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Listen to your gut: What your microbiome can tell you about your overall health
In previous weeks, I described my foray into personalized genetic analysis. New discoveries have extended our concept of “self”; it turns out that our bodies’ cells are vastly outnumbered by the micro-organisms that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts (the…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Obesity
Ask Leyla: Why should I only make smoothies one serving at a time?
Q: I’ve heard you mention that when making a smoothie you should make only enough for one serving. Why is that? I’ve been making five days worth on Sunday to last each morning of the week. Are my time-saving…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Probiotics for childhood ear infections
Kids get a lot of ear infections. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 80% of children will experience at least one event of an acute ear infection, technically called acute otitis media (AOM). Often,…read more
Categories:Ear, Nose and Throat Pediatric Health Probiotics
Clinical Focus: The cancer-preventive properties of sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Young broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Autism Cancer General Nutrition Parkinson's Disease Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Eat pasta to get skinny? Not so fast
Oh but wouldn’t it be great if it were true? I have the study in hand so let me break it down for you: As reported in Nutrition & Diabetes, this observational study’s objective was to examine any…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
5 incredible Alzheimer’s facts you probably don’t know
Today, take a moment to consider these five amazing facts about Alzheimer’s Disease. How many did you know before reading? Alzheimer’s is preventable. More than 50% of Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented with specific attention to certain modifiable…read more
My foray into personalized genetic testing (part two)
In Part One of this article, I discussed some of the limitations of Ancestry.com and 23andMe. So, wanting to take a deeper dive into my genetic traits, I crunched the raw data I’d received using several services which…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Gluten sensitivity vs. celiac disease
Q: It seems like the phrase “gluten free” is everywhere these days, and I hear a lot about gluten sensitivity/intolerance and celiac disease. Are these the same thing? And if not, what’s the difference between celiac disease and gluten…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity
My foray into personalized genetic testing
Last year, I recorded a podcast exploring the potentials and limitations of personalized genetic testing. Recently, your intrepid science investigator (me!) submitted saliva and stool samples as kind of a science fair project; I test-drove some of the…read more
Categories:General Medicine
The 7 best supplements for GERD sufferers
In previous installments of this series on GERD we’ve discussed the many downsides of acid-blocking medications and why just treating acidity doesn’t get to the root cause of reflux symptoms. We’ve also tackled the question of how diet…read more
Categories:GERD Probiotics Supplements
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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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New, more powerful weight loss drugs: Drugs like Wegovy, Rybelsus, Ozempic and Mounjaro/Zepbound are revolutionizing…
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According to the Lancet, autoimmune disease affects one in ten people globally and it’s now…
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This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase…
Functional Lab Testing and Holistic Lifestyle Medicine, Part 2
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