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Are You Fatigued or Just Tired? (And Why You Need to Know!)
Our longtime friends at NTFactor® have written a great article on how to determine whether that pervasive exhaustion you’re feeling these days is due to a simple sleep deficit or true fatigue. For a limited time, they’re…read more
20 ways exercise benefits your health (part two)
Last week, I offered you ten ways that regular exercise can benefit your overall health. We covered everything from mood, to blood sugar, to sexual performance—but we still left a lot unexplored! This week, I’m rounding out the…read more
Categories:Exercise
20 ways exercise benefits your health (part one)
As the weather warms up and gyms reopen, more Americans are shaking off lockdown and re-engaging with exercise. As you huff and puff your way back to optimal condition, here’s a little inspiration to keep you motivated:…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Cancer Depression/Anxiety Exercise Heart Disease Heart Health Inflammation Lung Health Mental and Emotional Health Muscle and Bone Health
Leyla Weighs In: Do Vegetarian/Vegan diets impact bone fracture risk?
A recent study looked to examine the impacts of vegetarian and vegan diets vs. meat-eaters on bone fracture risk. Previous epidemiological studies have shown vegetarians to have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than meat-eaters, but associations of…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Vegetarian Diet
How can the functional synergy between vitamins D3 and K2 have a positive impact on health?
Important news: With so many people taking vitamin D, they may be short-changing themselves by not taking a vital companion nutrient that’s less in the limelight—vitamin K. Here are some little-known facts about their interactions from our…read more
Categories:Heart Health Muscle and Bone Health Sponsored Supplements
Trillions for COVID recovery—what role for nutrition?
The US has allocated trillions of dollars for COVID recovery; an additional bill of uncertain multi-trillion-dollar dimensions is shaping up to address “infrastructure needs”—broadly construed as addressing material as well as human exigencies. Amidst this, in addition…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Nutrition and Weight
Ask Leyla: It’s Alcohol Awareness Month – What lifestyle changes can help my son manage his alcoholism?
Q: My son who is in his late twenties has had a drinking/drug problem for years. I do not know after reading your article whether it is actually alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Regardless, it has become a real problem…read more
Categories:Alcoholism
COVID conundrums
We’re at a crossroads. More people are receiving vaccines as availability improves and hesitancy abates. There’s a slight uptick in cases, but that’s to be expected as restrictions loosen and spring fever overtakes restless young people who…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Leyla Weighs In: The causes of IBS
April is IBS Awareness Month The prevalence of IBS has increased dramatically over the last decade. In fact, an estimated 30 to 45 million people in the United States—10 to 15 percent of the population—are affected by…read more
Categories:IBS
What supplements should I take (or avoid) prior to my COVID vaccine?
It’s acknowledged that “results may vary” when it comes to vaccine responses. Notwithstanding that preliminary trials showed that COVID shots were 90%, 95%, or 76% “effective” (take your pick), there’s lots of inter-individual variation. Research protocols for…read more
Categories:COVID-19 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…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Candida
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