Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Fibromyalgia and Sleep
September 16, 2020
Anthony Fauci takes supplements!; Is Dr. Hoffman seeing patients? Can I make an appointment?; Many gluten-free foods contain rice flour. Is this problematic because of the high amount of arsenic in rice?; I have fibromyalgia but my main problem is lack of deep sleep. What do you recommend? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Do You Need a Colonoscopy?

What ingredients should I avoid in selecting a multivitamin?; Is Alka Seltzer Gold safe to use on a daily basis for allergic reactions?; I'm 78 and I've never had a colonoscopy. Do I really need one at this point? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Handwashing
September 9, 2020
Study: Singing "Happy Birthday" while handwashing may spread Covid-19; Alpha-lipoic acid to the rescue for excruciating nerve pain!; How do you treat Interstitial Cystitis nutritionally?; If statin drugs increase arterial calcium scores, will the damage be reversed if discontinued? How long to wait before getting another EBT heart scan? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Aging Eyes

Do you recommend any specific foods or supplements for aging eyes?; My recent blood test shows I'm slightly anemic. What supplements would you suggest?; What are your thoughts on the various drugs, particularly Ivermectin, for Covid-19? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tour De France in the Time of COVID-19
September 2, 2020
Tour De France in the time of COVID-19; Study: Fungi in the gut may damage the brain; I've been taking SPM for several months for joint pain. Do I still need to take fish oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: CT Cardiac Scoring

My doctor told me not to take Berberine long term because it acts like an antibiotic. Will it mess up my microbiome?; Is the CT cardiac scoring test the same as an EBT heart scan?; My cardiac calcium score is 33. Why is it concentrated in only one artery?; What is the maximum amount of calcium I should take every day? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Herd Immunity
August 26, 2020
KFC drops "Finger-lickin' good"; Can you get Covid-19 twice?; What are your thoughts on herd immunity (passive) vs. active immunity via vaccine?; When will a vaccine become available? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Body Composition

I am depressed...maybe for the wrong reasons. Can you tell me about saw palmetto?; Would you know of a reliable home scale brand? Do you think the ones that measure body fat percentage are accurate?; Why body composition is more important than weight; Am I giving my husband too much vitamin K? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Milk and Breast Cancer?
August 19, 2020
Any recommendation for a good sink faucet filter?; If kids can go back to school with proper precautions, why can't restaurants serve indoors while taking those same precautions?; I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years. Can nutritional care play a part in this condition?; I use coumadin because of a history of pulmonary embolism and DVT. I'm concerned for my bone health while on this medication. Should I switch to Xarelto or Eliquis?; A study suggests that drinking as little as one cup of milk per day may increase the rate of breast cancer by up to 50%. What are your thoughts? Is organic milk better? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for GERD
August 12, 2020
Study: Nicotinamide Riboside alters body composition and acetyl-l-carnitine concentration in muscle; I have GERD and the supplements I take aren't enough, but I don't want to take medication - help!; I have lupus and Sjogren's. Is there any reason I shouldn't take collagen supplements? Click HERE for part 2.