Endocrinology

Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard coconut can help with memory – would coconut butter work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory loss can have many…read more

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The ugly truth emerges about synthetic thyroid medication

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

A new study confirms something that I’ve believed from the very start of my medical career: For many patients, standard synthetic thyroid medication (Synthroid, levo-thyroxine) doesn’t work well. About 15 percent of the 10-12 million people in the U.S. with hypothyroidism,…read more

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Ask Leyla: How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I had a kidney stone for the first time (52 year-old male), and I was researching why this happened at this stage of the game. I read how a gut bacteria called Oxalobacter formigenes metabolizes oxalates in the gut, reducing…read more

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Can what you eat really damage your thyroid?

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

I’m about to embark on a discussion of one the most controversial topics I’ve ever touched upon. Is it Donald Trump’s candidacy? Same-sex marriage? Gun control? No, none of the above. It’s whether certain foods can be goitrogens, to be…read more

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8 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It’s…read more

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Ask Leyla: Why is my energy so low?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I am a 39 year-old female with low energy. Do you have any ideas of what could be causing this, or how I could regain my energy? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious…read more

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PCOS – Focus on cause, not just symptoms

By Dr. David Perlmutter

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 facial hair,…read more

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Where is your liver and what does it do – Liver 101

By Jenny Travens

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 organ in…read more

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Ask Leyla: Why am I shedding so much hair?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I am a 33 year old African American woman who opted for a healthier lifestyle several years ago which included no longer using relaxer for my hair. However, since doing so my hair has been shedding consistently and significantly. I…read more

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