Food Sensitivity
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Ask Leyla: Do I have to give up eating eggs?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I have a problem with eating eggs lately. After eating them hard-boiled, scrambled, or as an omelet, I’m fine until the next meal a few hours later. Then I get abdominal pain and need to use the restroom. It…read more
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Ask Leyla: Could poor diet be causing ADD?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My girlfriend eats fast-food at least once a day. Her daughter has been raised with no vegetables, no fruit, packaged chicken nuggets, and tons of soda for the most part since age 2. Now 12 years old, she is about…read more
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Leyla weighs in: Healing and the intrinsic value of time
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
When healing takes longer than expected, staying on a therapeutic diet can feel more like punishment than the medical nutrition therapy intended. Ditching efforts to remain compliant before real progress has taken place can cause the healing process to halt,…read more
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Ask Leyla: How can I heal my leaky gut?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental toxins, food additives, pesticides,…read more
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Ask Leyla: Is soy bad for me?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I read various health newsletters and books and websites on nutritional advice, which I would like your opinion on. I recently saw one of those click-bait videos whose tagline was: “Which health food should you be avoiding?” It turns out…read more
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Ask Leyla: Why do I feel sick if I don’t eat every few hours?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I have adult female friends who are somewhat overweight who say if they don’t eat every three hours they feel nauseous and sick. The foods they eat are not from healthy sources. Is their nausea a withdrawal symptom or a…read more
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Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. Was it a…read more
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Ask Leyla: What’s causing my heart palpitations?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I have a problem with palpitations. They start after I eat around 11:30am and continue until I fall asleep. I was given a clean bill of health yesterday by my cardiologist. All labs and echocardiogram are normal. I’m taking…read more
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Intelligent Medicine Health News Review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Every week, I share my insights with you on various health topics, from the latest news to seasonal concerns to in-depth examinations of particular areas of interest. But every now and then, I like to give my take on a…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…
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 23, Part 1
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