Skin Conditions
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Leyla Weighs In: Causes of adult acne
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but also for adults who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorkers with acne
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in the development of acne. To this end, examination of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic…read more
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What are colostrum’s effects on the whole body?
By Douglas Wyatt
Colostrum is the first food of life for newborn mammals. It provides antibodies, carbohydrates, and protein to help a baby grow and develop. Perhaps best of all, colostrum’s effects extend across the whole body. Now, let’s take a look at…read more
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Ask Leyla: What can my daughter do to heal her psoriasis?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Our 26 year-old, otherwise healthy daughter has psoriasis on her legs and elbows. She has been taking injections of Humira, tried light therapy, gluten free diet and topical creams all with little effect. What alternative supplements would you recommend…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Getting to the root of acne
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but in adults too who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorker’s with acne
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in its development. To this end, examination of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and…read more
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Ask Leyla: Could my recent move be causing my hair loss and chest congestion?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I recently moved to California from New Jersey about 2 months ago. Since this move I’ve been experiencing hair loss, dry skin and chest congestion. The chest congestion is persistent. I saw a doctor who told me that I don’t…read more
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Psoriasis – A gut related disorder
By Dr. David Perlmutter
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 it relates…read more
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Ask Leyla: How can my daughter quell her psoriasis?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Our 26 year-old, otherwise healthy, daughter has psoriasis on her legs and elbows. She has been taking injections of Humira, tried light therapy, a gluten-free diet and topical creams, all with little effect. What alternative supplements would you recommend to…read more
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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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Lately, I’ve been sharing with Intelligent Medicine listeners that I’ve been augmenting my diet with…
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Q: I am a 77-year-old woman. On recent bone density test, lumbar spine results range…
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The 1973 sci-fi movie Soylent Green depicts a dystopian future in which over-population and environmental…
Leyla Weighs In: Exploring Yoga’s Therapeutic Role in Neurological Disorders