Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: COVID-19 Update and More
April 15, 2020
Surprising finding: Smokers no worse off in Coronavirus pandemic; I got a fatty liver diagnosis. What foods should I avoid and what supplements should I take?; What changes can my son make to his diet to combat his animal dander allergies?; What do the various food labels mean like, natural, organic, grass-fed, free-range, etc? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: COVID-19 Comprehensive Coverage
April 9, 2020
Sheltering in place in New York City; Processed foods make a pandemic comeback; My baby grandson is due for his vaccinations in NYC soon. Should that appointment be postponed until after COVID-19 has passed?; Will someone who gets COVID-19 and recovers have immunity to the disease in the future? Would that person also require a vaccine?; Is there a difference in the immunity acquired by a COVID-19 survivor and a vaccine-induced immunity?; Would the microwave make a good sterilizer for cloth masks, gloves, food, and paper money? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: COVID-19 Comprehensive Coverage

Can I reuse disposable gloves by keeping them in a bag for a week in my hot car? I live in Florida; I take hydroxychloroquine for arthritis. Will I be able to get my medication during the pandemic?; I would like to purchase a UV light to kill germs in my home. Do you have a recommendation?; Do you have any opinion about taking quinine pills in low doses prophylactically against COVID-19? What do you think of theaflavin for inhibiting coronavirus? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Continuing Coronavirus Coverage
April 1, 2020
Coronavirus update; Should I wear a mask all the time while outside?; Is the virus airborne? Will I catch it on the golf course?; The coronavirus is said to stay on cardboard for 24 hours. How should we handle opening the mail and packages?; My husband has been putting the mail in the freezer. Is there any evidence that this can kill the virus? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Continuing Coronavirus Coverage

Pollen exposure weakens innate defense against respiratory viruses; How much IV vitamin C should a hospitalized patient get?; How effective is IV vitamin C and antioxidants? Should folks who are healthy take it preventively?; I'm 71 and my doctor put me on cefdinir for my nasal congestion and symptoms. Now I'm having shortness of breath--any advice?; I'm concerned about the social unrest that may ensue from keeping young people cooped up inside due to the virus. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Covid-19 Myths and Facts
March 25, 2020
Intelligent TeleMedicine: We are having remote appointments via telephone and Skype; Can coronavirus be transmitted via food or food preparation?; Would a spray of colloidal silver or Xlear sprayed into the nose kill coronavirus?; Did the use of aspirin cause more damage and death during the Spanish flu pandemic? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Silent Reflux

I have a partial tear of the distal biceps tendon. What would you advise to help me recover faster?; I have silent reflux LPR. Can I take D-Hist? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Do we need milk?
March 18, 2020
Do we need milk?; How long after taking SPMs will it take to see hs-CRP and other inflammatory markers improve?; What are your thoughts about migraine medicines, side effects and their potential to help? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Prostate, Thyroid and More

Now that I'm on Metformin, does it make sense to continue taking blood sugar support supplements?; What supplements do you suggest to promote a healthy prostate?; What is a healthy dosage of iodine for a person with a family history of thyroid dysfunction?; If one takes large doses of melatonin, would it "tell" the body to stop producing it naturally? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus, Seniors and Those with Asthma
March 11, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; What would you specifically recommend for seniors and those with asthma with regard to Coronavirus? Click HERE for part 2.