Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gummy Vitamins
September 11, 2019
I'm about 20 pounds overweight and have difficulty losing weight. Could it be because of my TSH levels?; My left carotid artery is 50% blocked. What kind of diet changes should I be looking at?; What is the deal with gummy vitamins? How effective are they? They used to be for kids but now are there are dozens of types for adults!; What is your nutrition routine before a workout? I run out of gas after 15 holes on the golf course. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: CBD
September 4, 2019
Low-fat diet depletes testosterone whereas low carb diet increases it; Is long term antibiotic use for Lyme disease associated with hearing loss?; Have you heard about the drug Antabuse for Lyme? Would the herb Kudzu offer the same benefit?; CBD oil for essential tremor and CBN for insomnia; Are there any holistic measures to prevent vasovagal syncope? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla Part 2: Blood Pressure

I have a history of heart disease in my family and my blood pressure is erratic. Should I be concerned?; Are annual dental x-rays necessary while my teeth and gums are in very good health?; I have low white blood cell, low red blood cell and platelet counts. Is this due to overexercising? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fluoridated Water
August 28, 2019
Drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy may lower IQ in sons; Here's to mentors!; I can run a 7 1/2-minute mile run one day but then the very next day I'm out of breath doing a 9-minute mile. Why?; I'm allergic to poison oak and now get welts and bumps where I've had severe outbreaks in the past when exposed to it. Does this make sense? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Thinning Hair

I've been taking MK-7 for years but found out I have plaque all over the place! Have my bad habits caught up with me?; My 76-year-old father has Parkinson's and lately was found to have a very low white blood cell, red blood cell and hemoglobin counts. Can you shed any light on this?; Three months ago I noticed that my hair is thinning and my eyebrows are disappearing. I don't have anemia and my thyroid is normal. How should I begin to investigate this? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Red Meat
August 21, 2019
What say you to Dr. Mirkin's critique of your article on TMAO?; What about Neu5Gc -- the leading theory on the harmful effects of red meat? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hyaluronic Acid

My wife had an appendectomy 45 years ago, does that increase her risk of Parkinson's disease?; Do you have any information on pneumatosis? Is there a treatment to correct it?; Are there any harmful effects of taking hyaluronic acid with my diabetes medicines?; I'm on medication that forbids eating grapefruit. What does that mean for the fruit and veggie pills I take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Modern Medicine
August 14, 2019
Is modern medicine overrated?; I have osteopenia and shattered my tibia requiring a plate and screws. Am I good candidate for strontium?; About contrast dyes for MRI: Is it more likely to DIE from the DYE or to DIE from a misdiagnosis because we refused the DYE? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Coronary Plaque

What do you think of The Kaufmann Protocol by Dr. Sandra Kaufmann?; I take Kyolic and MK7 due to having coronary plaque but won't that destabilize the plaque and cause a coronary event?; Is biotin safe to take daily? I've read that there's little evidence to support hair regrowth. Your thoughts?; Lately I've noticed that my sense of taste is virtually nonexistent. Could this be from the recent dental work I had? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Oatmeal
August 7, 2019
Paleo diet may increase risk of cardiovascular disease?; With its relatively low glycemic index and its nutritional value, oatmeal should not be a concern for prediabetics or diabetics. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.