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Ask Leyla: What’s the best time of day to take my supplements?
Q: Are there better times of day to take supplements? I know such vitamins as A, C, D, etc., should be taken with meals, but what about magnesium, CoQ10 and fish oil? Are there more benefits to taking them…read more
Categories:Supplements
Low-weight, high-repetition exercise adds bone density
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s website, PillAdvised. Findings defy prior assumptions that heavy weightlifting is necessary for building bone mass. A new research study finds that low-weight, high-repetition resistance training increases bone mineral density in adults,…read more
Categories:Exercise Muscle and Bone Health
28 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
With all the talk of turkey and the brewing madness of Black Friday on the horizon, sometimes Thanksgiving can be swallowed up by anything but thankfulness. Or, for some, it’s simply difficult to look at their lives and…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Don’t let the Holidays derail your healthy eating habits
Sometimes the best way to stick to a diet plan is to break all the rules. Yes, that’s just what I said. The holidays are a perfect time to help you stick to your diet. You just have…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
Coffee – a healthy choice
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. It has been estimated that around 60% of Americans over the age of 18 report that they are “regular” coffee drinkers. No doubt what most motivates this consumption is the…read more
9 things your doctor doesn’t know about supplements (but definitely should)
It’s no secret that many practitioners of mainstream medicine are not as well-versed in the benefits of supplements as one would hope. But sometimes, this deficit goes beyond lack of information all the way to misinformation. Here are…read more
Categories:Cancer Muscle and Bone Health Supplements Surgery
Ask Leyla: Are nitrites really that bad for me?
Q: I am avoiding bacon only because of nitrites. However, in doing my research on exactly what nitrites are, I am seeing a lot of sites claiming that nitrites are not bad for you. I’m confused again. Are nitrites…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Why intravenous vitamin therapies are a mainstay of integrative practice
This week, as you read this column, I’ll be presenting a course on intravenous (IV) therapies at the annual scientific conference of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). This marks the 30th year that I’ve been…read more
Categories:Asthma Cancer Supplements Ulcerative Colitis Women’s Health
10 tips for healthy exercise in fibromyalgia
This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, Vitality101. In recent newsletters, I’ve discussed the basics of using the S.H.I.N.E.® Protocol: Sleep Hormones Infections Nutrition, and Exercise as able To recover from CFS and fibromyalgia, double-blind placebo-controlled research…read more
Categories:Exercise Fibromyalgia
14 supplements you should NEVER take – updated! (part two)
Last week, I gave you the first seven supplements you should never take – products that I feel are overhyped, under-researched, or downright dangerous. This week, I’m continuing on that topic with even more supplements to watch out…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity Men’s Health Obesity 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…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: COVID-19 Updates
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