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Leyla Weighs In: Does inflammation increase the likelihood of mental illness?
In setting out to determine how chronic inflammation affects the brain, researchers have recently found a mechanism that directly links inflammation to mental illness. As many as 75 percent of the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with systemic lupus…read more
Diet vs. depression: The success of SMILES
This month marks the publication of the first study that conclusively documents the benefits of diet for treating depression. Researchers love acronyms, so they contrived to call it the SMILES trial—“Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered Emotional…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: How can I lower my HgbA1c?
Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my most recent bloodwork indicates it’s up to 6.5. I’m on a low carb diet, and the only remaining sugars in my diet result…read more
Categories:Diabetes
Blood sugar and your brain
Several years ago, when I wrote Grain Brain, I had a long discussion with our publisher centered around choosing the best subtitle. Ultimately, we decided to emphasize the toxic role of sugar and carbs on the brain, and with…read more
Categories:Aging Diabetes Neurological Health
The hidden toll of Harvey
The flood waters are finally receding from the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, but the long-term health consequences of Harvey are only just now becoming apparent. Although there were dozens of tragic deaths due to drowning and even electrocution, these…read more
Categories:Environmental Health General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Why commercial weight loss diets don’t work
I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs–most with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as they stay on the program, but as soon as the weight goal is…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
19 ways to preserve your gall bladder
In the first two articles in this series (here and here), we demolished myths about gall bladder disease. Now, I’ll share with you some documented ways to keep from losing your gall bladder to the surgeon. 1. Low-carb diet. Contrary to…read more
Categories:Gall bladder disease Probiotics Supplements
Is fructose really that bad for you?
I remember a time in the 70s and 80s when I was just getting started in the field of nutrition when fructose was considered a harmless sweetener for diabetics. Marketed as “diabetic sugar,” fructose syrup was dispensed in…read more
Categories:Diabetes Nutrition Controversies Obesity
Leyla Weighs In: The trouble with monosodium glutamate
You’ve likely heard about monosodium glutamate (MSG) as being associated with Chinese food. What you may not know is it’s much more prevalent in processed foods than once thought. MSG, along with other flavorings, lends a meat-like taste…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Caffeine & ketosis: Friend or foe?
A lot of times I’m asked about the impact of caffeine consumption on ketosis. Does it help? Hurt? A new study out of Canada seeks to answer this question. This video originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website.
Categories:Ketogenic Diet
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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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Last week, I offered a closer look at some of the myths circulating about COVID-19. This week,…
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It’s been a fast-moving couple of months. Amid contradictory and maladroit messaging—some unduly alarmist—we’re learning…
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Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Anxiety, Zinc, Aged Garlic and More
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