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Ask Leyla: How can I maximize my sun exposure to get the recommended amount of vitamin D?
Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV of vitamin D. If I am fully clothed with a long-sleeved shirt am I still getting 20,000 IU? Short-sleeved shirt? How about…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair Supplements
“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part four)
I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on the cutting room floor, I’m sallying forth with yet another (hopefully final!) installment. The premise is that seemingly not a week goes…read more
Leyla Weighs In: The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners
Breaking the sugar habit can be tough, but replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners carries its own challenges and risks. By making the change to artificial sweeteners, we’re not really breaking the sugar habit. Instead, we’re using a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Decoding GLP-1 and Calocurb’s Amarasate: What you should know
In a recent Intelligent Medicine newsletter article (“Is there such a thing as natural Ozempic?”), I discussed alternatives to the new raft of weight loss drugs. Among the most promising was Calocurb—developed via a $20 million innovation…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity Sponsored Supplements
Scotland: A health perspective
I recently returned from a two-week tour of Scotland. It was truly a remarkable trip to a beautiful country with a rich history. I’d like to share some medical perspectives gleaned from my trip. Scotland is cold….read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Fat—our primary fuel
At this point in time, and in science, we know that low-fat diets aren’t helpful. Indeed, they’re harmful. The Dietary Guidelines which encourage the substitution of fats with carbohydrates have caused our rampant epidemics of obesity and…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s General Nutrition Ketogenic Diet Nutrition and Weight
ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship
By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to sign our petition and support our FreeSpeech4Health campaign….read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Does it matter whether I consume protein before or after exercise?
Q: I’m a 70-year-old man and I eat well and exercise. I’m curious about protein supplements. I drink a protein mix about an hour before I work out. Is it better to use whey powder or a…read more
Categories:Exercise
“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part three)
Back by popular demand: the third installment in my series “Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need. I tried to contain myself to just two newsletter articles, Part 1 and Part 2, but there were too many instances to relegate to…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: It’s Food Allergy Awareness Month – What is allergic addiction?
Based on evidence in the scientific literature and case studies of my patients over the years, I can say with certainty that as many as 60 percent of the population suffers from hidden food allergies. According to Alan Gaby,…read more
Categories:Allergy
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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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The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (did you even know your taxpayer…
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Q: For the past several months, I have been making my husband and myself vegetable…
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Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
Healing the Body and Planet: Insights from Dr. Jenny Goodman, Part 2
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