Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Vitamin D and Bone Density
September 25, 2019
Gluten in the diet doesn't cause gastrointestinal symptoms in most people absent of celiac disease—REALLY??; Study warns too much vitamin D may actually decrease bone density—we analyze; A holistic dentist told me lectins are extremely harmful and foods like beans that contain them should be avoided. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fizzy Water

My 65-year-old husband's eye exam revealed some Drusen. Are there any remedies to reduce it?; Mouthwash can reduce the benefits of exercise by reducing nitric oxide production by beneficial oral bacteria; Why do you divide your podcasts into two segments?; Any aspects of plain old fizzy water that pose a problem to health if consumed regularly? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Cheese
September 18, 2019
Shadowbanning of authentic medical information on social media; I asked a cardiologist if there was one food to avoid above all others. He said cheese. Is he correct?; Are there any other conditions besides Celiac disease that would cause a positive Tissue Transglutaminase IGG and IGA? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Quality of Prescription Drugs

A new blood test for Celiac disease?; I have two disc herniations in my cervical spine. Is this the cause of my dizziness, nausea, and weakness?; What do we do when the FDA fails to ensure the quality of prescription drugs? Perhaps we should just rely on food?; Are there any effective treatments for lipoedema? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tachycardia
September 11, 2019
Healthy food more important than type of diet to reduce heart disease risk (really?!); My very healthy 63-year-old friend has tachycardia. What can she do about this?; Would you be alarmed by low hemoglobin, basophils and eosinophils in a healthy 45-year-old male? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Gummy Vitamins

I'm about 20 pounds overweight and have difficulty losing weight. Could it be because of my TSH levels?; My left carotid artery is 50% blocked. What kind of diet changes should I be looking at?; What is the deal with gummy vitamins? How effective are they? They used to be for kids but now are there are dozens of types for adults!; What is your nutrition routine before a workout? I run out of gas after 15 holes on the golf course. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: CBD
September 4, 2019
Low-fat diet depletes testosterone whereas low carb diet increases it; Is long term antibiotic use for Lyme disease associated with hearing loss?; Have you heard about the drug Antabuse for Lyme? Would the herb Kudzu offer the same benefit?; CBD oil for essential tremor and CBN for insomnia; Are there any holistic measures to prevent vasovagal syncope? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla Part 2: Blood Pressure

I have a history of heart disease in my family and my blood pressure is erratic. Should I be concerned?; Are annual dental x-rays necessary while my teeth and gums are in very good health?; I have low white blood cell, low red blood cell and platelet counts. Is this due to overexercising? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Red Meat
August 21, 2019
What say you to Dr. Mirkin's critique of your article on TMAO?; What about Neu5Gc -- the leading theory on the harmful effects of red meat? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hyaluronic Acid

My wife had an appendectomy 45 years ago, does that increase her risk of Parkinson's disease?; Do you have any information on pneumatosis? Is there a treatment to correct it?; Are there any harmful effects of taking hyaluronic acid with my diabetes medicines?; I'm on medication that forbids eating grapefruit. What does that mean for the fruit and veggie pills I take? Click HERE for part 1.