Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Thyroid and Weight Loss
August 12, 2020
I had half of my thyroid removed 40 years ago and now I'm having difficulty losing weight; I've had pain on the top of my feet for a couple of years now. What would you recommend?; What are your thoughts on taking fulvic acid as a supplement?; I take N-acetyl-cysteine and ubiquinol. Do these have any effect on blood thinning or blood pressure? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Plane Travel During COVID-19
August 5, 2020
Would exposing ourselves just a little bit to the virus help prime our immunity against it?; I have a Mexico trip planned in November and I'm wondering your feelings on plane travel during COVID-19? Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Exercise and Sleep Apnea
July 24, 2020
Increased exercise linked with lower sleep apnea risk; What cortisol curves tell us about health.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Diet and US National Security
July 22, 2020
Study: Poor diets threaten US national security; Since the thymus gland shrinks as we get older, what nutritional supplements can we take to boost T-cells?; My wife is to undergo surgery next week. Can I demand intravenous vitamin C for her? I'd pay out of pocket if needed; I take a naringin supplement. Is it safe to take with Lipitor? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: COVID-19 and Metabolic Syndrome
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 and metabolic syndrome: Is diet the key?; What do you think of Far-UVC light for killing airborne coronaviruses?; Doesn't drinking a glass of water right before a meal dilute digestive enzymes? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intermittent Fasting

My cholesterol levels are far less than optimal. What can I do about it?; A family member has stage 4 colon cancer and is on chemotherapy. Is there a probiotic you recommend?; What are your thoughts on Intermittent Fasting for postmenopausal women? Is it effective? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Stomach Upset/Indigestion
July 8, 2020
Why is my overall body temperature measured to be around 94 degrees? I otherwise feel pretty good for a 65-year-old; What is the popular remedy of choice for stomach upset/indigestion? Baking soda? Apple cider vinegar?; I've been taking Nexium for two months now and want to wean off. How can I do this as quickly as possible?; Is it safe to take Candibactin to combat SIBO during the time of COVID? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intermittent Leg Pains
July 1, 2020
--My wife has been sick with intermittent bronchitis and pneumonia since last year and it is only intensifying - help! --My husband suffered a stroke last year and has some residual symptoms. Where can I take him for treatment in the Naples, Florida area? --I'm 83 with well-controlled diabetes and kidney disease. Can I take metformin and/or L-glutamine? --My five-year-old granddaughter has intermittent leg pains. Any recommendations? --My recent blood tests reveal high B12 and folate levels? Should I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Saturated Fats
June 24, 2020
Study: Limit on saturated fats unnecessary; I'm going to have some torn meniscus removed from my knee. Any supplements to hasten healing? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: New Obesity Treatment?

I have a chronic cough and green sputum that is resistant to several antibiotics. What can I do naturally?; What is your take on the recent retractions of anti-hydroxychloroquine studies by the Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine?; There's a new obesity treatment that works by making mitochondria less efficient. I thought it desirable to have more efficient mitochondria. Am I wrong? Click HERE for part 1.