Intelligent Medicine

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin, a registered dietician nutritionist, details the holistic health benefits of yoga for oral and gastrointestinal health. Based on recent research published in BMC Oral Health and the Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, she discusses how yoga can improve periodontal health by reducing stress and systemic inflammation. She also explores specific yoga poses and breathing techniques that support digestion and reduce stress-related gut issues like IBS. Throughout, Leyal emphasizes that yoga's benefits extend beyond flexibility, offering a holistic path to overall well-being. She encourages listeners to integrate yoga into their self-care routines for comprehensive health improvements.

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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.