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Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)
I recently had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal lecture at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) co-presented by Drs. Jeffrey Bland and Leon Schurgers. Dr. Bland is widely acknowledged as the “Godfather of Functional Medicine”; Dr. Schurgers…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Breaking down the DIETFITS randomized clinical trial
By now you’ve probably heard/read the latest in JAMA about the trial examining the effect of a low-fat vs low-carb diet after 12 months on weight loss in overweight adults. The trial also looked for any relationship between insulin secretion and…read more
Tamiflu: Our first-line drug against the flu is an epic-fail
In the wake of last week’s newsletter article in which I questioned the flu vaccine, I was disheartened by a subsequent commentary in Medscape entitled “Are ‘Vaccine Skeptics’ Responsible for Flu Deaths?” The tagline was “Some experts say anti-vaccine lobby…read more
Categories:Flu
Ask Leyla: What matters more when it comes to fiber—quantity or quality?
Q: Should we aim for total fiber or for the quality? Two cups of spinach equals four grams of fiber but a half cup of bran cereal has as much as 10 grams. Most of the time I eat…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The flu shot: Does it really work, and should you get it either way?
I get tons of questions from listeners and patients about whether they should receive the flu shot. My stock reply: “I’m agnostic.” There could be certain benefits, which are slight, in terms of protection. But they may…read more
Categories:Flu
Ask Leyla: What’s a good source of omega-6 fatty acids?
Q: Which is better, borage oil or evening primrose oil as an anti-inflammatory in addition to omega-3 fatty acids? A: Borage oil is derived from the seed of the plant Borago officinalis also known as starflower. Evening primrose oil (EPO)…read more
Categories:Supplements
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
Leyla Weighs In: Do you have Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased risk for chronic disease such as heart disease and cancer. According to the CDC, more than a third of all US adults met the definition…read more
Categories:Metabolic Syndrome
Why you don’t have to feel guilty about those Valentine’s Day chocolates
[My Valentine’s gift to you: I reworked and updated this article that I originally published last year to reflect the latest finding on the beneficial effects of chocolate.] What the world doesn’t need this Valentine’s Day is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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
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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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This month marks the confluence of Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month. Women have…
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH You already have a regular doctor, right? Like a primary…
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Why don’t health authorities believe in natural selection? One of the arguments that’s being mustered…
Achieving Age-Defying Athletic Performance, Part 2
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