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Winter potpourri: Choline, live fast/die young, processed meats, and toxic fish
Choline: Little-known nutritional fact—according to a recent article in Science Daily, it’s estimated that more than 90% of Americans are not meeting the recommended daily intake of choline. We know that choline is a dietary precursor to acetylcholine, an essential neurotransmitter. In…read more
Leyla Weighs In: My go-to roast chicken
I come home from work on a typical weekday and pull out of the fridge an approximately 3 ½ pound organic chicken I purchased the other day with my other groceries—salad greens and other veggies to roast…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
It’s 2023 and dietary recommendations continue to disappoint
First the good news: According to a Harvard study released this month, a variety of healthy diet patterns dramatically reduced the risk of dying from a multitude of diseases. The study was huge—comprising over 75,000 women and 44,000 men…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are the benefits of DHEA?
Q: I keep hearing about DHEA. What exactly is it, and how important is DHEA to health? Should I take a supplement? How can I boost my DHEA levels naturally? A: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a vital hormone…read more
Categories:Endocrinology
Endurance vs. strength training—which is better?
As millions of Americans resolve to get into better shape for the new year, questions inevitably arise: What are the relative benefits of endurance vs. strength training? What’s the ideal ratio? And does it depend on the…read more
Categories:Exercise
Leyla Weighs In: Red food dye and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
A recent study from McMaster University concludes long-term consumption of certain artificial food dyes can be a potential trigger to IBD such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Allure Red food coloring, which includes FD&C Red 40 and…read more
Categories:ADD/ADHD Crohn's Disease IBD
Tame your sugar cravings in ‘23
Undoubtedly, one of this year’s most popular New Year’s resolutions will be to “cut down on sugar”—especially after the non-stop potlatch most of us have experienced in December. But it’s not easy, because one of the most…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Diet compliance and your busy life; Navigating your therapeutic diet
Q: I’m on a strict therapeutic diet for an autoimmune condition and am worried about being able to stay on my plan and maintain a social life. How do I navigate this without wrecking my diet? I don’t want…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
SRW redefines what it means to age
Longevity Researcher Greg Macpherson is one of my favorite podcast guests. He’s the founder of Science Research Wellness (SRW Labs) which has rolled out a highly innovative suite of supplements that harness the latest breakthroughs on the…read more
Categories:Aging Sponsored Supplements
Emotional wellness: A supporting role for dietary supplements.*
Surveys reveal mood problems are surging in prevalence. In this detailed discussion from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance, you’ll learn about the role several familiar nutraceuticals may play for emotional wellness—plus a roll-out of a…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
Natural immune system support
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
On a recent trip to Iceland, I threw this suite of Vital Nutrients immune support products in my suitcase. It was the perfect way to fortify me against travel-related stress, allergens, and pathogens! –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
Cocoa flavanols boost cognition, mood and cardiovascular health
By Alan Frost, Founder and President of FlavaNaturals
As a chocolate lover, I was getting fewer of the benefits and more of the extra calories even from 90% cocoa bars. Now with FlavaNaturals I’m assured of obtaining the full health dividends of cocoa flavanols along…read more
Are your probiotics falling short? Why it is important for your probiotics to contain “Postbiotics.”
You might assume all probiotics are basically the same. But after reading this article by my good colleague, Dr. Ross Pelton, an internationally acknowledged expert in microbiome science and Scientific Director of Essential Formulas Inc., you’ll likely…read more
Categories:Probiotics Sponsored Supplements
The 14 worst health news stories of 2022 (part two)
Last week, I gave you the first half of my list of the worst health news stories of the year. This week, I’m back with part two! So without further ado, here are seven more health news headscratchers…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Focus in the New Year: Your terrain
2023 will be a time to think differently about health, wellness, disease and even contagion as our great awakening unfolds. The health of your terrain is a determinant of your vulnerability to illness. Whether it’s cold and…read more
Categories:General Medicine
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Last week, I gave you the first half of my list of the worst health news…
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2023 will be a time to think differently about health, wellness, disease and even contagion…
In keeping with an Intelligent Medicine tradition, as the year draws to a close, I…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 30, Part 1: Questionable Pharma Practices
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