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Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
Q: My husband suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be helping. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring any emotional/psychological issues that can…read more
Book Review—Follow the Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures, and Prevails by Sharyl Attkisson
I recently had the opportunity to interview Sharyl Attkisson about her new book Follow the Science. Attkisson is a five-time Emmy Award winner, and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of…read more
Categories:General Medicine Medications
Ask Leyla: When should we give insulin to type 2 diabetics?
Q: Is it ever a good idea to give insulin to a type 2 diabetic without first testing to see if their pancreatic beta cells are functioning and producing insulin? A: With the exception of administering insulin to a patient…read more
Categories:Diabetes
“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part one)
It seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a “breakthrough” treatment that promises relief from one malady or another. Most of these are expensive, and some come with an array of harrowing side effects….read more
Leyla Weighs In: What’s behind the rise in high ferritin?
Last week, I discussed possible reasons for low ferritin levels. As with most blood tests, too low or too high isn’t necessarily optimal. Here are some possible reasons for high ferritin levels. This is not an exhaustive list. Too much…read more
Categories:Fatty Liver General Nutrition Supplements
5 Questions to ask when looking for a magnesium supplement
Magnesium deficiency is rampant in the U.S. even by conservative estimates of public health officials. It’s virtually impossible to get enough from diet alone. Learn from the following article whether you may be suffering from some of the common symptoms…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
Reflections from my latest scuba diving adventure!
I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share some reflections with you. Once you’re down there, it’s a magnificent experience. You glide weightlessly over a landscape of neon-colored coral with phantasmagorical shapes. Small…read more
Categories:Exercise
Ask Leyla: What can you tell me about low ferritin?
Q: According to my latest bloodwork, I have low levels of ferritin. Can you shed some light on what could be causing this and what the health implications are for low ferritin? A: While not an indicator of overt anemia…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Supplements
Book Review: “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Antonio Bianco MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Antonio Bianco, recipient of the American Thyroid Association’s John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal, is professor of medicine and a member of the Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition at the University of Chicago, where he runs a laboratory…read more
Categories:Hypothyroidism
Leyla Weighs In: Eat more fat!
There’s a misconception among low-carb dieters. Many people believe a low-carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for ‘lean’ protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib-eye, ribs, and dark meat poultry…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
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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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