Q&A with Leyla: Does nicotine destroy the spine?

written by Dr. Ronald Hoffman | January 15, 2026

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Does nicotine destroy the spine?

  • A spoof on suggested nutrition guidelines
  • Does nicotine destroy the spine?  
  • I can’t seem to find Alpha Base with or without iron anymore. What do you recommend?



Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Essential Tremors

  • I’m an 88-year-old man with an irregular heart rate.  Any suggestions to treat this?
  • My PSA is on an upward trend since my last test. Should I stop taking testosterone?
  • What can I take for essential tremors?  
  • I wake often during the night.  What can I take to help me stay asleep?
  • What are your thoughts on grounding mats, mattress covers, and sheets? Are they the real deal?