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August auguries 2023
Fragrant memories: One of the most remarkable stories of the summer comes to us from researchers at the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine. The role of smells in kindling recollections has long been a literary theme, most prominently in the…read more
What’s the best test to determine your risk of heart disease?
These days, I’m seeing a lot of patients who are concerned about their hearts. I’m kind of like a Court of Appeals for individuals who have just received a life sentence in statin jail from their doctors. They want a…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
August 2023
August 26 Synthetic food passes in the Italian senate www.efanews.eu O’Scanlon: Rutgers ongoing COVID vaccine mandate ‘Ludicrous’ www.senate nj.com, August 18, 2023 Meta-analysis: Most effective exercises for reducing blood pressure JAMA. 2023;330(8):685. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.13616 Proper nutrition can prevent postpartum depression By David A. McCarron…read more
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Spotlight on an extraordinary carotenoid: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin has been on my radar screen for some time now. I’ve come to realize that, not only is it safe, but humans may benefit from more than they get merely from a seafood diet. Read this authoritative scientific review…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
July 2023
July 29 Omega-3 fatty acids may also help lung health Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023; doi: 10.1164/rccm.202301-0074OC. Berry good news: Daily strawberries boost cognitive & Cardio health Wild Hive, Neuroscience News July 24, 2023 What to know about Alpha-Gal…read more
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7 ways to minimize the harms of cooking oils
We’ve long been propagandized about the imperative to switch from saturated fat to plant-derived oils. I’ve pushed back on that shaky proposition in an article entitled “The Weak Case Against Saturated Fats”. But just as the old shibboleth about animal fat is being…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are your guidelines for going off PPIs?
Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are…read more
Categories:Digestive Health GERD
What are the candidates saying about natural health?
Electoral politics are a frustrating game, particularly when it comes to advancing our goals of freedom of choice in health care and prioritizing natural solutions to our enormous health care challenges. With an ever-expanding roster of candidates for nomination, it’s…read more
Categories:Healthcare
About that smoke…
Recently, I read Hugh Howey’s epic science fiction trilogy “Silo”. So I was delighted to see it adapted as an Apple TV series, and began watching episodes. It’s about a futuristic society that has sheltered underground for centuries in a huge silo…read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Leyla Weighs In: Impacts of nutritional deficiencies on mental health
Micronutrient malnutrition, or deficiencies in one or more critical vitamins or minerals, can adversely impact both mental and physical health and potentially lead to chronic illness. According to national statistics, there are several nutrient shortfalls that are common, chiefly, potassium,…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety General Nutrition
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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 there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage.…
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Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance…
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In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up…
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