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Leyla Weighs In: “Do you want fries with that?”—The dangers of acrylamide
What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition
Is your BBQ killing you? Your personal anti-AGEing program
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking advantage of the warm temps by firing up the BBQ grill. Nothing compares with the savory taste of seared meat, seafood, poultry, corn on the cob, baked potatoes,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Salmon & Salad Diet Supplements
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
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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…
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 21, Part 1: “Dead Butt Syndrome”
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