Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Trans Fatty Acids
July 24, 2019
Association of lifestyle and genetic risk with incidence of dementia; What are trans fatty acids? Are there specific ingredients on packaging labels to be wary of?; Dietary cholesterol improves MS symptoms in mice. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Diatomaceous Earth

I was accidentally exposed to diatomaceous earth. Now I have sharp pelvic and lower back pain and swelling of my abdomen; What do you think about boron 15 mg to help boost testosterone levels?; More than half the new drugs in Germany are shown to have no added benefit. Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Good news for coffee drinkers!
July 19, 2019
Effects of vitamin D supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a review; Good news for coffee drinkers! Caffeine exposure may stimulate fat loss.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Horsetail
July 10, 2019
Facebook updates news feed algorithm to reduce sensational health claims; I have horsetail growing in my garden. Would it be helpful for osteoporosis?; My patient has osteoporosis on one bone. I'm hesitant to recommend Strontium. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Fecal Transplant

My 19-year-old granddaughter came down with a kidney infection, cystitis and kidney stones. What do you recommend?; With so many folks using gourmet salts like Himalayan, where are they getting their iodine?; I have SIBO and am not willing to take antibiotics. I'm considering a fecal transplant. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Preventing Childhood Colds
July 3, 2019
Triclosan tied to osteoporosis risk; What can my 2 and 4-year-old grandkids take to prevent colds?; Dr. Jonathan Wright recommends giving blood several times a year to prevent heart disease. Do you agree?; I've been intermittent fasting for 12-16 hours a day. What hot drink is considered okay during the fast? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Supplement/Drug Interactions

I'm taking a choline supplement to help lower homocysteine but it worsens my Trimethylaminuria (TMA); Can Eliquis interact with melatonin and cause bleeding issues?; I've been taking testosterone for 10 years. Is there any harm in taking Fennugreek and/or DHEA?; Could you comment on the meta-analysis showing Vitamin D doesn't reduce cardiovascular risk? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: June is Men’s Health Month
June 26, 2019
Enteral diet found helpful in children with Crohn's disease; June is Men's Health Month; My brother-in-law has a Hemoglobin A1c of 6.4 and was advised by his trainer to eat steel cut oats instead of regular oatmeal; What supplements should I take to prepare for dental implant surgery? Are there concerns about all the foreign material used?; What causes a low amino acid profile on the Nutri-Eval test? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: HPV

My husband has osteoporosis and can't tolerate strontium because it makes him gag. Is there another remedy?; I take antibiotics for dental procedures due to my bilateral knee replacements and subsequent revisions; My last White Blood Cell count was 3.5. Should I be concerned?; Could you comment on the connection with HPV and cancer? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Low Calorie Diets
June 19, 2019
How you eat equals how you look; How low-calorie diets actually make us eat more; Can aspirin bring down my Lp(a)?; Will the green tea in Endefen keep me up at night? Click HERE for part 2.