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Ask Leyla: Should I have metal dental fillings removed to reduce mercury exposure?
Q: My daughter is seriously considering having the silver fillings in her teeth removed in order to protect her future children from toxicity and possible learning disabilities. What are the health risks to her—not getting it done…read more
Categories:Dental Health Environmental Health General Nutrition
16 Reasons Why Most Studies Are Wrong
In a previous article, I highlighted Americans’ lamentable lack of health literacy and challenged readers to take a quiz to assess their Health IQ. But one of the reasons for confusion over fundamental health issues (Is moderate drinking…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: The role of sodium in hypertension
The sodium controversy is ongoing with proponents of lower-sodium recommendations asserting, along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that it be restricted to less than 2,300 mg per day (a teaspoon) and no more than 1,500 mg…read more
Categories:Hypertension Nutrition Controversies
What’s the best test to determine your risk of heart disease?
These days, I’m seeing a lot of patients who are concerned about their hearts. I’m kind of like a Court of Appeals for individuals who have just received a life sentence in statin jail from their doctors….read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve hit a weight loss plateau!
Q: I’ve been following the low carb diet religiously, and it worked – at first. But now I’ve stopped losing weight. What could be causing this weight loss plateau? A: There are many reasons for hitting a plateau…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Paleo Diet
The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part two)
Last week, I shared the first nine in my list of the most common nutritional deficiencies that plague Americans. Now I’m rounding up the last nine, in an effort to keep you informed and on the lookout for potential…read more
Categories:Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Causes of adult acne
Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but also for adults who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair Skin Conditions
Spotlight on an extraordinary carotenoid: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin has been on my radar screen for some time now. I’ve come to realize that, not only is it safe, but humans may benefit from more than they get merely from a seafood diet. Read this…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part one)
You’ve heard the old saw: “Most people don’t need to take supplements if they’re following a healthy, balanced diet.” That’s a big “if”, especially since surveys—even those commissioned by government health agencies—admit that a significant percentage of…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Leyla Weighs In: An easy summer salmon salad
This is an easy favorite of mine with any leftover salmon I’ve prepared on a weeknight. While I can eat cold salmon for breakfast straight out of the fridge, I like to prepare a simple salad hearty enough…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Recipe Salmon & Salad Diet
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (did you even know your taxpayer…
Q: For the past several months, I have been making my husband and myself vegetable…
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
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