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Supplements in the cross-hairs again: What the latest study gets wrong
We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements.” Unequivocal in its condemnation, the article stated “we believe the case is closed—supplementing the diet…read more
Categories:Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part two)
Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health. Vitamin K2 keeps calcium to where it belongs—in bones. There are vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone, namely, osteocalcin, matrix GLA protein (MGP)…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
Dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction
A fascinating article written by an expert for one of our newest sponsors, Klaire Labs. Enjoy! – Dr. Hoffman Nutritional dietary supplements use is on the rise in the United States, both among consumers and…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
Rethinking Super Size Me: Is it a Big Whopper?
Most of us nutrition aficionados recall Morgan Spurlock’s landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. The film offered a humorous and engaging take-down of fast food. In the spirit of Gonzo Journalism, Spurlock turned himself into a human guinea…read more
Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part one)
It’s not just about calcium. General nutrition advice is rampant with oversimplifications—some of which I find to be deleterious. An accurate example of this is the importance placed on a single mineral, calcium, for the prevention of…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
Conquering gestational diabetes
By Alana Cowan
The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I…read more
Categories:Diabetes Women’s Health
Are some medicines stealing your brain power?
It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs,…read more
Intelligent Medicine Health News Review
Every week, I share my insights with you on various health topics, from the latest news to seasonal concerns to in-depth examinations of particular areas of interest. But every now and then, I like to give my…read more
‘A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones’ or a perfect marketing pitch for osteoporosis drugs?
In a recent article, entitled “A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones”, New York Times health writer Jane Brody decries “a crisis in the treatment of osteoporosis”. Not enough women are being screened, and too few are taking bone-preserving drugs, she…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Osteoporosis
Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?
We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not only in the short-term, but in the long-term. Research has found, again and again, that vaginal birth, and the experience of going…read more
Categories:Microbiome Pediatric Health Women’s Health
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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This past week we were regaled with headlines like: High levels of niacin may increase…
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March is National Nutrition Month and, needless to say, good nutritious food is essential to…
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I recently attended the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), an annual conference held here in Manhattan. The…
Where Diabetes Treatment Has Gone Wrong and How to Fix It, Part 2
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