Q&A with Leyla | Dr. Ronald Hoffman

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Leyla Weighs In: Building Strength Against Frailty–Key to Independent Living

June 5, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Did you know that a stronger grip could predict a longer life? "Leyla Weighs In" on how building muscle strength is crucial for healthy aging. She's got groundbreaking research on muscle strength and longevity. Check it out!

Q&A with Leyla: Lavender Oil to Relieve Itching

June 4, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The types of doctors to avoid; A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching; Dairy sensitivities and whey protein; Is high blood pressure genetic? A critique of the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: An Overview of Itching

May 28, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

An overview of itching; Would tofu be a good addition to a diet? Is TMAO a risk factor for heart disease when eating meat? Vegetarianism; Vertebroplasty vs. kyphoplasty; Gastroparesis; Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/dry eye disease? Wool carpeting or hardwood flooring? And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper?

May 21, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Highlights from my Scandinavian trip; Should nightshades be eliminated? Could acid reflux be caused by using a reverse osmosis water filtration system? Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper? Minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth? Festoons? And more!

Leyla Weighs In: Agave, Artificial Sweeteners, and the New “Food Noise” Questionnaire

May 15, 2026
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: The Impact of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar

May 14, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

More on “eat the rainbow” . . . or not; Medical breakthroughs that we don't really need; What's the impact of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar? I'm a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman with no libido—can supplements help? Can plant-based diets improve fertility? And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Is herpes a risk factor for dementia?

May 7, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

When a second opinion is necessary; Could niacin be a factor in cardiovascular disease? Could spasms in your sleep be a prediction of Parkinson's? Could prescribed medications cause tinnitus? Is the herpes virus a risk factor for dementia? And more!

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: The Benefits of Bone Broth

April 30, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

The concepts of weight-inclusive care and healthism; Medicine's biggest failures; Thoughts on the Shingrix vaccine; Can essential tremor cause unsteadiness and balance problems? Can kidney stones be controlled with probiotics? Thoughts on bone broth; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Is oatmeal healthy?

April 23, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Is oatmeal healthy? Advice for higher-than-normal carotid artery intima-media thickness and no appreciable plaque; The hepatitis B vaccine; Protocol for 9-11 first responders for addressing toxic burden and immune support; GLP-1 weight loss drugs--help vs harm; And more!

Q&A with Leyla: Are diets containing meat dangerous?

April 16, 2026
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Are diets containing meat dangerous? The best assisted living models; Are butyrate supplements beneficial? Is iron overload a risk factor for heart attack? Nattokinase for blood pressure? Is there a danger of clot relocation when taking systemic enzymes? And more!

UPDATED: Should you stop taking glucosamine over concerns about brain health?

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