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We were recently regaled with headlines like these: “Melatonin Poisonings in Kids Jumped 530% in 10 Years” (Medpage Today) “Pediatric Hospitalizations Due to Accidental Melatonin Overdoses Spiked in Last Decade, CDC Says” (People) “Melatonin Supplements Are Poisoning…read more
Categories:Sleep Supplements
Q: What are the most important supplements to take for people on a budget? A: This is a great question because most people are interested in taking supplements to maintain their health and longevity. While getting the…read more
Categories:Supplements
Antibiotics turning us into couch potatoes: Antibiotic prescriptions have soared in recent years, despite concerns over antibiotic resistance, which emerges when ordinary bugs mutate to become impervious to drugs. While North America and Europe lead the world in…read more
Categories:Antibiotics General Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health Neurological Health Obesity Pediatric Health
Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that…read more
I would like to share an interesting case with you because it exemplifies the approach we in integrative medicine take to address challenging conditions. Much of what we see falls between the cracks of conventional medicine; “paint-by-numbers”…read more
Categories:Women’s Health
Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many who are prescribed supplements have questions about their use and benefits. This week, I’ve tried to tackle some of the most commonly asked…read more
Categories:General Medicine Supplements
By John P. Troup, Ph.D., Chief Science & Education Officer, Vital Nutrients
I’m excited to share good news for our vegetarian listeners and subscribers: No longer do you have to sacrifice the benefits of fish oil if you prefer to take plant-based alternatives. Vital Nutrients has come up with…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
By Alliance for Natural Health
This week I’m sharing this crucial Action Alert from the Alliance for Natural Health. I became a board member of ANH 20 years ago because it mirrored my personal commitment to preserving access to natural health choices. I…read more
Categories:FDA Supplements
Last week I talked about the benefits of regenerative agriculture with respect to healthy soil. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, soil health is measured by the soil’s ability to function as a living system while maintaining air and…read more
Categories:Environmental Health General Nutrition
We are all familiar with the sensation: You get that empty feeling in your stomach, your appetite revs up, the smell of Cinnabons or pizza or donuts becomes irresistible. It’s hunger, a primal urge to eat, which…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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“Dr. Hoffman, do you still eat peanuts?” That was a listener question recently on my…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 10, Part 1: The Olympic Women’s Boxing Controversy Explained
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