Leila Dehghan, MD

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Upcoming event 01/14/2025

Unlocking Wellness: Exploring the Many Dimensions of Health

Join Dr. Michael Hollie on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, for a lively and inspiring conversation with Dr. Laurie Marbas. Dr. Marbas is a military veteran and board-certified lifestyle and family medicine physician. Her expertise is in health, nutrition, and wellness. The two will discuss numerous lifestyle factors that influence health: whole food, plant-based nutrition, exercise, sleep, weight management, and more. Whether you are new to the whole food, plant-based lifestyle or more experienced, you will gain practical takeaways for your plant-based journey.

01/14/2025

Upcoming event 03/15/2025

Planetary Stewards Program in the Dominican Republic

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to partner with The Raices Institute and Global Roots to host an 8-day immersion program in the Dominican Republic to realize the potential between the food we eat, our environment, and our communities. Join us for an upcoming program in the mountains of the Dominican Republic, March 15-22, 2025.

03/15/2025

Upcoming event 05/17/2025

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present its Caribbean Beach immersion program at the Gran Ventana Resort—the perfect opportunity to relax, focus on wellness, and connect with a supportive community.

05/17/2025

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Leila Dehghan, MD, is an Iranian doctor turned personal trainer. She studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna and worked as a doctor in the UK before quitting for health reasons. Her migraines and her work as a vegan personal trainer led her to study the role of exercise and diet in healing. Inspired by the CNS and eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate she’s currently pursuing a masters degree in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition at UCL. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram or visit her website at www.leiladqifit.com.

How I Stopped My Migraines & What I Wish I Had Known as a Doctor

October 31, 2018 Updated December 24th, 2018

Would I still be a doctor if I had known the role of nutrition in health and disease? Transitioning to a whole food, plant-based diet put an end to my chronic migraine headaches.

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