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Dietary supplements for the support of cardiovascular health*
| By Celine Torres-Moon
How’s your cardiovascular supplement literacy? Your life may depend on it! Here’s everything you need to know about CoQ10, vitamin K2, vitamin D3, carnitine, hawthorn, and grape seed extract and why they might be essential additions to your…read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored Supplements
Can exercise combat anxiety?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety Exercise
Ask Leyla: Should iron and vitamin C be taken together?
Q:Are there some supplements that should not be taken together? I seem to recall reading that supplements containing iron and vitamin C should not be taken together, but I don’t recall why. Can you shed some light…read more
Categories:Supplements
What should humans eat? On the Origin of Being—a book review
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I was an anthropology major in college. The reason I chose that discipline is because it aspired to answer the fundamental question: What is it to be human? The science of physical anthropology studies our ancestors to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until…read more
Categories:Menopause Nutrition and Weight Women’s Health
Cancer tests—hits and misses
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
These days, you can walk into a doctor’s office and request tests that will highlight your risk for a heart attack or stroke six ways to Sunday. You can look beyond cholesterol to characterize your LDL particle…read more
Categories:Cancer
Ask Leyla: Is Washing Produce Enough?
Q: I’m trying to include more fresh produce in my diet, but I’m worried about exposure to pesticides and harmful bacteria. Can you please tell me the best ways to clean fruits and vegetables? A: Fresh produce…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Discover your fountain of youth
| By Kalani Guy
Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the…read more
Categories:Joint Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
Happy living through health
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
Check out these innovative formulas from our friends at CV Sciences—they’re not just about CBD! I learned a thing or two about unique ingredients that address everyday complaints—it’s well worth a read. As always, my audience can…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship
| By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to sign our petition and support our FreeSpeech4Health campaign….read more
Categories:General Medicine
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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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On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an…
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Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for…
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While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made…
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