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Ask Leyla: Which type of exercise is healthier: endurance training or intervals?
Q: Which is preferable for health and conditioning, long, grueling marathons or relatively short bursts of intense aerobic activity? Some say the latter is more natural. A: Let me first say, I think all forms of exercise are beneficial to…read more
Categories:Exercise
More good news about olive leaf extract
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Diabetes Heart Disease Infections Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Ask Leyla: What foods should I avoid with diverticulosis?
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis. I am researching which foods to avoid and which to eat – however, I’m getting conflicting information. Can you clear this up for me? A: Diverticulosis is very common, especially in those…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Diverticulitis
Eggs and heart health
I don’t think there’s any more controversial food than eggs. By and large, the reason we have been told to avoid eating eggs is because they contain cholesterol, and indeed that’s true. A typical egg may contain…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health Nutrition Controversies
Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside
I’m in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I’m constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations,…read more
Chronic fatigue syndrome can hit kids & teens
A large study by researchers in the U.K. has shown that CFS is not an uncommon illness among children. The study was summarized in a recent report by Rick Nauert, PhD at the website PsychCentral. Sadly, chronic fatigue…read more
Categories:Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Pediatric Health
The Yeast Connection vindicated—35 years later
Those were heady times. It was 1984, and I had just completed medical school and training in internal medicine. As I began to see patients with enigmatic medical problems, the wholistic community was abuzz with a new concept:…read more
Ask Leyla: Is there such a thing as an anti-herpes diet?
Q: I suffer from cold sores, and was recently told that what I eat can affect outbreaks – specifically, that nuts could be problematic. Is this true? I eat nuts daily, but should I be avoiding them to prevent…read more
Categories:General Medicine General Nutrition
Supplement of the week: DIM
Every now and then, I like to highlight a particular supplement that my audience may not be aware of, and go in-depth about its uses, benefits, and potential drawbacks. This week, I’d like to talk to you about…read more
Categories:Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Insulin vs. glucagon: Manipulate your metabolism
You can manipulate your metabolism by changing what you eat. Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones—each with very important functions. A rise in insulin will help your cells use glucose for energy and store any excess as fat….read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
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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…
Leyla Weighs In: Why Washing Produce Isn’t Enough
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