Heart Disease
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Fish oil declared worthless for heart disease . . . until it became a profitable drug!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
We’ve long been convinced that fish oil was heart-healthy. It totally makes sense. The first intimation that it was beneficial came in the 70s from epidemiological studies of Eskimos who, consuming massive amounts of oily fish and whale and seal…read more
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You should get a second opinion on statin use—and here’s why
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’m often called upon to render a second opinion on whether a patient should take a statin or not. The scenario is usually something like this: A middle-aged patient undergoes a routine blood test and is told by their physician…read more
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Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount of AGEs in…read more
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Less is more: The rise of overtreatment in the 21st Century
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The country doctor of the early 20th Century had very few tools to address patients’ complaints. Armed with a few simple medications and some basic surgical techniques, they often had to rely on reassurance and bedside manner to ease suffering. …read more
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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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Ask Leyla: How do I raise my HDL?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve been working on optimizing my cholesterol levels: Total cholesterol: 202 LDL: 150 HDL: 39 Triglycerides: 67 How can I increase my HDL without also increasing my LDL? I exercise regularly and adhere to a low carb, moderate fat diet….read more
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Powerful new study confirms high-fat diet is best
By Dr. David Perlmutter
It’s hard to imagine that manufacturers of processed foods continue to think it’s a good idea to put the term “low-fat” on their labels to enhance sales. Maybe it is a good idea from a sales perspective because so many…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 75 percent of cholesterol is produced by the…read more
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American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded saturated fat recommendations
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Are you suffering from health news whiplash? It seems lately that all the news has been about the how saturated fats have been exonerated—studies show that meat and high fat dairy contribute negligibly or not at all to the risk…read more
Categories: Heart Disease
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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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Going into the market the other day, I was confronted with a choice: Organic…
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Q: Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate…
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Rates of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, are on the rise among America’s…
Leyla Weighs In: How to Prevent Frailty
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