extra virgin olive oil
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Cancer Diabetes General Nutrition Heart Disease Inflammation Stroke and TIAs
Innovative therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
In a previous newsletter article and accompanying podcast, I outlined a dietary and supplement program for multiple sclerosis. We also interviewed Dr. Terry Wahls, herself an MS sufferer, who attained remission through application of a Paleo Diet (the…read more
Categories:Multiple Sclerosis Supplements
Ask Leyla: How much water should I be drinking every day?
Q: I hear a lot about how important it is to be hydrated, but I’m not always sure if I’m drinking enough to make sure that happens. What is your recommendation for how much water I should be drinking…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve increased my fat intake and now I’m gaining weight!
Q: With all the information regarding fat not making you fat, I have replaced skim milk with my 5 cups of decaf coffee a day with full fat milk. My problem is I have gained a solid 10 pounds…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
The top 15 supplements for natural MS treatment
In a recent podcast, I made the case for natural treatment of multiple sclerosis with diet, supplements, and other innovative therapies. My experience while treating MS patients for over thirty years has convinced me that while drugs have…read more
Categories:Multiple Sclerosis Probiotics Supplements
Why supplementing with prebiotic fiber makes sense
While there has been so much attention given in recent years to the importance of probiotics across a wide spectrum of important aspects of human physiology, we are just beginning to see an expansion of the medical literature…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Supplements
Dispatches from the front lines of nutrition—what you need to know about the latest health headlines
As part of our mission here at Intelligent Medicine, I try to keep my readers apprised of the latest in health news. This week, I’m bringing you three stories that caught my eye from the realm of nutrition,…read more
Ask Leyla: Does the paleo diet cause gluconeogenesis?
Q: Do ketogenic paleo diets cause any muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? A: Gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”) is made in the liver from amino acids—the building blocks of protein—to support blood sugar metabolism known as glycolysis. These amino acids…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet
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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…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: IV Vitamin C
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