4/11/2006 - Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
The Big Heartburn Hoax
According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 25 million Americans are suffering from heartburn each year. With such a large number of the population afflicted with this painful and potentially dangerous health problem, chances are that you are represented in this statistic. Over the past decade pharmaceutical companies have lead us to believe that the cause of this heartburn epidemic is an overproduction of stomach acid and doctors are writing millions of "acid blocker" prescriptions each year aimed at easing the symptoms of acid reflux. Ironically however, low stomach acid levels, not excessive levels, may very well be causing your heartburn. And further more, the very act of "blocking" your stomach acid production can have disastrous consequences for your health down the road. (more)


3/14/2006 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
The Simple Truth About Liver Disease
Your liver is one of the most important organs within your body, but you probably don’t think about it very often. And why should you? As long as it’s functioning properly, there is very little reason to give it much attention. But did you know that each year more than 25 million Americans are afflicted with some type of liver-related disease? Some of these diseases are genetic, however most of them are entirely avoidable. Taking proper care of your liver is so simple and one of the best things that you can do for your overall health. (more)


3/14/2006 - By South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine
A Plan For Life
Interview with Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D., Medical Director at South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine (more)


1/10/2006 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
Coast Magazine
4 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight
Have you been struggling with your weight, despite your best efforts or intentions? There are several factors involved in weight gain, and the very reason why you put on the pounds in the first place could be the thing that is preventing you from losing weight today. Here are the top four reasons why your battle with weight might be getting the best of you. (more)


1/10/2006 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
Essential Fatty Acids
Our society is obsessed with fatty foods, either consuming them in gross excess or cutting them out of their diets altogether. There is a general lack of understanding about the different kinds of fats and as a result, people are cutting all fats out of their diets to avoid gaining weight or developing health problems. It has become necessary to educate our patients on the importance of the good fats: Essential Fatty Acids. (more)