Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: OTC Cold Remedies
September 13, 2023
OTC cold remedies - a placebo effect?; More on orthorexia nervosa; Comments on the future of our medical system and the public's health. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hydrogen Water?

What are your thoughts on hydrogen water and how to get it?; What supplements do you recommend to improve eyesight?; A critical look at natural medicine; Can taking thyroid medicine or hormone replacement therapy cause a high Apo B?; I feel like my gut health is compromised after a 3 week round of antibiotics. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Probiotics for Parkinson’s?
September 7, 2023
Parkinson's may be a disease of the gut; Probiotics for Parkinson's?; Preview: The history of sugar; Does niacin have a negative impact on blood sugar for diabetes? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

My friend has idiopathic thrombocytopenia and now was diagnosed with polycythemia vera. What is the course of treatment nutritionally?; A discussion about orthorexia nervosa; Does topical Proscar have the same deleterious effect on prostate as oral?; Which is the best test for hormones, saliva or urine? I'm considering taking bioidentical hormone replacement. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Role of Saturated Fat in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk
August 30, 2023
Lipoprotein(a) and diet -- a challenge for the role of saturated fat in reducing cardiovascular disease risk; Do supplements really work? Are they worth it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Calcium Dosage

Should calcium be taken at a higher dose than strontium? What if my blood calcium is already a little high?; I went to see two urologists for pelvic pain. One recommends a CT scan and the other doesn't. What do I do?; What do you think of scalar frequencies devices? Are they legit? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Egg Consumption v. Cardiovascular Disease
August 24, 2023
Study: Egg consumption on cardiovascular disease risk may be based on genetics; Is there a subset of folks who shouldn't consume saturated fat? If so, how do you find out if you are one of them? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Why Most Studies Are Wrong

The dangers of PFAS; You mention various nutrients reduce all cause mortality by certain percentages in studies. Could you explain?; Could you talk about the importance of having enough ferritin to support thyroid function?; Do you know of any source of one-on-one consultations for people with cancer questions?; Sixteen reasons why most studies are wrong; How do I find a biological dentist to remove my mercury fillings? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A 101 on Salmon
August 16, 2023
Highlights from the Canadian Rockies; What do you think of kratom as a supplement?; I've never cooked salmon but would like to start eating it. Could you please provided a 101 on salmon?; I'm having a hard time reaching my goal weight even though I limit myself to 1500 calories a day--what gives? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: What about magnesium?

How can I ensure I'm getting the right ratio of zinc to copper?; What about magnesium?; Could Benfotiamine be beneficial for MS or CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy)?; What kind of multivitamin do you recommend? What about the timing of the supplements I take? Click HERE for part 1.