Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Urinary Tract Infections
May 11, 2022
A natural option for fertilizing tomato plants; I'm a very active 86-year-old. Can I eat more carbs to support my activity?; Daylight savings time and morning sunshine; My 84-year-old mother-in-law keeps getting E. Coli urinary tract infections. What can we do to rid them once and for all?; I have Essential Thrombocytosis. How can I lower my platelets naturally? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Bone Health
April 27, 2022
Study: Can calcium be bad for the heart and blood vessels?; Can you elaborate on calcium and strontium supplements for osteoporosis?; An anti-inflammatory diet for bone health. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lectin Blockers?

Is there a distinction in antibodies from having covid versus antibodies from the vaccine?; The dangers of neonicotinoid pesticides; Are lectins really dangerous to digestion? Are there any benefits to taking lectin blockers? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: How quickly does cholesterol fluctuate after a high fat meal?
April 13, 2022
Health trends in Russia; Can HDL levels run too high?; Can you comment on the cautions found about resveratrol from Consumer Labs?; Can you discuss MK4 vs. MK7? Is one for bone health and the other for heart health?; How quickly does cholesterol fluctuate after a high fat and cholesterol meal? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hair Growth

I have benign fasciculation syndrome. What triggered this and will it ever stop?; In order to lower my oxidized LDL, do I need to lower my LDL too or just increase my antioxidants?; I've had great success using strontium for bone health. Now, what do I do for maintenance?; Is there a good supplement for my husband to take for loss of strength in his arms?; What vitamins can we start taking now to protect our joints in the future?; Will biotin and keratin supplements help with hair growth?; Is Vitamin Water OK to drink? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: GERD
April 6, 2022
WSJ: For mental illness, make medication a last resort; Is topical tea tree oil effective in treating actinic keratosis?; What do you think about Gaviscon Advance Aniseed for treating reflux/GERD?; What fiber supplement would you recommend to improve digestive motility? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Raw Foods

What do you think about Daylight Savings Time? Should it be permanent?; I was advised to avoid raw foods during my chemotherapy for lymphoma. Doesn't thoroughly washing produce help?; I've been taking zinc every day along with copper and NAC during the time of covid. Is it okay to cut back? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Is caffeine actually good for you?
March 30, 2022
Fullscript is having a Spring Sale!; Is caffeine actually good for you?; Evolving nutritional advice: Eggs are good for us but alcohol is bad; What supplements can I take to reduce inflammation while taking blood-thinning drugs?; Can CBD oil help with nerve pain?; How can one heal the ileocecal valve? Is it a food sensitivity/gut issue?; I have zero plaque per my EBT heart scan but my doctor still wants me on a statin! Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep Apnea

Is arnica gel helpful for bone fracture pain?; Can sleep apnea contribute to a 25% heart ejection fraction in someone with atrial fibrillation?; Some supplements are available in both gel/oil and capsules. Which is more bioavailable?; What is the optimal dose of selenium in a supplement for people in their 60s?; I have a ganglion cyst on my hand and a couple on my wrists. What can I do about them?; What natural remedies can I take for polymyalgia rheumatica ("muscle arthritis")? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Allergies and Reflux
March 23, 2022
Bicycling in Arizona; Will NAC protect me from CAT scan radiation? What about contrast with MRI?; What medication should I take to wean off Prolia?; Does Hydroxyzine HCl fall into the category of sleep aids that can cause Alzheimer's?; My 7-year-old son has many allergies and reflux. What would you recommend that's not simply a band-aid? Click HERE for part 2.