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Leyla Weighs In: Here we go again: American Heart Association with the same old message
In light of the recent headlines regarding coconut oil and dangers of saturated fats, I want to take this opportunity to discern and reiterate fact from fallacy when it comes to informing the public about health. As Dr….read more
Categories:Heart Health Nutrition Controversies
Vacation time is here – but do you suffer from WWS (Work Withdrawal Syndrome)?
Might as well face it—you’re addicted to work! With the lazy days of summer come holidays and breaks from work. But for some, vacation time prompts anxiety and distress. If you find it hard to adapt to prolonged…read more
Categories:Stress
Zika – An emerging threat for all of us
The relationship of the Zika virus to the development of microcephaly has certainly been receiving a lot of attention in the news lately, and with good reason. Microcephaly is a devastating, although rare, consequence of this viral infection,…read more
Categories:Infections Neurological Health
American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded saturated fat recommendations
Are you suffering from health news whiplash? It seems lately that all the news has been about the how saturated fats have been exonerated—studies show that meat and high fat dairy contribute negligibly or not at all to…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Nutritional Genomics: Nutrition Prescriptions Based on Genetics
Without a doubt, nutrition is one of the primary environmental exposures that determines health. Many of our chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer are initiated and/or accelerated by food exposures. These conditions are complex in their…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Hypothyroidism
Leyla Weighs In: Top supplements for supporting healthy weight loss and metabolic efficiency
It’s that time of year again! With bathing suit season upon us, many are trying to shed a few pounds, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite supplements for supporting healthy weight loss, and optimizing your…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Supplements
NSAIDs increase heart risk: Now what for osteoarthritis pain?
It was recently revealed that use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—over the counter products like Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve, and prescription meds like Celebrex, Voltaren, Indocin, Naprosyn, Feldene, Daypro and Anaprox—can increase the risk of cardiovascular events (heart…read more
Ask Leyla: Are microwave ovens safe?
Q: Do you think microwave ovens are safe? Do you use them? A: I do own a microwave oven and use it mostly to reheat leftovers. I don’t use it to thaw or cook proteins such as meat or chicken…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What are the rules of snacking?
Q: I’m often at a loss when it comes to snacking. Is it healthy/necessary to eat between meals? Sometimes when I snack, I don’t feel full, or I find myself hungry again just a little while later. What types of…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Stress
Ketosis & Parkinson’s Disease: Improving symptoms with a ketogenic diet
If you feel like you are hearing about more and more about Parkinson’s Disease in the media lately, you shouldn’t be surprised. Cases are being presented with more and more frequency, such that Parkinson’s rate of incidence is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Ketogenic Diet Parkinson's Disease
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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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I’m a veteran of the Diet Wars. Back in the 80s, when the ultra-low-carb Atkins…
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Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV…
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I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on…
Turning the Tide on Overmedication: Dr. Mark Horowitz’s Approach to Deprescribing, Part 2
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