Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: “Sin” Taxes
October 24, 2024
Do 'sin' taxes on sugary beverages actually work?; What is "natural flavoring"? It seems to be a common ingredient in many foods; I'm a 77 year old woman with osteoporosis in the range of -2.9. Am I relegated to pharmaceuticals? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Candida

What do you think of Dr. H. L. Newbold's approach to diet? I've given in to my carb cravings!; I took Akkermansia and an hour later had explosive diarrhea! What gives?; How accurate is the Galleri test in detecting breast cancer? Can it replace mammography?; What supplements can I take to keep candida at bay? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Health Literacy
October 17, 2024
October is Health Literacy Month!; What is your view on consuming lectins? I don't want to restrict my foods unnecessarily; I'm having nocturnal spikes in blood pressure. What supplements should I be taking? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Importance of Magnesium

There's a lot of chatter on social media about the importance of magnesium. What's your take?; What else can I take to increase nitric oxide? What do you think of potassium nitrate?; Why are NT Factor and Timeline Mito pure discontinued on Fullscript?; I had dental implants and my doctor told me my jaw bone was good, but soft. Should I be concerned?; What do you think of pentadecanoic acid for increasing health and longevity?; I'm 84 years old with Parkinson's and have been taking pregnenolone long term. What is my long term prognosis? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Time Travel
October 10, 2024
Time travel & reflections on aging: Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's recent 55th high school reunion!; Mortality rates rise post-COVID—the unforeseen consequences of lockdowns; Is cat’s claw safe for someone who has had breast cancer?; What are the best ways to lower ApoB? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Essential Oils

What is your opinion on hernia surgery--mesh or no mesh?; Daily routines: A discussion about Karma Yoga; A hyperpigmentation fix!; What are your thoughts on essential oils? Are they safe?; Do you take both NTFactor and Urolithin A? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Gut Bacteria and Cholesterol
October 3, 2024
Food company executive commits cannibalism; New face mask can diagnose respiratory viruses; Study identifies gut bacteria that regulate cholesterol; Does functional medicine offer any appreciable help in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis?; What do you think of magnesium spray versus taking an oral magnesium supplement? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Is salt making me fat?

Save our Supplements!; What is the lowdown on iodized salt? Do we really need it?; Is salt making me fat?; A recent chest CT scan shows that my thyroid gland is atrophic. What does this mean?; What are your thoughts on stem cell therapy? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Low Dose Aspirin
September 26, 2024
Discussion about the recent nutrition round table hosted by Senator Ron Johnson; What can I take for chronic tinnitus due to a motorcycle accident?; What is your criteria for prescribing a daily low dose aspirin? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: How Much is Too Much Vitamin A

What has happened to Future Pharm?; A large gallstone was found on a recent MRI. Is this contributing to my colitis and IBS-D?; What advice do you have for treating oral lichen planus?; Can you talk about Revive for skin, hair, nails and joints?; How much vitamin A can I take to avoid toxicity?; Do you know of a good functional medicine doctor in Los Angeles? Click HERE for part 1.