Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 9, 2016
What do you think of milk thistle for liver disease? I just read “How Not To Die” by Michael Greger, MD. Please reassure me that eating animal protein is ok. The Harvard Medical School newsletter says that diabetics should avoid eggs, what is your take on this? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

How do we know if the nutraceuticals we take are indeed bioavailable, should there be standard testing before and after undertaking a supplement program? Help! I’ve had radioactive iodine treatment for Grave’s disease and now I have belly fat. Why do you take so many supplements when you’re already eating a clean diet and exercising regularly? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
March 2, 2016
More bad science: Paleo diet “bad” for your health—will make you fat, sick, and diabetic? My doctor is prescribing Lexapro—is there something else I can take instead? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Any help for hidradenitis suppurativa? What can I do to lower my overproduction of human growth hormone? Does taking fish oil break an overnight fast? I feel so much better since I started taking kelp, can I continue taking it indefinitely? Is it okay to skim the fat off chicken soup? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 24, 2016
Are the antibiotics in commercial meat and milk fattening me up too? Is “organic” a guarantee that it’s antibiotic-free? Do you prefer Kyolic garlic over curcumin? What to do for palpitations caused by Levaquin (fluoroquinolones). Any supplements to help slow age-related hearing loss? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What can I do about arrhythmia? The difference between arrhythmia vs. palpitations. The effects of soy, flax and other estrogens on breast health as seen via thermography. Do I have to take Lipitor for blockages in my carotid arteries? Can I take Tri-Salts indefinitely for heartburn? Any nutritional help for dry macular degeneration? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 17, 2016
Can anything alleviate the symptoms of trigger finger? I have asthma and Addison’s disease, how can I rebuild my adrenals? Why do I now have osteoporosis even though I’ve been taking strontium for osteopenia? Can you comment on some studies that say too low or too high vitamin D is associated with heart disease? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Is it safe to roast nuts high in omega-3 fats, won’t it damage the oils? What can help reperfusion injury besides vitamin E? Does taking large quantities of water dilute the foods we eat and supplements we take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
February 11, 2016
More on the Whole30. Coconut oil incorrectly demonized by Forks Over Knives. Can supplemental boron help lower prostate cancer risk? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Can I take Immpower indefinitely for immune heath? Any benefit to time-released vitamin C? What do you think of whole foods-based multis and nutritional yeast? How much DGL is too much? What is the dose of vitamin D necessary to increase levels? Click HERE for part 1.