Articles
To subscribe directly, copy and paste this URL into your favorite RSS reader:
http://www.drhoffman.com/feed/articlerss
-
Leyla Weighs In: Supplement recommendations for supporting healthy weight loss and optimizing metabolic efficiency
EGCG – Containing the highest-potency pure green tea extract available, EGCG enhances thermogenesis (fat-burning) and is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. L-Carnitine – Carnitine ushers fat into the mitochondria (the “powerhouse”) of cells, enhancing fat-burning. NT Factor –…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Supplements
Vacation time is here – but do you suffer from WWS (Work Withdrawal Syndrome)?
This article was originally published in MindBodyGreen, August 6, 2014 Might as well face it—you’re addicted to work! With the lazy days of summer come holidays and breaks from work. But for some, vacation time prompts anxiety and…read more
Ask Leyla: Which red wine is best for my health?
Q: I heard Dr. Hoffman’s recent podcast on resveratrol. I’m not much of a drinker now, but I’d like to start drinking red wine. How do I know which red wine has good resveratrol content? A: Resveratrol is an important…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Heart Health
Ask Leyla: Could coconut oil help with my memory loss?
Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard that coconut butter can be helpful for memory loss. Would that work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory…read more
Organic produce trumps conventional: Here’s why!
A controversy has long raged about whether organic fruits and vegetables are superior to regular supermarket varieties. “Organic, schmorganic!” declare the detractors. The implication is that consumers are being scammed into paying premium prices for the mere aura…read more
Categories:Allergy Asthma Autism Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Hypertension Neurological Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity Women’s Health
10 things I got right 30 years ago
July 2014 marks 30 years since I completed my post-graduate training program in Internal Medicine at Manhattan VA Hospital and started out in the private practice of what was then called “holistic medicine.” Before we became the Hoffman…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Food Sensitivity General Medicine General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Heart Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity Supplements
Leyla weighs in: The danger of artificial sweeteners
Breaking the sugar habit can be tough. But replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners carries its own challenges and risks. By making the change to artificial sweeteners, we’re not really breaking the sugar habit. Instead, we’re using a substitute…read more
18 supplements that may stave off Alzheimer’s
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic has revealed that 99.6 percent of Alzheimer’s drug trials are unsuccessful! Of 244 drugs tested from 2002 to 2012, only one drug was a success—and a very partial one at that,…read more
Ask Leyla: Why can’t I build muscle?
Q: Why is it so difficult for some people to build muscle? I have been lifting weights for 20 years and have seen no increase whatsoever in my arms and legs. My son has the same problem. I have…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
Happy Fourth of July! Plan a health revolution, and what’s in store for Intelligent Medicine
We want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and healthy Independence Day. Did you know it’s been said that taking your health into your own hands is a revolutionary act? Clearly, many of the forces currently…read more
Categories:Environmental Health Supplements
-
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…
-
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
-
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal…
-
Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like…
-
"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into…
ENCORE: A Unified Theory of the Root Cause of All Psychiatric Disorders, Part 2
Like Us On Facebook
Leave a question for Dr. Hoffman day or night.The doctor is (always) in!Our virtual voicemail is open 24/7, so there's no need to wait to submit your questions for Dr. Hoffman. Leave a message, and you may hear your question featured on the Intelligent Medicine radio program!