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Are some medicines stealing your brain power?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs, but many are…read more
Intelligent Medicine Health News Review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Every week, I share my insights with you on various health topics, from the latest news to seasonal concerns to in-depth examinations of particular areas of interest. But every now and then, I like to give my take on a…read more
‘A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones’ or a perfect marketing pitch for osteoporosis drugs?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In a recent article, entitled “A Perfect Storm for Broken Bones”, New York Times health writer Jane Brody decries “a crisis in the treatment of osteoporosis”. Not enough women are being screened, and too few are taking bone-preserving drugs, she alleges: “A ‘perfect…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Osteoporosis
Is there really a vast conspiracy to deprive us of cures and profit off our misery?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The line of reasoning goes as follows: The pharmaceutical industry, partnering with its enablers in Big Food and Big Medicine, and subsidized by Big Government, has a stake in keeping us sick and dependent on their expensive, but non-curative chemical…read more
Categories:General Medicine Medications
18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. Most often when seasonal allergies strike, we reach…read more
Categories:Allergy Probiotics Supplements
10 tips for surviving allergy season
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2017-18! It seems like it’s been an interminably cold spring, but you’ve made it. April is here and (for most of us) spring weather is in sight — but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Soon…read more
Categories:Allergy
Is the growth of the pharmaceutical industry making us sicker?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Members of the natural health movement (myself included) have long argued that despite acknowledged medical advances, today’s proliferation of pharmaceutical drugs threatens to undermine, rather than promote, the health of our populace. We’re often branded as Luddites, ignorant skeptics, even…read more
Categories:General Medicine Medications
Can you really “lose 40 pounds in 40 days”?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
10 ways the foods you eat can affect your sex life
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
If you browse the news, you may see a lot of “listicle” articles like “Top Ten Aphrodisiac Foods” or “Eight Foods That Can Super-Charge Your Sex Life.” In the spirit of Intelligent Medicine, let’s perform a reality check on some…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Inflammation
Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I recently had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal lecture at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) co-presented by Drs. Jeffrey Bland and Leon Schurgers. Dr. Bland is widely acknowledged as the “Godfather of Functional Medicine”; Dr. Schurgers is a Dutch…read more
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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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The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy…
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We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not…
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The line of reasoning goes as follows: The pharmaceutical industry, partnering with its enablers in…
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