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Red meat and diabetes—a tenuous connection
Once again, consumers have been regaled with misleading headlines about the alleged harms of red meat. This time, it’s diabetes: “Eating Red Meat May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk”—NY Times “Too Much Red Meat is Linked to…read more
Categories:Diabetes
Ask Leyla: How do I determine my healthy weight?
Q: How do I determine what’s a healthy weight for me? I’m a 49-year-old female and my height is 5’7”. A: The guidelines for determining a healthy weight is called the HAMWI method, which is typically used…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
Hydration: A matter of life and death
“Make sure you stay well hydrated!” As a health imperative, it seems a little lightweight—unless you happen to be a Tour de France contestant. It conjures up visions of legions of ultra-thin young women obsessively slugging back…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are some good sources of BCAAs?
Q: I know that branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) are popular supplements for people who are strength training. But I’m not a huge fan of whey. Are there any other sources of BCAA? A: There is a great misconception…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Supplements
It’s time to “supercharge” your immune system
By Rick Jahnke
Cold and flu season is upon us, turning thoughts to immune health. My go-to for immune support is ImmPower. I recommend it to patients and use it daily myself! ImmPower’s benefits are substantiated by extensive research; learn what…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
My take on Dr. Peter Attia
Like many of you, I enjoy podcasts. Rather than passively listening to whatever cable news or AM radio dishes up, I like to proactively use my time to garner knowledge. So, when I’m engaged in a monotonous…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: What is the key to recovery after exercise?
Q: I try to maintain an active lifestyle and am an avid runner. However, I know that distance running can sap my body of important nutrients. After running nine miles and perspiring heavily, what nutrients does my…read more
Categories:Exercise Nutrition and Weight Supplements
Methylation: Understanding its mechanisms and health effects
These days, one of the most popular themes in nutrition is methylation. It’s a complex subject, but suffice it to say, it’s one of the best examples of how using supplements can enhance health. Supporting methylation is…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
The end of obesity?
Obesity is one of the most daunting health challenges America faces. Nationally, 41.6% of Americans qualify as obese; in the 1950s only 10% were obese. Rates are also soaring among children and adolescents, with nearly 20% of…read more
Categories:Medications Obesity
Ask Leyla: What’s causing my brittle nails?
Q: My fingernails are so brittle! Do you have any suggestions? A: Onychoschizia, or brittle nails, is more common in women than men according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD). The first thing to find…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair
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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…
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Once again, consumers have been regaled with misleading headlines about the alleged harms of red…
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Q: How do I determine what’s a healthy weight for me? I’m a 49-year-old female…
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“Make sure you stay well hydrated!” As a health imperative, it seems a little lightweight—unless…
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