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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
Why is our kale contaminated with PFAS when the FDA told us our produce was safe?
By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to support our efforts to ban PFAS! You…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: More on lifestyle changes to prevent atrial fibrillation
Q: I read your article on atrial fibrillation (AF) and was intrigued by the emphasis on the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention of the condition. Can you elaborate? A: What I find striking about AF is its recent prevalence. That…read more
Categories:Heart Health
24 ways we should fundamentally transform our healthcare system
It’s time to fundamentally transform our healthcare system. The fact is, we spend way more per capita on healthcare than any other country in the world, and our health outcomes rank behind those of many poorer countries;…read more
Categories:General Medicine Healthcare
Ask Leyla: What’s your take on popular meat substitutes?
Q: What is your take on meat substitutes that have become popular lately, like Beyond Beef or Impossible Burger? Are the ingredients above board? A: Food science, with its creation of flavors and macronutrient substitutions, is a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
7 ways to minimize the harms of cooking oils
We’ve long been propagandized about the imperative to switch from saturated fat to plant-derived oils. I’ve pushed back on that shaky proposition in an article entitled “The Weak Case Against Saturated Fats”. But just as the old shibboleth about animal…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are your guidelines for going off PPIs?
Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can…read more
Categories:Digestive Health GERD
The Unspoken Danger of the Canadian Wildfires
Respiratory problems are a concern, especially with frequent wildfires contributing to airborne pollution. Learn how the strategic application of nutritional support can buttress natural defenses, in this piece by our friends at NTFactor®. Plus, for a limited…read more
Categories:Environmental Health Lung Health Sponsored
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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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…
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For the last two issues, I’ve been sharing my thoughts on the latest picks for…
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Q: My family loves spicy foods. The hotter the better. Hummus has to be jalapeno…
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In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary…
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Dry Mouth
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