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Mood and relaxation: Can dietary supplements be helpful?
By Celine Torres-Moon
With all the stress associated with our current health crisis and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, we could all use this helpful advice on natural mood modulators from our good friends at Protocol…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
Coronavirus treatment and prevention strategies
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The following information is not intended as medical treatment, but rather a review of the current science. This information is not comprehensive and will be updated as new information emerges in the literature. The addition of any…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Supplements
Ask Leyla: What’s causing my bad breath?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: It’s been brought to my attention that I have persistent bad breath – but I don’t know what is causing it, or what I can to do remedy it. Can you tell me what might be causing…read more
Categories:General Medicine GERD
What we know about the COVID-19 pandemic
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Whew! There’s a lot to report here. Today, I’ll try to impart some of the latest facts about the COVID-19 (aka “coronavirus”) pandemic, although things are moving really fast. In fact, they’re moving so swiftly that you…read more
Categories:COVID-19 General Medicine Infections
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. (If you missed it, you can read it here.) This week, we’re wrapping up with ten more nutraceuticals that can help…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: A well-functioning immune system requires a healthy gut
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
If you’re concerned about the state of your immune system, focus on your gut. Seventy percent of immunity is in the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) which is part of the gastrointestinal tract. The most profound influences…read more
Categories:Immunity Microbiome
UPDATED: 21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With illness on so many people’s minds these days, 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…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Besides regular hand washing—which can reduce your chances of getting the flu by 50 percent according to the CDC—here are some other things you can do to keep your immune system optimal during cold and flu season: Take…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu
March tidings—The news you need this month
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Winter seems to be dragging on interminably, but there are signs of change: The days are getting longer, temperatures are moderating, and baseball’s spring training is getting into full swing. Here are some breaking health stories to…read more
Leyla Weighs In: Have blood sugar issues? Eat carbs last
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
I regularly advise patients and clients with blood sugar issues such as hypoglycemia, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to eat higher carb foods, such as fruit, after the main meal. More like a dessert. The rationale for this advice…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
What are the factors affecting Nitric Oxide formation?
By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality…read more
Categories:Heart 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
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