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97 Times?
President Biden recently tweeted “Here’s the deal: Unvaccinated individuals are 97 times more likely to die compared to those who are boosted. Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated and boosted today.” The assertion was widely…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Ask Leyla: How can I regain weight after illness?
Q: I lost 10 pounds last year after a bout of food poisoning. I was treated for SIBO, included more animal protein, and slowly added more carbs back into my diet, but I still have not gained…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Nutrition and Weight Supplements
What do you write about when it’s simultaneously Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month? Chocolate!
Who knew that chocolate could be a powerful tool for restoring metabolic wellness and immunity? Cocoa is rich in antioxidant flavanols, a subcategory of polyphenols (see last week’s newsletter article). Researchers tell us that regular intake of cocoa powder…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Is a low-fat diet good for heart disease?
Q: My mother has had undiagnosed pre-diabetes for years and now has established coronary artery disease (CAD). Her cardiologist has her convinced that embarking on a super low-fat diet will help to decrease her LDL cholesterol. Hoping…read more
Categories:Heart Disease
What the heck are polyphenols?
You’ve probably heard a lot about polyphenols. They’re touted as the magical ingredients in “Superfoods” that confer all kinds of health benefits. There are over 8000 polyphenols, and they’re only present in plant foods and spices. Berries,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Is olive oil safe for high-temperature cooking?
Q: I often see recipes using extra virgin olive oil with oven temperatures of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Doesn’t that produce harmful free radicals? What cooking oils do you recommend when cooking or baking at high temperatures? A:…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Misunderstood magnesium
It was 40 years ago that I first learned of the power of magnesium. That was during my medical training when a pulmonary specialist told us fledgling doctors that it was vital to check magnesium levels in…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health Immunity Supplements
Ask Leyla: Are nitrites good or bad?
Q: I am avoiding bacon only because of nitrites. In doing my research on exactly what nitrites are, I am seeing a lot of sites claiming that nitrites are not bad for you either. I’m confused again….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
How to choose between different joint supporting supplements
Aches and pains are universal complaints associated with aging and wear and tear. Are you baffled by the enormous array of products that claim to provide relief? This article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance…read more
Categories:Joint Health Sponsored Supplements
Maybe it’s time to talk LESS about COVID
This New Year, I’ve made a resolution to talk less about Covid. It’s taken center stage for nearly two years. In the early months of the pandemic, I broke precedent and issued breathless pandemic dispatches via my…read more
Categories:COVID-19
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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…
One of the most exciting recent discoveries in physiology is about the role nitric oxide…
This month, tired of the lingering gloomy weather in New York which makes bike riding…
Q: I used to eat myself into a sugar coma most days of the week,…
The “Swedish Experiment” During Covid, Part 2
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