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Leyla Weighs In: Why see a nutritionist?
CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH You already have a regular doctor, right? Like a primary care practitioner, general practitioner or internist? But did you know there are many benefits that you may not be aware of to also…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
March Musings: Skepticism in the news
Why don’t health authorities believe in natural selection? One of the arguments that’s being mustered in a push to overcome vaccine hesitancy is that new variants of the Coronavirus are rapidly emerging; that trend necessitates widespread acceptance…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Heart Health Medications
Ask Leyla: Why do I feel sick if I don’t eat every few hours?
Q: I have adult female friends who are somewhat overweight who say if they don’t eat every three hours they feel nauseous and sick. The foods they eat are not from healthy sources. Is their nausea a withdrawal…read more
Categories:Food Sensitivity Hypoglycemia
Study claims to shut the coffin lid on supplements for COVID-19
“From A to Z, Supplements Fail for COVID-19” (MedPage Today, February 12, 2021) Kind of reminiscent of this headline from a year ago from the New York Times: “Supplements for COVID Probably Won’t Help, and May Harm” (March 31, 2020). The…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Supplements
Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?
Q: You’ve talked about high triglycerides being an important risk factor for heart disease—even more so than cholesterol. What can I do to lower mine? A: Yes, that’s right. It’s not all about cholesterol when it comes to heart disease….read more
Categories:Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome
The weak case against saturated fats—updated!
It’s Heart Month, so be forewarned: You’re going to be subjected to the usual wrong information. Saturated fats continue to be demonized by health “authorities.” The American Heart Association persists in recommending: “Eat an overall healthy dietary…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health Nutrition Controversies
Leyla Weighs In: More On Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL
Fact: Those with diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome progress to coronary artery disease as much as 70 percent faster than individuals without diabetes. High blood sugar and insulin levels create inflammation, especially in arteries. The high carb…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Heart Disease Heart Health
February is Heart Month: Heart disease prevention starts earlier than you might think!
This month marks the 57th annual American Heart Month. President Lyndon Johnson (who died of heart disease) issued the first proclamation in 1964. Despite over a half-century of exhortation to diet and exercise, and drug and surgical advances,…read more
Ask Leyla: What does my elevated LDL say about my heart risk?
Q: I am a 71-year-young man in excellent condition. At my last physical, my HDL was 63, triglycerides 55, and LDL was 173. I’ve been told this is on the high side for LDL. How do I…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Heart Disease Heart Health
7 health benefits of fish oil
We all know fish oil is heart-healthy, but here are 7 additional benefits that might surprise you, courtesy of our friends at Biotics Research, the makers of one of my favorites: Biomega fish oil. —Dr. Hoffman This…read more
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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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Q: I'm a 39-year-old woman who often finds myself with low energy. Do you have…
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Nearly 30 years ago (1993) I wrote a book about fatigue—Tired All the Time: How…
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For many patients, it takes more than a healthy diet to win the battle of…
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