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Leyla Weighs In: Do you have Metabolic Syndrome?
Download as PDF Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased risk for chronic disease such as heart disease and cancer. According to the CDC, more than a third of all US adults met the definition…read more
Categories:Metabolic Syndrome
Why you don’t have to feel guilty about those Valentine’s Day chocolates
Download as PDF [My Valentine’s gift to you: I reworked and updated this article that I originally published last year to reflect the latest finding on the beneficial effects of chocolate.] What the world doesn’t need this Valentine’s Day is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: How do I raise my HDL?
Download as PDF Q: I’ve been working on optimizing my cholesterol levels: Total cholesterol: 202 LDL: 150 HDL: 39 Triglycerides: 67 How can I increase my HDL without also increasing my LDL? I exercise regularly and adhere to a low carb,…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
5 compelling reasons to practice mindful eating
By Amanda Wilks
Download as PDF In today’s fast-paced world, improper dietary habits are more widely encountered than ever before. We’re all used to eating as fast as possible so that we can get back to our tasks in the shortest time possible….read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Is the way to a (wo)man’s heart through his(her) stomach?
Download as PDF Earlier this week, I spoke at NYU Langone Medical Center as part of their Heart Health Lecture Series. The subject was “Fostering a Healthy Microbiome for Cardiovascular Health.” Along with Dr. Lea Ann Chen, a gastroenterologist who is…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Obesity Probiotics Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Protein vs. fat in a low carb diet
Download as PDFThere’s a misconception among low carb dieters. Many people believe a low carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for ‘lean’ protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib-eye and…read more
Categories:Ketogenic Diet Paleo Diet
What are colostrum’s effects on the whole body?
Download as PDFColostrum is the first food of life for newborn mammals. It provides antibodies, carbohydrates, and protein to help a baby grow and develop. Perhaps best of all, colostrum’s effects extend across the whole body. Now, let’s take a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Immunity Muscle and Bone Health Neurological Health Skin and Hair Skin Conditions Supplements
The truth about Trump’s physical
Download as PDFPresident Donald Trump’s recent physical exam has occasioned lots of commentary, much of it snarky. It has even spawned a new hashtag: #Girther, a skeptical allusion to Trump’s claim that he is 6’3” and 239 (Some believe he’s exaggerating…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Why didn’t the Atkins Diet work for me?
Download as PDFQ: I did the Atkins diet many years ago. I didn’t lose weight, and my cholesterol went up and never came back down. I realize all diets don’t fit everyone, but I’m curious why it didn’t work for…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
What you need to know about glaucoma
Download as PDFJanuary is National Glaucoma Awareness month. In light of that, I wanted to draw your attention again to an article I published last year: Did you know that glaucoma is the second most common form of progressive blindness…read more
Categories:Eye 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: I just found out I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I go from diarrhea to…
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Members of the natural health movement (myself included) have long argued that despite acknowledged medical…
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Portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size…
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