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14 supplements you should NEVER take – updated! (part two)
Last week, I gave you the first seven supplements you should never take – products that I feel are overhyped, under-researched, or downright dangerous. This week, I’m continuing on that topic with even more supplements to watch out…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity Men’s Health Obesity Supplements
Ask Leyla: Help! I can’t have dairy. What other probiotic foods can I add to my diet?
Q: I’m allergic to dairy, so I can’t rely on probiotics from yogurt or kefir. What dietary sources do you recommend instead for people like me who can’t have dairy? A: Dairy isn’t the only source for probiotics. There’s a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Probiotics
Early exposure to dogs lowers asthma risk in children
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s website, PillAdvised. Is it safe to have dogs around newborn babies? Research found that a reduced risk for childhood asthma at the age of six was associated with exposure to dogs…read more
Categories:Asthma Pediatric Health
14 supplements you should NEVER take – updated! (part one)
As you already know, I’m a big proponent of nutritional supplements. The majority of supplement manufacturers are responsible and ethical, and their claims are, by and large, science-based. That does not mean that I suspend my critical faculties…read more
Categories:Supplements
Ask Leyla: Is magnesium stearate safe?
Q: I’ve noticed magnesium stearate as an ingredient in some of my supplements. What is it? Is it harmful? Should I be worried about how much magnesium I’m getting between that and my regular magnesium supplement? A: In a word,…read more
Categories:Supplements
PCOS – Focus on cause, not just symptoms
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is becoming increasingly common. The syndrome is characterized by a multitude of factures, including irregular or total loss of menstrual periods, heavy periods, acne, increased…read more
Categories:Diabetes Endocrinology Women’s Health
Pushing back on the supplement alarmists
The release of a new study has prompted yet another frontal assault on supplements. Last week, the U.S. public was regaled with headlines like: “Dietary Supplements Send 23K to ERs in U.S., Study Says” “Unregulated Supplements Send Thousands…read more
Categories:FDA Supplements
13 reasons why most health studies are wrong
In a recent article, I highlighted Americans’ lamentable lack of health literacy and challenged readers to take a quiz to assess their Health IQ. But one of the reasons for confusion over fundamental health issues (Is moderate drinking…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Out of sight, out of mind: The benefits of cleaning out your pantry
A big obstacle to maintaining your diet is all the goodies available—often right in your own kitchen. When that box of cookies or candy bar is calling you from the cupboard, it can be difficult to resist. But…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
Over half Asian-Americans with diabetes undiagnosed
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s Pill Advised. Diabetes has become an epidemic. New study found rising prevalence of diabetes among all Americans, from nearly 10 percent to over 12 percent between 1988 and 2012. Diabetes…read more
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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…
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