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March tidings—The news you need this month
Winter seems to be dragging on interminably, but there are signs of change: The days are getting longer, temperatures are moderating, and baseball’s spring training is getting into full swing. Here are some breaking health stories to…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Have blood sugar issues? Eat carbs last
I regularly advise patients and clients with blood sugar issues such as hypoglycemia, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to eat higher carb foods, such as fruit, after the main meal. More like a dessert. The rationale for this advice…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Can a saliva DNA test tell you what diet is best for you?
There are so many diets out there: Vegan, low-carb, flexitarian, paleo, high-protein, gluten and casein-free, and keto to name but a few. How to choose? This was already on my mind in 1989 when I wrote my…read more
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What are the factors affecting Nitric Oxide formation?
With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality…read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored
Glyphosate: Even if it doesn’t give you cancer, is it still bad for you?
It’s considered one of the most disastrous German acquisitions since the occupation of Stalingrad in World War 2: Bayer’s takeover of Monsanto, makers of the herbicide glyphosate, and “Roundup-ready” genetically modified seed. The $63 billion-dollar acquisition has…read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorkers with acne
While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in the development of acne. To this end, examination of the Glycemic…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair Skin Conditions
What you need to know about the new coronavirus
At this point, it’s safe to assume that you’ve heard of the new strain of coronavirus originating in China and the global panic it has caused. But how worried should you actually be? This week, I’m taking…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Flu General Medicine Lung Health
Leyla Weighs In: The Exercise Rx
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes…read more
Categories:Exercise
Add turmeric to your healthy living goals for 2020
By Gina Haynie
Intro: I’ve been talking about the benefits of turmeric for a VERY long time. Here’s a succinct rundown of its health benefits from the folks at Future Pharm, who have developed a highly potent delivery system for this core supplement ….read more
Categories:Inflammation Joint Health Sponsored Supplements
Winter Shorts
With the holidays behind us, we’re hunkering down for winter 2020. But it’s sure not been quiet on the health/nutrition front. Here are some of the stories that have fascinated me: IV vitamin C vs. septic shock:…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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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,…
The Intersection of Politics and Natural Health, Part 1
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