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The misleading vegan diet twin study
Once again, it’s science and medical reporting via press release: “Rare study on identical twins confirms vegan diet’s broad health boost”—New Atlas “Identical Twins Study Reveals Something We All Secretly Knew About Vegan Diets—When it comes to…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Five tips for staying well during the holiday season
It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular…read more
Natural interventions for fatty liver disease
You may have never heard of it, but it’s so prevalent, chances are that you or someone you know suffers from it. Alcohol and hepatitis C used to be the main reasons why people ended up with…read more
Categories:Fatty Liver
Ask Leyla: What can I do to reduce menstrual cramps?
Q: My granddaughter suffers terrible cramps during her monthly periods. She is 27 years old. I mentioned to her it may have something to do with her diet. Any suggestions? A: Many women are plagued with primary dysmenorrhea,…read more
Categories:Women’s Health
A new way food allergies can kill you
It was an evening flight from Las Vegas to New York City. Thirty years ago, I was returning from an integrative medicine conference, feeling exhausted and coming down with a cold. Suddenly the announcement came: “If there’s…read more
Categories:Food Sensitivity
Ask Leyla: What can be done to improve bone mineral density?
Q: My sister is 59 years old and her bone health has progressed to osteoporosis. A year ago she started Fosamax, strontium, calcium, 1000 IU vitamin D, and magnesium among other vitamins including fish oil. She is…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health
Three ways to leverage the power of CBD
By Lex Pelger
My favorite company dispensing hemp-derived products, CV Sciences offers a wide array of formulas to meet consumers’ needs. When it comes to CBD, it’s necessary to individualize. Learn about some of CV Sciences’ innovative options below. —Dr….read more
Categories:Inflammation Skin and Hair Sleep Sponsored Supplements
These are a few of my least favorite things (part three)
Intelligent Medicine means combining the best of high-tech medicine and the best of natural therapies to promote health and cure disease. But that doesn’t mean I uncritically endorse the worst examples of excesses from both realms; I’m an…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Medications Mental and Emotional Health Muscle and Bone Health
Ask Leyla: How do I raise my HDL?
Q: I’ve been working on optimizing my cholesterol levels: Total cholesterol: 202 LDL: 150 HDL: 39 Triglycerides: 67 How can I increase my HDL without also increasing my LDL? I exercise regularly and adhere to a low carb,…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
These are a few of my least favorite things (part two)
Last week, I weighed in with a few of my top choices for things that are an affront to Intelligent Medicine. Here are some more of my picks: E-bikes: As an inveterate cyclist, I hailed the development of modern e-bikes with compact…read more
Categories:General Medicine Heart Health Neurological Health
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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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Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
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Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
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"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
Beyond Flavor: Understanding MSG and Its Impact on Health, Part 1
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