Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Earthquakes, Eclipses, and Diet Debates
April 11, 2024
Earthquake and eclipse!; Influencers on anti-diet advice; What are the best ways to replace NAD?; What courses are available for learning about supplements? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Mastering Metabolism and Soothing Digestion

Is there a holistic way of lowering my high Hemoglobin A1c?; Do supplements for airborne allergies apply to food allergies too?; I think my friend was misdiagnosed with Crohn's disease; What do think is going on with turbo cancers? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Apple Cider Vinegar and Blood Sugar
April 4, 2024
More on “eat the rainbow” . . . or not; Medical breakthroughs that we don't really need; Can you discuss the order of eating macronutrients and its impact on blood glucose?; What about the impact of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Health in Old Age
March 28, 2024
Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's scuba vacation—health hazards of diving; Is it ever a good idea to use insulin with type 2 diabetics without first testing pancreatic function?; Do you have a recommendation for a stool softener? I've already tried drinking more water and eating more fiber.; Would you (Dr.H) consider writing a book about health in old age? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Performance Coffee

Is there a danger of excess mineral deposits in tissues with strontium use?; What are your thoughts about the recent finding of micro-plastics in carotid arteries?; What do you think of Dr. Michael Greger's views on a healthy lifestyle?; What do you think of functional or performance coffee? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Statin Use
March 21, 2024
Study: Scans for coronary artery plaque should determine statin use; Is there a limit to how much turmeric I can take every day? Are there any other supplements to complement it?; If your cells are damaged and they can be repaired, does that equate to better health?; My wife has been taking 5,000 IU of vitamin D for the past 2 years but her levels are still low; Where is the integrity in Covid vaccine clinical trials?; Do you still recommend Jigsaw Magnesium with SRT?; My mother is nearly 80 years old and would benefit from supplements. Any recommendations?; I read a report that zinc picolinate may cause liver damage but how do I know it's true when they didn't cite any research? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Bronchiectasis

I have spike antibody values at 1,880. Does this result warrant a booster shot?; How much more vitamin D can I take to increase my levels?; Do you think Relief Factor is worth the 3-week trial?; Could you discuss bronchiectasis and any natural treatments? I would like to avoid antibiotics. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Spelt Matzoh v. Wheat Matzoh
March 14, 2024
Half of US adults are interested in GLP-1 agonists for weight loss; Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover?; Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice?; Is Einkorn flour a better alternative to modern wheat?; Which liver support supplements are best for alcoholic issues? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Atopic Dermatitis

I was diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Which digestive enzymes are best to take?; I still have pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak. What can I take for it?; So many protein shakes contain carrageenan but isn't it a carcinogen?; My 5-year-old grandson has pancolitis. Do you have any recommendations?; What do you think of an organic acids test for chronic fatigue?; How can I find the cause of my atopic dermatitis? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Avoiding Microplastics
March 6, 2024
A discussion of the book "Rethinking Diabetes" by Gary Taubes; Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR); The impact of hops on the microbiome; A listener's suggestion on avoiding microplastics. Click HERE for part 2.