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Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?
Q: I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m skinny and have never been overweight. I was told I have “lean diabetes”. What does this mean? A: There are a number of factors…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
Natural immune system support
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
On a recent trip to Iceland, I threw this suite of Vital Nutrients immune support products in my suitcase. It was the perfect way to fortify me against travel-related stress, allergens, and pathogens! –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
September is Sexual Health Month—Is there a diet connection?
To commemorate Sexual Health Month, let’s tackle the question: Can you eat your way to optimal sexual performance? That was the subject of a chapter that I co-wrote with Intelligent Medicine co-contributor Leyla Muedin in the Dr. Andrew Weil textbook Integrative…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Sexual Health
Leyla Weighs In: September is Food Safety Education Month
The importance of food safety cannot be overstated. Every year there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Proper handling of food is critical to keeping it safe to eat. Preventing cross-contamination is key. When…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Cocoa flavanols boost cognition, mood and cardiovascular health
By Alan Frost, Founder and President of FlavaNaturals
As a chocolate lover, I was getting fewer of the benefits and more of the extra calories even from 90% cocoa bars. Now with FlavaNaturals I’m assured of obtaining the full health dividends of cocoa flavanols along…read more
Device anxiety
There are plenty of reasons to be anxious these days. There’s Covid, politics, the economy, looming environmental catastrophe, crime, the threat of World War III, not to mention the usual personal things—your health, your job or school,…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
“EAT-Lancet” is hard to digest
Recall that back in 2019, the prestigious international medical journal Lancet issued a call for curbing meat consumption. The EAT-Lancet Commission invoked the alleged health benefits of reducing intake of animal protein and claimed plant-based eating could help save the…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Is salt making me fat?
Q: I think we are all aware that excess sodium intake can cause water retention. However, I guess I wasn’t fully aware of the relationship between a high-salt diet and fructose production? Is salt itself causing weight…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight Obesity
“Is there a doctor on board?”: The challenges of in-flight medical emergencies
Medical emergencies occur with disturbing frequency on planes. One colleague of mine had the extraordinary experience of having to help subdue an out-of-control passenger on her flight to a medical convention; on her return flight, she was…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Which is better for inflammation, borage oil or evening primrose oil?
Q: I’ve heard that both borage oil and evening primrose oil have anti-inflammatory properties, but I don’t know much about them. What makes these oils beneficial? Which would you recommend for someone who is looking to reduce inflammation?…read more
Categories:Inflammation Supplements
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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: My husband suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for…
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I recently had the opportunity to interview Sharyl Attkisson about her new book Follow the Science. Attkisson is…
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Q: Is it ever a good idea to give insulin to a type 2 diabetic…
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