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Diabetes Care in the US is an epic fail—here’s why!
It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month.The National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease informs us that 34.2 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Disconcertingly, a high percentage—21.4%—are not yet aware of it. But that’s just the tip of…read more
Ask Leyla: It’s National GERD Week—What are your guidelines for going off PPIs?
Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can…read more
Categories:Digestive Health GERD
Natural thyroid vindicated!
After over three decades of “breaking with the pack” and recommending natural thyroid to my patients, this fall ushers in a stunning vindication of this often-shunned practice. In a study published in the September edition of Annals of…read more
Ask Leyla: Is yacon syrup a good sugar substitute?
Q: I recently read about yacon syrup as a sugar substitute. What are your thoughts on it versus other sweeteners? Does it have a high glycemic index like agave? A: Agave is akin to high fructose corn syrup….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Autumn health news roundup
It’s a “Syndemic”: I love this term! It’s the formulation of Australian researchers at the University of New South Wales. In a new paper they assert: “COVID-19 is creating a profound impact on all parts of the community, including…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Depression/Anxiety General Nutrition Heart Disease Heart Health Inflammation Mental and Emotional Health Obesity
Ask Leyla: Are whole foods or yeast-based vitamins safe for everyone?
Q: Can you offer your opinion on whole food multivitamins that seem to have a yeast basis? Is the yeast base questionable even for someone without a yeast allergy or a propensity to yeast infections or would…read more
Categories:Supplements
Are your probiotics falling short? Why it is important for your probiotics to contain “Postbiotics.”
You might assume all probiotics are basically the same. But after reading this article by my good colleague, Dr. Ross Pelton, an internationally acknowledged expert in microbiome science and Scientific Director of Essential Formulas Inc., you’ll likely…read more
Categories:Probiotics Sponsored Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Important self-care tips to support immunity
If we’ve learned anything so far in 2020, it’s to pay extra attention to self-care. Here’s how: Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and immune function. Eliminate them from your diet….read more
UPDATED: 16 Reasons Why Most Studies Are Wrong
In a previous article, I highlighted Americans’ lamentable lack of health literacy and challenged readers to take a quiz to assess their Health IQ. But one of the reasons for confusion over fundamental health issues (Is moderate drinking…read more
Categories:General Medicine
What the candidates are missing on health policy
Amid the frenzy of the current election, both sides are sidestepping the big issues that impact American’s health. It’s a missed opportunity. COVID-19 provided a shocking wake-up call about our vulnerabilities. Of all the world’s countries, the…read more
Categories:Healthcare
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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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It’s a verity that we should avoid “junk foods” and “fast foods”. Your mom could…
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One of the most important components of education and training to become a nutritionist is…
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The Mediterranean Diet scores high in rankings by nutrition scientists. It’s the perennial #1 choice…
Oral and Respiratory Hygiene for the Prevention of Viral Infections, Part 2
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