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12 drugs you should never take (part 1 of 3)
Oftentimes, when people hear the phrase “the dangers of prescription drugs,” they think of the problems that arise when patients abuse drugs, either taking drugs they haven’t been prescribed or not taking medications in accordance with the instructions…read more
Categories:Allergy Colds and Respiratory Infections Depression/Anxiety Ear, Nose and Throat Flu General Medicine Sinusitis Substance Dependency
Top 10 Intelligent Medicine Podcasts
One of the best-kept secrets about Intelligent Medicine is that it’s not just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real time. Each week, we also generate three or…read more
Categories:Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Digestive Health General Medicine General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Heart Disease Heart Health Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet Supplements
Ask Leyla: Falling asleep after a meal?
Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. …read more
Categories:Diabetes Hypoglycemia Sleep
12 supplements you should NEVER take
As you already know, I’m a big proponent of nutritional supplements. The majority of supplement manufacturers are responsible and ethical, and their claims are, by and large, science-based. That does not mean that I suspend my critical faculties…read more
Categories:Aging Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Gluten Sensitivity Heart Health Nutrition Controversies Supplements
Ask Leyla: Vitamin D
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and my levels are still low. Why? A: There are many reasons serum vitamin D levels remain low, even after longtime supplementation. First, how much vitamin D are you taking?…read more
Ask Leyla: Leaky gut
Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental…read more
Are vegetarians healthier than meat-eaters? So NOT, according to shocking new studies
The popular view these days is that vegetarians live longer and are healthier than their meat-eating counterparts. Sometimes, when taking a dietary history with a new patient, they will say apologetically “I’m trying to cut down on my…read more
Categories:Allergy Asthma Autoimmune Diseases Cancer General Nutrition Headache/Migraine Heart Disease Heart Health Nutrition Controversies Osteoporosis
Iron helps fatigue — even with normal iron levels and no anemia
This article originally appeared on Vitality101 with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. In people with chronic fatigue, this double-blind placebo-controlled study shows a marked increase in energy by addressing with iron supplementation — even when the iron blood tests are…read more
Categories:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Supplements
14 natural products to conquer spring allergies
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2014! You’ve made it. The Freeze has lifted, but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Soon spring blossoms will adorn our trees, and our cars and patios will be coated with a dusting of…read more
Categories:Allergy Supplements
Leyla weighs in: Take care of your liver
The liver is an organ essential to life. As the body’s filter, everything we swallow passes through it. The liver is the major organ of elimination and the manager of the entire detoxification process in the body. We…read more
Categories:General Medicine Immunity Liver disease
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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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Mood disorders abound these days, making them among the most common reasons people seek medical…
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Every winter, when the roads become impassable up north, I schedule a bike trip…
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Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a…
Homeopathy: A Gentler and Safer Way Towards Health, Part 1
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