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March tidings—the latest in health news
New, more powerful weight loss drugs: Drugs like Wegovy, Rybelsus, Ozempic and Mounjaro/Zepbound are revolutionizing obesity and diabetes treatment and garnering enormous profits for their manufacturers. Early drugs worked on GLP-1 alone; subsequent meds paired GLP-1 with another gastric peptide,…read more
Categories:Aging COVID-19 Diabetes Environmental Health Heart Health Medications Nutrition and Weight Obesity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Autoimmune disease is on the rise
According to the Lancet, autoimmune disease affects one in ten people globally and it’s now estimated to be growing at a rate of between three to nine percent per year. While the scientific community lacks consensus on how autoimmune disease…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases
B3 in the crosshairs—should you worry?
This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase heart risk—NBC News Too much niacin may be bad for the heart—U.S. News and World Reports Excess vitamin B3 linked to increased risk of heart…read more
Categories:Heart Health Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Good soil equals good food
March is National Nutrition Month and, needless to say, good nutritious food is essential to a healthy life. Remember that when it comes to animal protein, we eat what our food eats. But it needs to go further than that:…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Is there such a thing as “natural Ozempic”?
I recently attended the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), an annual conference held here in Manhattan. The lectures were informative, but what I really enjoy is reuniting with colleagues and browsing the exhibit hall where supplement manufacturers highlight their latest innovations. Every…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity Supplements
Ask Leyla: How should I prepare for pregnancy?
Q: What basic supplements and foods should I choose when considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet, but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup and…read more
Categories:Women’s Health
Sleep and emotional wellness: The supportive role of amino acids*
Mood disorders abound these days, making them among the most common reasons people seek medical help. Drugs can help sometimes, but many are wary of their side effects. However, there are effective natural therapies to support optimal mood. Learn about…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sleep Sponsored Supplements
My Costa Rica bike adventure
Every winter, when the roads become impassable up north, I schedule a bike trip to warmer climes. I’ve been to Arizona, Death Valley, and Florida. This year, I booked a trip to central Florida. I figured: Short flight, flat terrain,…read more
Categories:Exercise
Low-carb diets and LDL cholesterol
February is National Heart Month. “Guidelines” tell us that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—so-called “bad cholesterol”—must be slashed to minimize cardiovascular risk. Current National Cholesterol Education Project (NCEP) guidelines call for cholesterol-lowering goals based on estimated risk of cardiovascular disease: Low-risk: <160…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
Keep moving to keep moving
February is upon us—which means, according to surveys, that 43% of you have forgotten your resolution to improve your fitness in ‘24. Here’s some ammo to fortify your intentions. Regenerative effects of exercise: My last car was a 2012. I drove it…read more
Categories:Exercise
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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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