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The real reason GMO matters
When I lecture to the general public, as well as to healthcare professionals, I often ask the question, “How do you feel about GMO foods?” The results are almost universally negative. Generally, the audiences come to the conclusion…read more
Categories:GMO Microbiome
The ugly truth emerges about synthetic thyroid medication
A new study confirms something that I’ve believed from the very start of my medical career: For many patients, standard synthetic thyroid medication (Synthroid, levo-thyroxine) doesn’t work well. About 15 percent of the 10-12 million people in the U.S….read more
Categories:Endocrinology Medications
Ask Leyla: Are protein bars a healthy meal replacement?
Q: I see protein bars and meal replacement bars advertised everywhere, but I’ve always wondered if they’re really “good” for you. What do you think of protein bars? Are they a healthy snack or meal replacement? A: My biggest pet…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Sudden cardiac death – magnesium reduces risk
More than half of men and two thirds of women who experience sudden death from cardiac causes do not present any clinically recognized heart disease before they die. That means they hadn’t been diagnosed with angina, or narrowing…read more
Categories:Heart Health Supplements
Why you shouldn’t get your health advice from celebrities
Stars are lining up, telling us how to vote, what wireless networks to use, what luxury cars to drive. Now they’re weighing in on our health choices. Recently, Ben Stiller offered his take on the PSA test, a…read more
Categories:Cancer Men’s Health Prostate Disorders
Test your “Health IQ” – round three!
It’s that time again! Time for another installment of Intelligent Medicine’s “Test Your Health IQ” quiz. You can also test your knowledge in our previous quizzes, part one and part two. According to an article in The Los Angeles…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: How can one alleviate joint pain?
Q: My mother suffers from joint pain. She is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise. Is there anything she can take to alleviate her joint pain? A: Joint pain can occur for many reasons, not least…read more
Categories:Arthritis Food Sensitivity Inflammation
Are “paleo snacks” an oxymoron?
Recently, a well-meaning patient, apparently inspired by my foray into the Whole30, brought me a Paleo “bar” as a treat. The gesture was appreciated, and I was thankful, but after the patient left, I perused the ingredients: Dates, Egg…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet
Ask Leyla: How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?
Q: I had a kidney stone for the first time (52 year-old male), and I was researching why this happened at this stage of the game. I read how a gut bacteria called Oxalobacter formigenes metabolizes oxalates in the…read more
Categories:Endocrinology Microbiome Probiotics
Migraine headache remedy for treatment and prevention
Migraine headaches represent a serious health issue in America today, and the statistics are staggering. As many as 13% of adults experience migraine headaches, and as many as 5 million experience at least one migraine attack each month….read more
Categories:Headache/Migraine 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…
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