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Top Ten worst health stories of 2019 (Part 1)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s that time of year again! Time to pay homage to some of the worst accomplishments of waning 2019: Worst songs, worst movies, worst fashions, worst tech gifts, etc. This week, I’m reprising my annual rendition of…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Hemoglobin A1c vs. Glycomark: A tale of two tests
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
You’ve heard me touting the benefits of the gold standard glucose tolerance test (GTT). Another test we’ve relied on to determine blood sugar values is the Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c). The HgbA1c is a marker of average blood…read more
Categories:Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): A Review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
By now we’re all well aware of the importance of good blood sugar control. Even when it’s not a matter of lowering out-of-range glucose in outright diabetes—or avoiding inadvertent hypoglycemic episodes resulting from overzealous insulin dosing—evidence is…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Medicine General Nutrition Hypoglycemia
Leyla Weighs In: The link between inflammation and mental illness
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
In setting out to determine how chronic inflammation affects the brain, researchers have recently found a mechanism that directly links inflammation to mental illness. As much as 75 percent of the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with systemic lupus…read more
Categories:Inflammation Mental and Emotional Health
Keep Wild Oil of Oregano on hand this holiday season
By Gina Haynie
In a recent review of natural immune boosters, I gave a nod to oregano as an all-purpose antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Here’s a deeper dive on oregano’s benefits, from our friends at Future Pharm. —Dr. Hoffman This…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections
What I learned about environmental toxicity at the American Nutrition Association (ANA) annual meeting
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just returning from the American Nutrition Association (ANA) annual meeting in San Diego. The ANA is a brand-new coalition of organizations that promote the science and practice of personalized nutrition. There was a big launch party…read more
Categories:Environmental Health General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Which supplements do you take?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What supplements do you take and how do you determine which are most important for you given how expensive nutraceuticals can be? A: Let me answer the expense question first. I consider my supplement protocol a very…read more
Categories:Supplements
21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered you the first half of my recommendations for bolstering your immune system this cold and flu season. (If you missed it, you can read it here.) This week, we’re wrapping up with ten…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Ask Leyla: What should I keep in mind when looking for supplements on a budget?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
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
UPDATED: 21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With the flu season just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune Support.) Amid the…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity 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: What are the most important supplements to take for people on a budget? A:…
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With the flu season just around the corner, I thought it might be a good…
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Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a…
Leyla Weighs In: Stroke Risk in Women
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