Hypothyroidism
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Leyla Weighs In: Take your thyroid medicine with water, not coffee
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
If you have low thyroid and are taking thyroid medicine, you were likely advised to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, preferably 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. This advice is correct, however, many individuals…read more
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Ask Leyla: What is the relationship between hormones and weight loss?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance hormones in order to lose weight. What exactly does this mean? Which hormones are involved the most in weight loss (or gain), and how can…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Nutritional Genomics: Nutrition Prescriptions Based on Genetics
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Without a doubt, nutrition is one of the primary environmental exposures that determines health. Many of our chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer are initiated and/or accelerated by food exposures. These conditions are complex in their development and…read more
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Yet more reasons to go gluten-free
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
These days, so many people are going gluten-free. With the advent of books like “Grain-Brain”and “Wheat Belly,” the trend is gaining impetus. But some persist in dismissing the demonization of gluten as a passing fad: “Does it Even Matter if Gluten…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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Ask Leyla: What’s causing my constipation, and how can I relieve it?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve been experiencing occasional bouts of constipation. What could be causing them, and how can I find relief? Ideally, I’d like to know of any changes I could make that would help treat the root of the problem, rather than only…read more
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Twin nutrients for great health: Vitamin A and beta-carotene
By Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, Vitality 101. Two nutrients that do amazing things to help protect your long-term health are vitamin A and beta-carotene. Studies suggest that these “twin nutrients” may help protect you from risks of…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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Leyla Weighs In: Nutritional weapons to fight the battle of the bulge
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
In many patients, it takes more than a healthy diet to win the battle of the bulge. At the Hoffman Center, we typically are a last resort for patients who have tried and failed many popular diet programs from Jenny Craig to…read more
Categories: Hypothyroidism
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dry & Splitting Nails
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