Supplements
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Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for many reasons, not…read more
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Are Balance of Nature fruit and veggie pills as effective as they claim?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Q: I’m hearing all these radio testimonials for “Balance of Nature Fruits and Veggies.” Are their products for real? A: I previously weighed in on this subject in a newsletter article entitled “Are Fruit and Veggie Pills Really as Effective as They…read more
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Support for neurologic health: Profiles of three brain nutrients
By Jeremy Appleton, ND
In the 60s, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane memorialized the expression “Feed Your Head!” And now, a half-century later, it’s come to full realization with the advent of scientifically-validated “brain nutrition”! Check out this article from our friends at Klaire…read more
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Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’m in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I’m constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations, I perform…read more
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A comprehensive look at your immune health
By Neil Edward Levin
I like and frequently prescribe Protocol For Life Balance . . . They adhere to the highest quality standards and at the same time they’re value-oriented, and offer some of the most competitive prices in the supplement industry. As a…read more
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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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What is the role of supplements in a healthy diet?
By Neil Edward Levin
To my readers: Lately, I’ve been doing “damage control” on studies that claim that “supplements don’t work” and that all you need to do to stay healthy is to “eat a healthy diet.” Here’s a comprehensive rebuttal to those oft-repeated…read more
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Ask Leyla: Which magnesium is right for me?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Can you please break down the magnesium products offered at FullScript and speak about specific uses for each one? I’m not sure which one(s) would be the most beneficial for me. I’m 65 years old, have trouble falling asleep and…read more
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Probiotics under fire in flawed study—What’s the truth?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As if recent headlines like this weren’t enough: “Study: A low-carb diet may be cutting your life short”—KGW.com “Instead of taking multivitamins, eat a healthy diet”—Times Colonist “Saturated animal fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart disease and diabetes…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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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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