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Physician, heal thyself—or not?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Self-care is one of my fundamental tenets. We over-rely on our health care system to deliver us health outcomes—many of which lie within the locus of our personal responsibility. Conversely, it’s been said that “A physician who treats…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla weighs in: Diets and willpower, deconstructed
We are on a forever quest to find the best diet to lose weight and reach our health goals. The diet that will finally cure the epidemic of overweight and obesity. There is no shortage of experts…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Paleo Diet
We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2” this week, haircuts can resume—with social distancing, masks and disinfectant precautions. I felt like I’d just won the lottery! And that’s as…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Mental and Emotional Health Stress
Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol
Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 80 percent of cholesterol is…read more
Categories:Heart Disease Heart Health
What’s your “Aging Type”?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Amid the consternation over the coronavirus pandemic, news of an important health research breakthrough was eclipsed. It came in the form of an article entitled “Personal aging markers and ageotypes revealed by deep longitudinal profiling” in Nature Medicine. We all…read more
Categories:Aging
Ask Leyla: Help! I fell off the low-carb wagon
Q: Recently I emailed you that I had decreased my carbohydrate intake significantly but developed a new obsession: nuts, cheese, and seeds! Well, my co-workers threw me a going away party and guilted me into eating cake…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Cardiovascular health: How to care for miles of blood vessels with dietary supplements
| By Celine Torres-Moon
Nutrition can support cardiovascular health, and the following article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance highlights three nutrients that you might consider adding to your wellness portfolio. This article contains content from one of our…read more
Categories:Heart Health
Lessons of the pandemic
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Now that the imminent threat of hundreds of thousands of deaths and, for much of the country, the specter of hospitals overwhelmed with patients clinging to life on ventilators have receded, it’s time to reflect on the…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Ask Leyla: Why am I craving fat?
Q: I used to eat myself into a sugar coma most days of the week, so it came as a pleasant surprise when I did not experience withdrawal symptoms from significantly decreasing my total carbohydrate intake. However,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress
| By Frank Jaksch
This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Tru Niagen. How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress Increasing levels of the cellular energy molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) can support our cellular…read more
Categories:General Medicine Stress Supplements
Ask Leyla: What can I do to help alleviate my PMS symptoms?
Q: Like many, I suffer from PMS symptoms and would like to manage them naturally as much as possible. Is there anything I can do to make the symptoms less severe, or prevent them altogether—or am I stuck…read more
Categories:Supplements Women’s Health
How omega-3s support your body’s immune response
We hear so much about the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids these days, but sourcing products free of contamination is a big consideration when supplementing. Here’s some helpful information from our friends at Biotics Research. —Dr….read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
Add turmeric to your healthy living goals for 2020
| By Gina Haynie
Intro: I’ve been talking about the benefits of turmeric for a VERY long time. Here’s a succinct rundown of its health benefits from the folks at Future Pharm, who have developed a highly potent delivery system for this core supplement ….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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Last week, I offered a closer look at some of the myths circulating about COVID-19. This week,…
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It’s been a fast-moving couple of months. Amid contradictory and maladroit messaging—some unduly alarmist—we’re learning…
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Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are…
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