Intelligent Medicine®

Author: Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Man rubbing his stomach and chest with a red glow beneath his hand
Leyla explains why restaurant food is more likely to cause stomach upset, and how to adjust your orders accordingly.
Man rubbing his stomach and chest with a red glow beneath his hand
Dirty oily burnt metal frying pan held in hand by male hand.
Discover the "greener" options for nonstick cookware—plus: how to use stainless steel without sticking!
Dirty oily burnt metal frying pan held in hand by male hand.
Charcuterie board including a variety of cold cuts, cheeses, and olives.
Leyla answers a reader question about the health effects of common charcuterie ingredients.
Charcuterie board including a variety of cold cuts, cheeses, and olives.
African American woman in purple off-the-shoulder top with a wide collar, drinking from a glass of water with a bowl of salad in front of her.
Leyla shares how drinking water with a meal can impact your digestion.
African American woman in purple off-the-shoulder top with a wide collar, drinking from a glass of water with a bowl of salad in front of her.
Illustration of a bearded man sleeping on a bed of white clouds, with clouds of varying shades of blue in the background, along with twinkling stars.
Leyla discusses the impact of chronotypes, and offers suggestions for choosing the right bedtime for your lifestyle.
Illustration of a bearded man sleeping on a bed of white clouds, with clouds of varying shades of blue in the background, along with twinkling stars.
Dark haired woman in a straw hat and sunglasses, eating fresh fruit while enjoying a sunny morning by the ocean
Sticking to a therapeutic diet while traveling can be a challenge. Check out Leyla's tips for staying on track!
Dark haired woman in a straw hat and sunglasses, eating fresh fruit while enjoying a sunny morning by the ocean
Low angle view of hands of doctor surgeon nurse passing medical equipment tool in surgery operating room hospital
Discover which supplements—and when—you should stop taking prior to a surgery. Plus: Helpful supplements for healing post-surgery.
Low angle view of hands of doctor surgeon nurse passing medical equipment tool in surgery operating room hospital
Filipino Man putting away meal prep containers filled with salmon, rice, and veggies.
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin shares tips for success when embarking on a therapeutic diet or new eating plan.
Filipino Man putting away meal prep containers filled with salmon, rice, and veggies.
A close up shot of an athletic man running up stairs. He's wearing red running shoes and blue shorts.
Which is better for heart conditioning: short bursts of aerobic activity or longer workouts like marathon running? Find out in this Ask Leyla.
A close up shot of an athletic man running up stairs. He's wearing red running shoes and blue shorts.
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