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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?
By Ami Brannon
I was skeptical at first, but after I synced some of my favorite music—Audioslave—with the Neuvana wave form, I fell into a sort of meditative state, and enjoyed the music with a deep appreciation of the textures…read more
How does it end?
COVID-19 pessimists feel vindicated this month as cases surge in parts of the US that thought they’d dodged the coronavirus bullet; the baseball season is in doubt with entire teams quarantining and out of action; Dr. Fauci…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Ask Leyla: What is causing my low energy?
Q: I’m a 39-year-old woman who often finds myself with low energy. Do you have any suggestions for what might be causing it, or possible solutions? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Why did the U.S. get hit so hard with COVID-19?
When news of a novel respiratory virus broke in March, who could have predicted that the U.S. would eventually lead the world in deaths? It was anticipated that China, with its packed cities and 1.4 billion inhabitants,…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Leyla Weighs In: The path of least resistance
Human behavior tells us (dictates) we are more likely to choose the path of least resistance. Not because we’re lazy, but because disruption in our lives is not desirable. The path of least resistance requires only minimal…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition
9 Ways to Look and Feel Younger
Aging may be inevitable, but feeling your age is not. While some factors of age are beyond our control, there’s plenty we can do to help ourselves continue feeling younger, longer. Check out these nine tips for taking care…read more
The New York Times has a bias problem (No, it’s not what you think)
When I was in junior high school and was assigned a report for civics class, I remember going to the New York Times for an authoritative account of whatever important news story was breaking. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated,…read more
Categories:Supplements
Ask Leyla: Glycemic index vs. glycemic load
Q: What is the difference between the glycemic index and glycemic load? Is it true that if one eats a high glycemic food along with foods higher in protein, fat and fiber they will slow down the absorption…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Midsummer musings
Twin Epidemics: During the last few months, I’ve often made the point that COVID-19 is a public health crisis superimposed on another epidemic—that of chronic degenerative diseases that are tied to our Western lifestyles. Junk food, sedentary lifestyle,…read more
Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?
Q: You’ve talked about high triglycerides being an important risk factor for heart disease—even more so than cholesterol. What can I do to lower mine? A: Yes, that’s right. It’s not all about cholesterol when it comes to heart disease….read more
Categories:Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome
The path to a COVID-19 vaccine
Let me begin by saying this is not an anti-vaccination screed. I know full well that passions run high on this issue, but remember Will Smith’s portrayal of a lone pandemic survivor in the 2007 movie I Am…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Ask Leyla: Should I start drinking red wine for heart health?
Q: I’ve never been a heavy drinker, but I’ve heard red wine has beneficial compounds for heart health. I’d like to start drinking it, but am unsure which wine is best. How do I know which red…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health
Physician, heal thyself—or not?
Self-care is one of my fundamental tenets. We over-rely on our health care system to deliver us health outcomes—many of which lie within the locus of our personal responsibility. Conversely, it’s been said that “A physician who treats…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla weighs in: Diets and willpower, deconstructed
We are on a forever quest to find the best diet to lose weight and reach our health goals. The diet that will finally cure the epidemic of overweight and obesity. There is no shortage of experts…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Paleo Diet
How omega-3s support your body’s immune response
We hear so much about the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids these days, but sourcing products free of contamination is a big consideration when supplementing. Here’s some helpful information from our friends at Biotics Research. —Dr….read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
Add turmeric to your healthy living goals for 2020
By Gina Haynie
Intro: I’ve been talking about the benefits of turmeric for a VERY long time. Here’s a succinct rundown of its health benefits from the folks at Future Pharm, who have developed a highly potent delivery system for this core supplement ….read more
Categories:Inflammation Joint Health Supplements
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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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I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2”…
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Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary…
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Amid the consternation over the coronavirus pandemic, news of an important health research breakthrough…
Leyla Weighs In: Diverticulitis
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