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Do you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?
Have you been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Do you suffer from gas, belching, bloating, cramps, abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or constipation? All these may be manifestations of SIBO. How do you find out if you have SIBO?…read more
Categories:Digestive Health IBD IBS Supplements
Ask Leyla: Why should I steam my vegetables?
Q: I know that certain ways of preparing vegetables are healthier than others, but which is the healthiest? I’ve heard steaming is the best – is that true? Are there benefits to eating my vegetables raw as opposed to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
10 epic medical fails you may have fallen for (part two)
This week, I’ll be concluding my list of Epic Medical Fails, and I want to start you off with a link to some “supplemental material.” Fellow Boomer Jeff Schwartz read my article and provided me with this very…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Heart Disease Heart Health Infections Stroke and TIAs Supplements Surgery Ulcerative Colitis
Leyla Weighs In: When it comes to bone health, more milk may not be the answer
According to a recent issue of Holistic Primary Care, drinking milk every day may not be the most healthful approach to osteoporosis prevention. Because milk contains important nutrients (including protein, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals), the USDA recommends…read more
Acid blocking drugs for one and all?
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. The term proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) may sound like a complex and compelling bit of science, but in reality, the term describes a type of drug that is among the most…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
10 epic medical fails: Bet most of you have fallen for at least one! (Part one)
The annals of medical history are littered with examples of serious medical blunders: Leeches, blood-letting, mercury for syphilis, X-rays for acne, radical mastectomies, thalidomide . . . I could go on and on. Medicine is changing so rapidly…read more
Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve increased my fat intake and now I’m gaining weight!
Q: With all the information regarding fat not making you fat, I have replaced the skim milk in my 5 cups of decaf coffee a day with full fat milk. My problem is I have gained a solid ten…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Stress
Good sleep improves memory
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s PillAdvised. Do you always sleep well or are you sleep deprived? A researcher from Baylor University discovered from his study on 50 years of sleep research that sound sleep in…read more
Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health, part two: What you need to know about vitamin K, magnesium, and more!
Emerging research reveals that vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health. Vitamin K2 keeps calcium where it belongs—in your bones. There are vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone, namely, osteocalcin, matrix GLA protein (MGP)…read more
GMO non-browning apples: A risky solution to a non-problem
Hey, food industry—here are some free GMO ideas: pre-salted peanuts; fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark blueberries, hickory-flavored peas, oregano-infused tomatoes . . . You get the idea. Frivolous things we don’t need. But Canadian biotech company Okanagan has just garnered approval…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
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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…
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: Unpacking Gut Health, Part 2
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