Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In
November 10, 2017
New link found between inflammation and mental illness; The effects of folic acid and pyridoxine supplementation in migraine patients with aura.

Leyla Weighs In
November 3, 2017
Research suggests fungus may play a key role in Crohn's disease and chronic intestinal inflammation; Meditation and yoga can change your DNA.

Leyla Weighs In
October 27, 2017
A novel study that shows ingesting carbohydrates after a protein meal blunts impact on blood sugar better than having carbohydrates first, or with the meal: Carbohydrate-last meal pattern lowers postprandial glucose and insulin excursions in type 2 diabetes.

Leyla Weighs In
October 20, 2017
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: I'm 77 years old and take melatonin at bedtime to fall asleep but wake up every two hours after that. I take 5-HTP during those times and closer to morning, L-theanine, so I can sleep until 7:30am. I read in medical journals that interrupted sleep can lead to dementia. What is your opinion about what I take for sleep?

Leyla Weighs In
October 13, 2017
Fennel helps reduce postmenopausal symptoms; Did you know that just having your smartphone within reach diminishes brain power? The new "brain drain."

Leyla Weighs In
October 6, 2017
Same gut bacteria can trigger varying immune responses--depending on the health of the environment; Protein three times a day to sustain senior strength?

Leyla Weighs In
September 22, 2017
What is causing the surge in celiac disease? A look at factors including our genetics, environment and the wheat crop itself.

Leyla Weighs In
September 15, 2017
The impact of herbicides on birth defects; Republished study: long-term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Round-up tolerant genetically modified maize.

Leyla Weighs In
September 8, 2017
The myriad of crops being sprayed with glyphosate (Roundup) for harvesting purposes--it's not just wheat and soy! The probable negative impact on our health.

Leyla Weighs In
September 1, 2017
The effects of loneliness on one's health. The impact of social support as a determinant of health.