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Leyla Weighs In: Don’t sweat the holidays
Sometimes the best way to stick to a diet plan is to break all the rules. Yes, I did just say that. The holidays are a perfect time to help you stick to your diet. You just have…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
13 tips for surviving the holidays: Part one
This week marks the official launch of the “holiday season.” It’s supposed to be a joyous time, full of fellowship and hope, but for many it’s a time of stress and gluttony. We embark on a non-stop “potlatch”…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety Exercise General Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition and Weight Sleep Stress
Ask Leyla: How can I safely reduce my weight while managing my diabetes?
Q: I am a 46-year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes six years ago. My most recent Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) was 8. My current medications are Metformin, Lantus and Altace. I…read more
Categories:Diabetes Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Debunking the top 7 supplement myths
Myth /miTH/ noun: a widely held but false belief or idea [Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary] Myths abound about supplements, so let’s tackle some of the most common with a Recommended Daily Allowance of the facts. 1) If you eat…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Supplements Surgery
Ask Leyla: Why isn’t my sister’s bone density improving?
Q: My sister is 59 years old and has gone from osteopenia to osteoporosis. A year ago she started Fosamax, strontium, 350 mg calcium, 1,000 IU vitamin D and 450 mg magnesium among other vitamins including fish oil. She…read more
Categories:Allergy Autoimmune Diseases Digestive Health Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
Latest FDA moves could stop further research on supplements
By Alliance for Natural Health
…and turn supplements into drugs. What is this agency thinking? Action Alert! What the FDA does about supplements is usually complicated—we think intentionally so, in order to confuse Congress and critics. Bear with us as we try to disentangle…read more
Categories:Supplements
12 natural ways to protect your heart and lower your CRP
We spend a lot of time obsessing over cholesterol, but did you know that another blood test may be even more predictive of the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke? Hs-CRP, or high-sensitivity C-reactive protein…read more
Ask Leyla: What can I do to stop my hair loss?
Q: I had my thyroid removed in 2009 due to large nodules. My hair continues to fall out. I am taking Armour Thyroid, use tea tree shampoo, biotin shampoo, take fish oil, vitamins C, D and E, evening primrose…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases Endocrinology Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Hypothyroidism Skin and Hair
DHA keeps your brain healthy
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a central role in brain health. As I have discussed before, one of the key factors that correlates levels of DHA to…read more
Natural treatment options for inflammatory bowel disease
In last week’s Intelligent Medicine newsletter, I discussed the conditions that fall under the umbrella of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and what can cause them. (If you missed that newsletter, you can read the article here.) This week,…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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…
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
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