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Ask Leyla: Is Washing Produce Enough?
Q: I’m trying to include more fresh produce in my diet, but I’m worried about exposure to pesticides and harmful bacteria. Can you please tell me the best ways to clean fruits and vegetables? A: Fresh produce…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Is meat really “pro-inflammatory”?
On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an anti-inflammatory diet could halt or slow progression of 59 different chronic diseases. We’ve known for a long time that inflammation is a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Which matters more—the amount or type of calories you consume?
Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Discover your fountain of youth
By Kalani Guy
Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the…read more
Categories:Joint Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
There’s too much plastic!
While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made small talk with the father of some teenagers who were getting their scuba certifications. “Lots of delays at the airport,” I ventured….read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Ask Leyla: What’s your take on low-calorie dieting for weight loss?
Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn’t want to gain it back so I now count the calories needed not to gain it back. Now that I want to lose five more pounds, I…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated…read more
Categories:Allergy Candida Environmental Health Food Sensitivity General Medicine General Nutrition Healthcare Infections Medications Men’s Health Menopause Microbiome Natural Health Care Prostate Disorders Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: Is my doctor recommending too much calcium?
Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that…read more
The brain benefits of omega-3s from cradle to grave
Recently, a patient shared with me that her doctor had told her to stop taking fish oil supplements: “They’re a waste of money,” he admonished. When it comes to the brain, that’s dead wrong. A pioneering study…read more
Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation 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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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…
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health: Expert Advice from Neil Levin, Part 1
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