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Study claims to shut the coffin lid on supplements for COVID-19
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“From A to Z, Supplements Fail for COVID-19” (MedPage Today, February 12, 2021) Kind of reminiscent of this headline from a year ago from the New York Times: “Supplements for COVID Probably Won’t Help, and May Harm” (March 31, 2020). The…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Supplements
Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?
Q: You’ve talked about high triglycerides being an important risk factor for heart disease—even more so than cholesterol. What can I do to lower mine? A: Yes, that’s right. It’s not all about cholesterol when it comes to heart disease….read more
Categories:Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome
The weak case against saturated fats—updated!
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s Heart Month, so be forewarned: You’re going to be subjected to the usual wrong information. Saturated fats continue to be demonized by health “authorities.” The American Heart Association persists in recommending: “Eat an overall healthy dietary…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health Nutrition Controversies
Leyla Weighs In: More On Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL
Fact: Those with diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome progress to coronary artery disease as much as 70 percent faster than individuals without diabetes. High blood sugar and insulin levels create inflammation, especially in arteries. The high carb…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Heart Disease Heart Health
February is Heart Month: Heart disease prevention starts earlier than you might think!
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
This month marks the 57th annual American Heart Month. President Lyndon Johnson (who died of heart disease) issued the first proclamation in 1964. Despite over a half-century of exhortation to diet and exercise, and drug and surgical advances,…read more
Ask Leyla: What does my elevated LDL say about my heart risk?
Q: I am a 71-year-young man in excellent condition. At my last physical, my HDL was 63, triglycerides 55, and LDL was 173. I’ve been told this is on the high side for LDL. How do I…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Heart Disease Heart Health
7 health benefits of fish oil
We all know fish oil is heart-healthy, but here are 7 additional benefits that might surprise you, courtesy of our friends at Biotics Research, the makers of one of my favorites: Biomega fish oil. —Dr. Hoffman This…read more
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11 natural solutions for winter skin dryness—UPDATED
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Winter is the time of year when people most often complain of dry skin. It’s a matter of simple physics. Skin naturally holds moisture, and cold winter air doesn’t hold as much moisture as warm, humid summer air….read more
Leyla Weighs In: Keep a budget – A carbohydrate budget
Weight loss diets are definitely doable if you learn to keep a budget. But I’m not talking about budgeting money or even calories here, I’m talking about carbohydrates. Just as in personal finance where a budget is…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
Leverage the power of nutritional support for your immune system
| By Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN
Our good friends at CV Sciences, makers of my favorite CBD products, Plus CBD, have introduced a new line of immune support products—and there’s nothing out there quite like it! They offer the benefits of traditional Chinese…read more
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Ultra-processed foods—what are they and why are they so bad?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s a verity that we should avoid “junk foods” and “fast foods”. Your mom could have told you as much. But until recently, there was a lack of scientific consensus on what exactly they were, why they’re…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Leyla Weighs In: The best approach to weight loss I ever learned
One of the most important components of education and training to become a nutritionist is nutritional counseling. It’s critical for changing eating behavior and is particularly germane to weight loss. I was struck by an interesting psychological strategy…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Make Wild Oil of Oregano your go-to for good health
| By Gina Haynie
Here’s an article from our friends at Future Pharm on what I consider one of nature’s superfoods: Oregano. You’re sure to want to add it to your personal wellness portfolio! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains…read more
The Mediterranean Diet—what’s not to like?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The Mediterranean Diet scores high in rankings by nutrition scientists. It’s the perennial #1 choice in the US News and World Reports annual rating of popular diets. But as with the Paleo Diet, which has many variations and interpreters,…read more
Ask Leyla: To eat bread or not to eat bread? That is the question.
Q: I’m still unsure about whether I should eat regular bread. I don’t have a gluten problem. Can I just eat bread when I feel like indulging? A: The simple answer would be you can eat bread…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity
The Connection Between Dopamine, Serotonin, Brain Health, and Supplementation
| By Celine Torres-Moon
When it comes to mood and memory, it’s all about the neurotransmitters—those vital chemicals that brain cells use to convey information. Learn about the critical role nutrition plays in supporting optimal neurotransmitter function in this informative article…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored
Are your probiotics falling short? Why it is important for your probiotics to contain “Postbiotics.”
| By Dr. Ross Pelton
You might assume all probiotics are basically the same. But after reading this article by my good colleague, Dr. Ross Pelton, an internationally acknowledged expert in microbiome science and Scientific Director of Essential Formulas Inc., you’ll likely…read more
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As a Board Member of the Vanderbilt YMCA, I am asking for your help in supporting one of the great works of this inspirational organization. By contributing to the cause you can help show New York City’s youth that the adults they see on the sidewalks, in taxis and on the subway, really care about them.
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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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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. In light of that, I wanted to draw…
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If you have low thyroid and are taking thyroid medicine, you were likely advised to…
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Faced with some downtime for the holidays, I undertook the task of excavating my…
Leyla Weighs In: Prescription Drugs and Nutrient Depletion (Second in a Series)
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