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Ask Leyla: Do you have any tips for maintaining my ketogenic diet?
Q: I have tried somewhat successfully to burn my persistent fat with this diet but find the 20-30 grams daily carbohydrate allowance hard to maintain. I also like to enjoy a glass or two of good red wine with…read more
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These bugs may improve your mood
You’ve heard of the term probiotics, and likely prebiotics as well, but now we are hearing about “psychobiotics.” These have been defined as: living organisms that, when ingested in adequate amounts, produces a health benefit in patients suffering from…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Probiotics Stress Supplements
NEWSFLASH: Heartburn not caused by excess acidity!
For nearly 80 years it’s been unchallenged scientific dogma that heartburn (more recently dubbed GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a matter of unchecked acid secretion. Tens of millions of Americans have chewed calcium pills, quaffed 1st generation…read more
Categories:GERD Inflammation
Leyla Weighs In: Health is wealth
“When you have your health, you have everything.” I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true! In fact, this message is more important today than at any other time in our lives. The state of our…read more
Categories:General Medicine General Nutrition GMO
10 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat – UPDATED!
We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest…read more
Categories:Allergy Inflammation Nutrition and Weight Obesity Stress
Ask Leyla: Which type of exercise is healthier: endurance training or intervals?
Q: Which is preferable for health and conditioning, long, grueling marathons or relatively short bursts of intense aerobic activity? Some say the latter is more natural. A: Let me first say, I think all forms of exercise are beneficial to…read more
Categories:Exercise
More good news about olive leaf extract
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 Alzheimer’s Diabetes Heart Disease Infections Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Ask Leyla: What foods should I avoid with diverticulosis?
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis. I am researching which foods to avoid and which to eat – however, I’m getting conflicting information. Can you clear this up for me? A: Diverticulosis is very common, especially in those…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Diverticulitis
Eggs and heart health
I don’t think there’s any more controversial food than eggs. By and large, the reason we have been told to avoid eating eggs is because they contain cholesterol, and indeed that’s true. A typical egg may contain…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health Nutrition Controversies
Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside
I’m in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I’m constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations,…read more
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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…
The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 1
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