Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In
February 3, 2017
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin tackles this listener question: "Would you please share your knowledge concerning licorice and its relationship to blood pressure? Is it helpful or harmful to the liver and kidneys?"

Leyla Weighs In
January 26, 2017
Leyla tackles this listener question: "What advice do you have for a young woman who has chronic yeast infections?"

Leyla Weighs In
January 20, 2017
Taking your questions: Can adding some phytoestrogens in my diet help with vaginal dryness?...Help! I'm 58 and I've developed burning mouth syndrome.

Leyla Weighs In
January 13, 2017
The scourge of cold and flu season: preventing herpes outbreaks; Nine appetite-stimulating foods for cancer patients.

Leyla Weighs In
December 23, 2016
Danish study finds increased stroke risk with PPI use; "The Scarlet Nutrient:" a critical look at the evidence to reevaluate vitamin A recommendations in pregnancy and beyond.

Leyla Weighs In
December 16, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers this listener question: "I recently came across emu oil as a supplement and read that it has the perfect ratio of omega 3 and 6 naturally. Can I just take the emu oil instead of taking omega 3 and omega 6 separately?" Submit your questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Leyla Weighs In
December 9, 2016
Leyla answers this listener question: "What is your opinion of the nightshade family of fruits and vegetables--healthy and delicious, or dangerous?"

Leyla Weighs In
December 2, 2016
Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin answers some more of your health questions: "Could you elaborate on what to use to fight toenail fungus? I had a quadruple bypass two years ago, is Greek yogurt okay to eat or should I avoid dairy altogether?" Submit questions for future episodes to RadioProgram@aol.com.

Leyla Weighs In
November 18, 2016
Another cause of high HgbA1c -- iron deficiency anemia; I can't exercise on an empty stomach. How can I improve my glycogen storage? The holidays are upon us, let's talk booze.

Leyla Weighs In
November 11, 2016
Help - I have clients with persistent elevated blood sugars despite following a low carb diet; here's why methylselenocysteine is a better supplement than selenomethionine; why is there an increase in mucus associated with a leaky gut?