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Ask Leyla: Is yacon syrup a good sugar substitute?
Q: I recently read about yacon syrup as a sugar substitute. What are your thoughts on it versus other sweeteners? Does it have a high glycemic index like agave? A: Agave is akin to high fructose corn syrup. And please…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Chronic fatigue syndrome can hit kids & teens
A large study by researchers in the U.K. has shown that CFS is not an uncommon illness among children. The study was summarized in a recent report by Rick Nauert, PhD at the website PsychCentral. Sadly, chronic fatigue…read more
Categories:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Pediatric Health
The Yeast Connection vindicated—35 years later
Those were heady times. It was 1984, and I had just completed medical school and training in internal medicine. As I began to see patients with enigmatic medical problems, the wholistic community was abuzz with a new concept:…read more
Ask Leyla: Is there such a thing as an anti-herpes diet?
Q: I suffer from cold sores, and was recently told that what I eat can affect outbreaks – specifically, that nuts could be problematic. Is this true? I eat nuts daily, but should I be avoiding them to prevent…read more
Categories:General Medicine General Nutrition
Supplement of the week: DIM
Every now and then, I like to highlight a particular supplement that my audience may not be aware of, and go in-depth about its uses, benefits, and potential drawbacks. This week, I’d like to talk to you about…read more
Categories:Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Insulin vs. glucagon: Manipulate your metabolism
You can manipulate your metabolism by changing what you eat. Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones—each with very important functions. A rise in insulin will help your cells use glucose for energy and store any excess as fat….read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
Consider gluten sensitivity in children with psychosis
Hardly a day goes by without someone telling me a story about a miraculous improvement in some form of medical condition when a person decided to eliminate gluten from his or her diet. No doubt, most would find…read more
How hyperbaric oxygen therapy can transform healthcare
This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I’m excited to share with you something that I’m convinced is a true medical breakthrough, a therapy that has the potential to revolutionize care for a variety of extremely challenging…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases General Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Muscle and Bone Health Natural Health Care Neurological Health Stroke and TIAs
Leyla Weighs In: High arachidonic acid? Blame corn
Arachidonic acid is a pro-inflammatory fatty acid responsible for the production of series 2 prostaglandins, a hallmark of inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma and arthritis, to name a couple. However, arachidonic acid is not altogether a…read more
Categories:Arthritis Asthma General Nutrition Inflammation
Inflammation linked with type 2 diabetes: Yale
How does insulin inhibit glucose production? A Yale-led research team has identified the molecular mechanism by which insulin normally inhibits production of glucose by the liver and why this process stops working in patients with type 2 diabetes,…read more
Categories:Diabetes 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…
The Role “Metabolic Fitness” Plays In Resistance to the Coronavirus, Part 2
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