Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Canadian Smoke
June 14, 2023
Study: Benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet in autoimmunity; Are there any supplements to help protect us from the effects of the Canadian smoke?; Is it safe to do upper body exercises after having a laparoscopic appendectomy? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplements for Atrial Fibrillation

What are the detox pathways and how do we keep them healthy?; What are the best supplements for atrial fibrillation?; Can supplements make up for the problems caused by statins?; Can you be healthy if your cholesterol numbers are dropped by medicine to such low levels?; My husband has costochondritis that hasn't self-resolved. Is there anything you would recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Nitric Oxide
June 7, 2023
Study: A daily multivitamin shown to help with memory and recall; A comment about Chat GPT; A note about EGCG and vitamin K; My 2 year old nephew has severe eczema. How do we find out the cause before resorting to allergy shots?; I'm taking a nitric oxide supplement but the indicator strips measure my nitric oxide as low. What gives? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: “Layering Sludge” in the Gallbladder

Can long term vitamin D supplementation cause coronary artery calcium deposits?; My 32-year-old daughter is 30-40 pounds overweight and has IBS. She's tried everything possible to lose weight. Any thoughts?; I was diagnosed with layering sludge in my gallbladder. What caused it and how can I get rid of it? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dry & Splitting Nails
June 1, 2023
Impact of eating habits on sleep microstructure; Why exactly should someone with an autoimmune condition eliminate gluten and dairy from their diets?; Can I take Bergamot and Cholestepure Plus together?; My nails are dry and splitting. Is this a consequence of age or is there something I can do about it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Aspirin

How can I safely reduce the blockage in my LAD now that I have a stent and am on medication?; My vitamin D level is 75 and my doctor wants me to cut back as I might develop kidney stones. Is this a legitimate concern?; What is an optimal estradiol level for someone taking HRT?; Please comment on the use of Black Cumin Seed oil for inflammation; Can taking an 80 mg dose of a statin cause elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase?; With so many people taking low dose aspirin, what supplements are contraindicated? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Weight Loss Drugs
May 24, 2023
The advent of weight loss drugs; What are your thoughts about neuro modulators in treating anxiety, depression and chronic pain?; Is Moducare helpful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fatty Liver

Are there natural ways to restore thyroid health and avoid medications for hypothyroidism?; What are the benefits and risks of taking Di-methyl-glycine?; After taking fish oil, I got dizzy and had a hot flash, why did this happen?; I'm told I have fatty liver, what do you recommend for detoxification or treatment? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Targeted Supplements v. Multivitamins
May 17, 2023
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's European vacation; Do you think individual targeted supplements are more beneficial than a multivitamin?; Are my high blood sugars in the morning really that bad when my A1c is 5.6?; Why did I get a yeast infection when I'm following a low carb diet? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hypothyroidism

Is there any relationship between my low ferritin level and my hypothyroidism?; I need to get my mom's prescription renewed, can I do that here?; To add some salt seasoning to food, is organic tamari sauce good to use?; What do you think of apple cider vinegar in the prevention of atherosclerosis?; What organization can I join to show opposition to the bill that could stop the use of medications off-label?; Can I use Flava Naturals in my smoothie even though I have GERD?; Can bioidentical hormone replacement therapy thicken the uterine lining? Click HERE for part 1.