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Ask Leyla: What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a little unclear on how. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it—could you discuss its benefits, if any? A: Besides…read more
Categories:General Medicine General Nutrition
The Raw and the Cooked: What enabled us to become human may also be our undoing
As many of you know by now, my training in college was in anthropology. This study of diverse cultures and human evolution informs my understanding of human health to this day. The Raw and the Cooked is the…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: What causes constipation and how can I relieve it?
Q: I find that periodically, I suffer bouts of constipation. I’ve had a hard time pinpointing what might be at the root of it. Can you share some of the common causes of constipation, and what can…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
Low-tech solutions for challenging medical problems
“Dark therapy” for bipolar syndrome: You’ve heard of light therapy for SAD. It lifts patients out of seasonal depression. But patients with bipolar disorder suffer from hyper-excitation. They may be prone to bouts of manic behavior and have…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Mental and Emotional Health Nutrition and Weight Urinary Health
Ask Leyla: Bowel Movements: What’s regular?
Q: A lot of health gurus brag that they move their bowels three times daily. It seems one consistent bowel movement around the same time every day seems more natural. How important do you think it is…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
UPDATED: 17 supplements for women with early breast cancer (part three of series)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I wanted to reprise an article from a series I wrote previously about natural ways to support breast cancer treatment. I hope you find this article helpful once again, or…read more
Categories:Cancer Probiotics Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: Which magnesium is right for me?
Q: Can you please break down the magnesium products offered at FullScript and speak about specific uses for each one? I’m not sure which one(s) would be the most beneficial for me. I’m 65 years old, have trouble…read more
Categories:Supplements
Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels with dietary supplements*
Readers, here’s an excellent review of the science behind some of the best researched-backed supplements for blood sugar optimization, from one of our sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. While of specific interest to diabetics, keeping hemoglobin A1c…read more
Categories:Diabetes Supplements
Fish oil supplements are good. No, worthless. Wait—they work!
Amidst the excitement over a major research group’s vindication of meat last week (NYTimes: “Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice”), news of another stunning reversal was eclipsed. “Omega-3 fish oil supplements…read more
Categories:Heart Health Nutrition Controversies Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol
Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 80 percent of cholesterol is…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
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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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Q: What are the most important supplements to take for people on a budget? A:…
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With the flu season just around the corner, I thought it might be a good…
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Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a…
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