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Clinical Focus: The cancer-preventive properties of sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Young broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Autism Cancer General Nutrition Parkinson's Disease Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Eat pasta to get skinny? Not so fast
Oh but wouldn’t it be great if it were true? I have the study in hand so let me break it down for you: As reported in Nutrition & Diabetes, this observational study’s objective was to examine any…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
5 incredible Alzheimer’s facts you probably don’t know
Today, take a moment to consider these five amazing facts about Alzheimer’s Disease. How many did you know before reading? Alzheimer’s is preventable. More than 50% of Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented with specific attention to certain modifiable…read more
My foray into personalized genetic testing (part two)
In Part One of this article, I discussed some of the limitations of Ancestry.com and 23andMe. So, wanting to take a deeper dive into my genetic traits, I crunched the raw data I’d received using several services which…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Gluten sensitivity vs. celiac disease
Q: It seems like the phrase “gluten free” is everywhere these days, and I hear a lot about gluten sensitivity/intolerance and celiac disease. Are these the same thing? And if not, what’s the difference between celiac disease and gluten…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity
My foray into personalized genetic testing
Last year, I recorded a podcast exploring the potentials and limitations of personalized genetic testing. Recently, your intrepid science investigator (me!) submitted saliva and stool samples as kind of a science fair project; I test-drove some of the…read more
Categories:General Medicine
The 7 best supplements for GERD sufferers
In previous installments of this series on GERD we’ve discussed the many downsides of acid-blocking medications and why just treating acidity doesn’t get to the root cause of reflux symptoms. We’ve also tackled the question of how diet…read more
Categories:GERD Probiotics Supplements
Ask Leyla: I have a healthy BMI, but a high waist-to-hip ratio – what should I do?
Q: My BMI is 19.8 but my waist-to-hip ratio is .96. My body fat percentage as measured in a health club ranges from 38 to 40 percent! My doctor said it’s hereditary—both my mother and grandmother carried weight around…read more
Categories:Obesity
The best drink for anyone with allergies or inflammation
For over 3,000 years, tea has been used as a medicinal beverage. Now modern science has discovered that a special type of tea, oolong, may offer unique anti-allergic benefits. Oolong tea is made from partially fermented tea leaves,…read more
Categories:Allergy Inflammation
How to reduce your dependency on acid-blocking meds – or eliminate them entirely!
In last week’s article, I outlined some of the downsides of PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)—powerful acid-blocking drugs used to treat GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). These include Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex, Zegerid, Dexilant, and Prevacid. These drugs are cash…read more
Categories:GERD Inflammation
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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: COVID-19 and More
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