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Ask Leyla: What is causing my low energy?
Q: I’m a 39-year-old woman who often finds myself with low energy. Do you have any suggestions for what might be causing it, or possible solutions? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
The many faces of fatigue
Nearly 30 years ago (1993) I wrote a book about fatigue—Tired All the Time: How to Regain Your Lost Energy. In it, I advanced the theory that every tired individual has their own distinct “fatigue wheel”—a pie-chart…read more
Categories:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Depression/Anxiety General Medicine Metabolic Syndrome Salmon & Salad Diet
Leyla Weighs In: When a healthy diet isn’t enough—getting to the bottom of stubborn weight loss
For many patients, it takes more than a healthy diet to win the battle of the bulge. Our practice is typically a last resort for patients who have tried and failed many popular diet programs, from Jenny…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity Supplements
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
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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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In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary…
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Q: Short of bariatric surgery, my doctor has recommended I start taking a semaglutide medication…
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The election is over, and some are disappointed and others exhilarated. Here on Intelligent Medicine,…
A New Era in Wellness: Non-CBD Innovations with Lex Pelger, Part 1
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