Leo Galland, MD

Leo Galland, MD, board-certified in internal medicine, is the director of the Foundation for Integrated Medicine in New York City and author of numerous books including The Fat Resistance Diet, The Allergy Solution, Already Here: A Doctor Discovers the Truth About Heaven and the forthcoming book, Pandemic Protection. DrGalland.com

Digestive Enzymes May Be Your Answer to Heartburn, Gluten Intolerance, Flatulence—and Even Arthritis
Diseases & Conditions

Digestive Enzymes May Be Your Answer to Heartburn, Gluten Intolerance, Flatulence—and Even Arthritis

Leo Galland, MD | November 13, 2013

If you watch the TV ads, you might think that a good probiotic is the answer for all your digestive…

Are Swollen Ankles a Serious Problem?

Are Swollen Ankles a Serious Problem?

Leo Galland, MD | June 13, 2013

Puffy ankles are the price you pay whenever you overindulge in potato chips or another salty snack... and simply putting…

Postmenopausal Heartburn

Postmenopausal Heartburn

Leo Galland, MD | June 12, 2013

Study Links Hormone Replacement with Heartburn in Women Does hormone replacement therapy cause heartburn? That was the implication of reports…

Are You Using Probiotics Correctly?
Supplements

Are You Using Probiotics Correctly?

Leo Galland, MD | October 4, 2012

Probiotics Are the Go-To Guys for Gut Health Last week, as you may recall, I wrote about prebiotics, those behind-the-scenes digestive…

Can Obese Patients Get Good Medical Care?

Can Obese Patients Get Good Medical Care?

Richard O’Brien, MD | October 1, 2012

New Health Problem: Obese Patients Require Specialized Medical Services Not that anyone has to search far and wide to find…

Natural Flu Prevention: The 4-Point Plan

Natural Flu Prevention: The 4-Point Plan

Leo Galland, MD | September 20, 2012

Boost Your Immunity to Seasonal Flu With autumn around the corner, I’d rather think about the season’s multihued foliage than…

Vitamins, Who Needs Them?

Vitamins, Who Needs Them?

Leo Galland, MD | September 19, 2012

How Multivitamins Can Harm Your Health When it comes to vitamins, don’t fall into the trap of thinking "the more…

Undo Holiday Excess
Wellness

Undo Holiday Excess

Leo Galland, MD | September 14, 2012

How to Stay on Top of Holiday Health (and How to Fix It When You Don't) The season of excess…

Mineral Supplements Can Be Toxic

Mineral Supplements Can Be Toxic

Leo Galland, MD | September 13, 2012

Mind Your Minerals You take your vitamin and mineral supplements to improve your health, but are you sure they’re not…

Beat the Flu and Colds with Probiotics

Beat the Flu and Colds with Probiotics

Leo Galland, MD | September 4, 2012

Good Gut Bacteria Does Battle Against Bad Cold and Flu Bugs By now you’ve seen the commercials for probiotics that…

When Pain and Bloating Won’t Go Away
Digestive

When Pain and Bloating Won’t Go Away

Leo Galland, MD | August 16, 2012

Life changed quite suddenly for Judith at the age of 52, when she developed a serious episode of abdominal pain…

The Antioxidant Power of Parsley

The Antioxidant Power of Parsley

Leo Galland, MD | August 10, 2012

Summer's Slimming Secret Bursting with freshness and flavor, parsley is the perfect way to eat green and celebrate the bounty…

Supercharge Your Metabolism with Strawberries

Supercharge Your Metabolism with Strawberries

Leo Galland, MD | August 7, 2012

Sweet Summer Treat Helps Burn Fat and Curb Cravings Here's one of the best-kept secrets of the season: In addition…

Making Integrated Medicine Work for You

Making Integrated Medicine Work for You

Leo Galland, MD | August 3, 2012

How to Find the Best Integrative Doctor for You Recent years have witnessed a sea of change in the way…

What You Don’t Know About Arugula and Other Salad Stars
Nutrition

What You Don’t Know About Arugula and Other Salad Stars

Leo Galland, MD | August 2, 2012

Boost Antioxidants to Preserve Vision and Stay Youthful Peppery arugula... crisp endive and romaine... crunchy green peppers. Stars of restaurant…