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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
Is meat really “pro-inflammatory”?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an anti-inflammatory diet could halt or slow progression of 59 different chronic diseases. We’ve known for a long time that inflammation is a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Which matters more—the amount or type of calories you consume?
Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
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
Supporting your digestion with dietary supplements
| By Celine Torres-Moon
There’s more to GI health than whether or not to take an acid-blocker. All too frequently drugs are the answer to bothersome digestive problems. Fortunately, there are a wealth of gentler, safer natural alternatives. Learn about them…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Unleash your longevity potential with Urolithin A
| By Jen Scheinman, MS RDN CDN
I discovered MitoPure® a couple of years ago, after a series of scientific articles about Urolithin A prompted my interest. I’ve been taking it faithfully as part of a suite of nutrients for mitochondrial support and believe…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Skin and Hair Sponsored 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
Nourishing your brain with botanicals and magnesium
| By Celine Torres-Moon
We’re living longer, but cognitive decline threatens to rob us of quality of life in our senior years; moreover, a competitive marketplace increasingly challenges working people’s ability to keep up with job demands requiring precision skills. Is…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
Enjoy happier, healthier pets with daily CBD
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
I don’t usually recommend pet products, but animals suffer the same health challenges as humans. I’m so convinced of the safety and benefits of CBD that I’m solidly behind CV Sciences’ new pet offerings—PlusCBD Pet Chews for…read more
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by Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
How to Talk with Your Doctor is a book for patients and doctors alike. It arms patients with the tools and knowledge they need to communicate better with physicians about using the best high-tech and alternative treatments. At the same time, it helps doctors balance their skepticism of complementary and alternative approaches with open-mindedness.
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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…
While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made…
Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn't want to gain it back…
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to…
Navigating the Intersection of Nutrition and New Weight Loss Medications, Part 1
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