Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Toxic Nutrient Triad
November 8, 2023
A critique of The Toxic Nutrient Triad; Will taking smaller samples of blood from hospital patients become the norm?; Dr. Peter Attia's magnesium supplement and its surprising ingredients; My husband suffers from chronic constipation since since taking proton therapy for prostate cancer; What is the difference between AHCC and Ergothioneine? Should I take both? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Carpal Tunnel Surgery
November 1, 2023
Celebrity death; Immune system booster AHCC; I think I have vestibular migraine. What supplements do you recommend?; Do you have views on high fibrinogen? What do you consider high?; I'm having carpal tunnel surgery. Any ideas on what food I could prepare ahead of time? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Measures of Well Being
October 25, 2023
Survey: One in four adults is lonely; Study: Measures of well being and chronic health conditions; My friend is having surgery for an acoustic neuroma. What supplements can aid in her recovery?; How do you treat patients with microscopic colitis? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lyme Disease

American Nutrition Association annual meeting highlights; How do I reduce CRP levels post treatment for covid?; Why do I get abdominal pain after a bowel movement and sometimes get pockets of foam when I urinate?; Are there any new antibiotics or treatments for Lyme disease?; What does my recent CT scan result mean? Is there cause for concern and can it be reversed? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Recall Problems
October 18, 2023
Study: Ice cream and chips are as addictive as cocaine and heroin; My dad has Parkinson's and his balance has been off since he had a recent fall. Any suggestions?; A cautionary tale on breast implant illness and over diagnosis and treatment; I'm going to be 50 soon and I'm noticing I'm having slight recall problems. Any supplement suggestions? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Quitting Nicotine

Is it worthwhile to take Low-dose Naltrexone prophylactically for improving immunity?; My daughter quit smoking but is now having a hard time quitting nicotine gum; I've been constipated the last 3 weeks. Any recommendations? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Melatonin
October 11, 2023
The pros and cons of weight loss drugs; Comments on Dr. Attia's article about melatonin. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Medication and Bone Mineral Density

Does supplemental creatine raise blood pressure?; Impact of a lifetime of medication on bone mineral density; More comments on Dr. Hoffman's critique on functional medicine; I'm blind and credit my exercise routine for my independence and excellent travel skills; How much protein should I take daily? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coffee and Weight
October 4, 2023
Rain in New York!; Study: Coffee intake and weight gain; Does dairy improve your bone density?; If you get rid of one autoimmune disease, does the body make another?; What nutrients can help Myasthenia Gravis?; I heard the program on sucralose, but what about Stevia? Is it bad? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Liver Enzymes

My husband has elevated liver enzymes and his GP wants to send to to a gastroenterologist; Homeopathy for spine, neck and arm pain?; Could pain in my right arm be from my coronary calcium score?; Boron for bone health and arthritis; Is it possible that fish oil with GLA helped my granddaughter's ADD?; What can I take for the unbearable pain from my broken rib? Click HERE for part 1.