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Fats are worse for you than carbs? Really??
“Saturated Fat Increases Risk for Liver Disease More Than Sugar or Unsaturated Fat,” exults the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (a pro-vegan group): “Saturated fat intake is more harmful to the liver than sugar or unsaturated fat, according…read more
Categories:Liver disease Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount…read more
New York Times columnist gets it wrong again about integrative and complementary medicine
Once again, I feel compelled to respond to yet another snarky, wrong-headed attack on the medicine I espouse in a column in the New York Times. Sometimes, when I share these hit pieces with colleagues, they say: “Don’t give…read more
Categories:General Medicine Natural Health Care
Ask Leyla: Why do I feel sick if I don’t eat every few hours?
Q: I have adult female friends who are somewhat overweight who say if they don’t eat every three hours they feel nauseous and sick. The foods they eat are not from healthy sources. Is their nausea a withdrawal…read more
Categories:Food Sensitivity Hypoglycemia
Is the Whole30 diet right for you? (part two)
After two and a half years of the Whole30Diet, I’d like to share my personal impressions with you. I’ve already written extensively about the diet here and here. You can also listen to a podcast where I discuss it. My experience with the…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet
Leyla Weighs In: In pursuit of instant gratification
Do you desire pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment? Maybe you operate on the Pleasure Principle—the force that compels us to gratify our urges, wants and needs now rather than later, because to deny them causes varying…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Do you make these mistakes when buying or storing olive oil?
To my readers: I’ve often written about the importance of high-quality extra virgin olive oil as part of a heart-healthy diet. Today, I wanted to share with you a piece by someone who’s even more passionate about…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction
A fascinating article written by an expert for one of our newest sponsors, Klaire Labs. Enjoy! – Dr. Hoffman Nutritional dietary supplements use is on the rise in the United States, both among consumers and…read more
Categories:Supplements
Omega-3’s lesser known benefit: Boosting your immunity
By Jolie Root
My audience knows that I’m a big believer in fish oil. I recommend it on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Most of you know about how important fish oil can be as…read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
What are colostrum’s effects on the whole body?
Colostrum is the first food of life for newborn mammals. It provides antibodies, carbohydrates, and protein to help a baby grow and develop. Perhaps best of all, colostrum’s effects extend across the whole body. Now, let’s take a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Immunity Muscle and Bone Health Neurological Health Skin and Hair Skin Conditions Supplements
24 ways we should fundamentally transform our healthcare system
The recent collapse of the Trump-Ryan healthcare bill in Congress has left an expectant nation in a state of confusion. While some on the right and on the left have exulted in the demise of the AHCA, moderates…read more
Categories:General Medicine Healthcare
Ask Leyla: Is it safe to cook with aluminum?
Q: We are incorporating wild Alaskan salmon into our diets regularly. We cook them either in the oven or on the grill in aluminum foil. Is it healthy and safe to cook in aluminum foil? A: I don’t…read more
Is the Whole30 diet right for you?
Two and a half years ago, I first began my exploration of the Paleo Diet via the Whole30 modified Paleo program, and I remain as impressed with the results as ever. Whole30 has only increased in popularity…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Paleo Diet
Leyla Weighs In: Out of sight, out of mind—The case for purging your pantry
A big obstacle to maintaining your diet is all the goodies available—often, right in your own kitchen. When that box of cookies or candy bar is calling you from the cupboard, it can be difficult to resist….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Essential fatty acids don’t help dry eye—or do they?
“Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye . . . Despite insufficient evidence establishing the effectiveness of omega-3s, clinicians and their patients have been inclined to try the supplements for a variety…read more
Categories:Eye Health General Nutrition 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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Two and a half years ago, I first began my exploration of the Paleo Diet…
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A big obstacle to maintaining your diet is all the goodies available—often, right in your…
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“Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye . . .…
Leyla Weighs In: Can Your Liver Impact Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
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