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The future of nutritional medicine (part one)
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’m freshly back from the American College of Nutrition 59th annual meeting in Seattle. It was an information-packed and inspirational meeting, offering an exciting roadmap for the future of nutritional medicine. I’ve been involved in recommending diet…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: What is causing my memory trouble?
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Q: I’ve noticed that recently I have trouble remembering words. Do you have any suggestions of what could be causing these lapses in memory? A: Memory loss can have many causes. How…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Are organic foods worth the added expense?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Going into the market the other day, I was confronted with a choice: Organic strawberries and blackberries were nowhere to be found. Organic red raspberries were still available on this late Sunday afternoon, but they cost $4.99…read more
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Ask Leyla: Should I be taking sodium bicarbonate?
Q: Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate each day? A: The answer is no. This is not the best way to add alkalinity. Taking bicarbonate daily will lower stomach acid…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
How to diabetes-proof your child
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Rates of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, are on the rise among America’s young people. The Search for Diabetes in Youth Study shows that from 2002 to 2012 the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1) has increased…read more
Categories:Diabetes Pediatric Health
Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?
Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent of their lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! …read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health
Help! Should I be concerned about my high HDL level?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Q: In a recent segment, you discussed the possibility of HDL being too high, and the “high” figure you mentioned was anything over 60-80. My last blood work showed an HDL level of 133, and a total…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis
Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation Supplements
Are Balance of Nature fruit and veggie pills as effective as they claim?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Q: I’m hearing all these radio testimonials for “Balance of Nature Fruits and Veggies.” Are their products for real? A: I previously weighed in on this subject in a newsletter article entitled “Are Fruit and Veggie Pills Really as…read more
Categories:Supplements
Ask Leyla: Why am I shedding so much hair?
Q: I am a 33-year-old African American woman who opted for a healthier lifestyle several years ago which included no longer using relaxer for my hair. However, since doing so my hair has been shedding consistently and…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair
Support for neurologic health: Profiles of three brain nutrients
| By Jeremy Appleton, ND
In the 60s, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane memorialized the expression “Feed Your Head!” And now, a half-century later, it’s come to full realization with the advent of scientifically-validated “brain nutrition”! Check out this article from our…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Supplements
Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’m in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I’m constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my…read more
more articlesCategories:Aging Supplements
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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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Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut…
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Recently the mainstream media has gone after supplements with a vengeance. Multivitamins, vitamin D, fish…
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Q: I read various health newsletters and books and websites on nutritional advice, which I would…
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