Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing

written by Dr. Ronald Hoffman | June 11, 2026

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Deprescribing

Deprescribing thyroid and other meds in older adults
Can I safely take serrapeptase for longer than four weeks?
I want to take nattokinase but isn’t there a ‘clot dislodging’ risk?
Could you discuss C. difficile and how to treat it?

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: In-Door Stair Climbing

I do stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors. Is this worthwhile?
The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during X-ray procedures. What say you?
I have a queasy stomach feeling, and my blood sugar is higher than usual. What are your thoughts?
I’ve been using magnesium taurate to control palpitations and find I need more than usual.
A comment about performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports