Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 19, 2016
FODMAPs diet becoming more popular for IBS. Low-dose naltrexone for MS. I’m a 62-year-old male, should I take DHEA? Is the preservative in grape juice causing my GERD? In addition to the Salad and Salmon Diet, what supplements should my husband take for gout? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

My mother had successful cataract surgery, should she continue taking lutein? Do Brazil nuts contain lead? Are at-home body composition scales accurate? Would you recommend the Whole30 diet for someone who needs to gain weight? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 12, 2016
Why the “Biggest Losers” keep regaining the weight. What do you make of so many probiotic claims? Does taking thiamin supplements help repel mosquitos? Does the cellulose in supplements wreak havoc on the gut? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is undenatured type 2 chicken collagen superior to glucosamine? Some of my overweight friends say if they don’t eat every 3 hours they feel nauseated and sick. Can asthma inhalers compromise the immune system? Does vitamin D cause kidney stones? Any alternative to having my parathyroid glands removed? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 5, 2016
Supplements act like “Hamburger Helper” for prescription anti-depressants. My husband has been running and lifting weights for the last 25 years but still can’t increase muscle size in his arms and legs, what gives? What’s the difference between linseed oil and flaxseed oil? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is bone broth a source of lead? There are so many side effects with my diabetes medications, are there natural alternatives? How can I maintain good spinal health? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 28, 2016
The benefits of dark chocolate for athletes. Which vegetables should be cooked vs. eaten raw? Is slow cooking superior to other methods in terms of safety and nutrient retention? What do you think of proponents of the raw foods movement that claim cooked food increases inflammation? Click HERE for Part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I have Hashimoto’s, can I safely take a multivitamin that contains iodine? Would intermittent fasting be appropriate for those with Hashimoto’s? I have been diagnosed with beta-carotene overload, how can I hasten its detoxification? What are the benefits of Ashwagandha? Is Bacopa efficacious for memory? I’ve heard some supplements contain lead. Click HERE for Part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
April 21, 2016
Is there a clear link between most cancers and viruses? What do you think of Horsechestnut for prevention of spider and varicose veins? What supplements and foods can increase natural killer cells? What can I do nutritionally for Optic Diusc Drusen? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Do you recommend prevagen for brain sharpness and short term memory? Since wild green oat extract acts like an MAO inhibitor, are there certain foods I should avoid? Does milk thistle interact with Coumadin, should I take it on an empty or full stomach? Click HERE for part 1.