Intelligent Medicine

Harnessing Yoga's Potential in Neuro Rehabilitation and the Gut-Brain Connection: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses a pilot study from Germany highlighting the benefits of integrating yoga into inpatient neuro rehabilitation for conditions like multiple sclerosis and stroke. The study shows significant improvements in pain, spasticity, anxiety, and overall quality of life. Additionally, Leyla explores the expanding research on the gut-brain axis, revealing how a healthy gut microbiome influences mental resilience and stress response. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both physiological and psychological factors to manage anxiety and improve mental health.

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Leyla Muedin, MS, RD, CDN
Leyla has been a practicing nutritionist since 2003, when she started under the tutelage of the famed Dr. Robert Atkins at the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine. Since 2005, she has worked alongside Dr. Hoffman at the Hoffman Center and then in private practice.

What is Intelligent Medicine?

Pioneering complementary medicine practitioner Dr. Ronald Hoffman takes a cutting-edge approach to health, wellness, and aging. He covers both conventional and alternative modalities, as well as nutrition, exercise, and supplements.