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Ask Leyla: Will extra fiber in my diet help to control blood sugar?
Q: Most of the time I eat very healthily and get most of my fiber from fresh fruits and vegetables, plus flaxseed, chia seeds and nuts. However, I would like to add additional fiber to my diet. Are wheat…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Psoriasis – A gut related disorder
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. Modern medicine is clearly vested in what I like to call the Las Vegas mentality. We’ve all heard that “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” and it seems that, as…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Skin and Hair Skin Conditions
Where is your liver and what does it do – Liver 101
This article originally appeared on SuperFood Living. It’s been reprinted here for your education and enjoyment. The liver is a vital organ that we can’t live without. Rendezvous with the Liver Facts The liver is the second largest…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Cancer Endocrinology Fatty Liver Hepatitis Liver disease
10 simple hacks to improve your diet
We’ve all been told that a healthier diet is key to a healthier body, but completely changing the way you eat can be daunting. Thankfully, there are some small steps you can take immediately to raise your diet…read more
Categories:General Nutrition GMO Heart Health Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Ask Leyla: What’s your advice for discontinuing Nexium?
Q: My 65 year-old sister has been treating her acid reflux by taking Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are…read more
Categories:GERD Liver disease Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
Pollution revolution: How to combat air pollution
By CustomMade
This article originally appeared on CustomMade’s website. Air pollution has a variety of contributors from stationary sources, like factories and power plants, to natural sources, like forest fires and dust storms. Air pollution has been shown to have…read more
Happy one millionth podcast! Let’s review the best of 2015 so far
Intelligent Medicine reached a major milestone this summer when we tallied our ONE-MILLIONTH download of the Intelligent Medicine podcast series. We are grateful to all of you who have made this achievement possible. Thanks for your vote of…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Cancer Digestive Health Environmental Health General Nutrition Heart Health Infections Men’s Health Neurological Health Obesity Prostate Disorders Supplements Surgery
Ask Leyla: Can you help me understand my husband’s inflammatory markers?
Q: My husband’s high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is 1.62 and his homocysteine is 13.1. If they both measure inflammation, why is one result normal and one result high? A: There are many markers of inflammation however high sensitivity…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Heart Disease Inflammation Muscle and Bone Health Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Defensive Eating: Taming your addiction to food
Today more than ever, Americans’ brains have been re-rigged by the food industry’s scientific prowess. Ask yourself if any of this sounds like you: Are you unable to control your appetite? Are you craving foods you never did…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Obesity
Debunking three common myths about high blood pressure
By Audrey Clark, Carrington College
One out of every three adults has high blood pressure in the United States. Unfortunately, high blood pressure often goes undetected until serious health issues arise. That’s why high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health Hypertension
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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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Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
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Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
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"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
Leyla Weighs In: The Microbiome — A Blueprint for Whole-Body Wellness
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