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How sugar changed the world
In 1425, Henry, a Portuguese duke, ordered the planting of a new crop on one of his territories. It was a crop that would change the world: sugar cane. The location was the formerly uninhabited Atlantic island…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition Obesity
Ask Leyla: How do I manage morning hunger with intermittent fasting?
Q: I want to start intermittent fasting (IF), but I’m quite hungry in the morning when I get up—which is early—and especially after my morning exercise. And shouldn’t I be eating some protein after a workout? How…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Five issues I have with integrative medicine
I spend a lot of time criticizing the excesses of conventional medicine here on Intelligent Medicine. It’s expensive, depersonalized, can deliver devastating side effects, and doesn’t get to root causes of most disease. On the other hand, the very…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: What causes constipation and how can I relieve it?
Q: I find that periodically, I suffer bouts of constipation. I’ve had a hard time pinpointing what might be at the root of it. Can you share some of the common causes of constipation, and what can…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
Leyla Weighs In: Got high blood pressure? Check your meds!
If you’ve been told of recent high blood pressure, you are likely concerned about its impact on your health. Most often, high blood pressure is due to weight gain, stress, and a poor lifestyle. Losing five to…read more
Categories:Hypertension
11 ways you can predict how long you’ll live
Among the most pressing questions I get in daily practice is: “Doc, how long do I have to live?” Even when posed by a patient with “terminal” cancer, it’s a hard one to answer. The patient’s viability…read more
Categories:Aging
Ask Leyla: Bowel Movements: What’s regular?
Q: A lot of health gurus brag that they move their bowels three times daily. It seems one consistent bowel movement around the same time every day seems more natural. How important do you think it is…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
August auguries 2023
Fragrant memories: One of the most remarkable stories of the summer comes to us from researchers at the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine. The role of smells in kindling recollections has long been a literary theme, most…read more
Ask Leyla: Should I have metal dental fillings removed to reduce mercury exposure?
Q: My daughter is seriously considering having the silver fillings in her teeth removed in order to protect her future children from toxicity and possible learning disabilities. What are the health risks to her—not getting it done…read more
Categories:Dental Health Environmental Health General Nutrition
16 Reasons Why Most Studies Are Wrong
In a previous article, I highlighted Americans’ lamentable lack of health literacy and challenged readers to take a quiz to assess their Health IQ. But one of the reasons for confusion over fundamental health issues (Is moderate drinking…read more
Categories:General Medicine
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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…
Integrative Approaches to Prostate Health with Dr. Geo Espinosa, Part 2
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