Stress
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Ask Leyla: Is the stress of moving affecting my health?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I moved to California from New Jersey about two 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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Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Five tips for staying well during the holiday season
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them…read more
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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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Why I liberally indulge in high-test chocolate
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
What the world doesn’t need is yet another cheery article about the health benefits of chocolate. Some of what you see out there is the result of an aggressive marketing push by Big Cocoa, an industry that boasts 101 billion…read more
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Vacation time is here – but do you suffer from WWS (Work Withdrawal Syndrome)?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Might as well face it—you’re addicted to work! With the lazy days of summer come holidays and breaks from work. But for some, vacation time prompts anxiety and distress. If you find it hard to adapt to prolonged unstructured periods…read more
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Ask Leyla: What are the rules of snacking?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m often at a loss when it comes to snacking. Is it healthy/necessary to eat between meals? Sometimes when I snack, I don’t feel full, or I find myself hungry again just a little while later. What types of snacks do…read more
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10 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat – Updated!
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: 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
Categories: Stress
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Full disclosure: I do not have children—by choice. But this does not preclude me from…
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I saw it on Drudge: "The Scary Mental Health Risks of Going Meatless,"a story in Women's Health magazine. …
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Q: I moved to California from New Jersey about two months ago. Since this…
Leyla Weighs In: Magnesium for Depression?
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