Supplements
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November health news updates
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Vitamin D for autoimmunity: Recently, I did a podcast on natural therapies for autoimmunity. There we discussed supplements that help turn down the volume on runaway immune reactions. Vitamin D was among the key nutrients we enumerated. Now comes confirmation from a 5-year…read more
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Iron—the Goldilocks mineral (part two of two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
How to detect iron deficiency? The simplest test is the CBC (complete blood count), which can determine whether you have adequate red blood cells, which are dependent on iron. The test also includes information on the size of the red…read more
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Iron—the Goldilocks mineral (part one of two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Iron is one of the most crucial nutrients for human health. Deficiencies of iron are extremely common, especially in women and children, and those with medical conditions associated with blood loss or malabsorption. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent micronutrient…read more
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Alternative perspectives on breast cancer
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Lifestyle matters! Around one in nine women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. A recent study found that roughly 30 percent of breast cancers could be prevented with simple lifestyle modifications: Avoiding obesity, alcohol intake, smoking and hormonal therapies….read more
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How to support joint health with botanicals and nutrients such as willow bark, ginger, boswellia, methylsulfonyl methane (MSM) and Hyaluronic acid (HA)
By Celine Torres-Moon
I’ve been availing myself of some of Protocol for Life Balance’s joint and muscle support supplements now that the cooler weather is enabling longer run and bike workouts. They’re really helping me with recovery as my mileage piles up. Here’s…read more
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Pregnenolone for brain and pain
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I’ve long been a fan of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), available as an over-the-counter supplement. It’s a weak androgen, like testosterone, but more unisex; unlike testosterone, of which men have around twenty times as much as women, DHEA is normally only two…read more
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Is LowB1 causing my leg and foot problems?
By Dr. Richard Mann
A recent survey revealed that half of Americans have given up on ever experiencing a pain-free day again. Nerve pain, often accompanied by numbness and tingling, is a particularly bothersome problem. It’s not often there’s a promising non-drug option: vitamin B1. I’m happy to…read more
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My performance-enhancing “drugs”
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With the Olympics underway, PEDs (performing-enhancing drugs) are once again in the spotlight. In an unprecedented move, Russian athletes have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to widespread, systemic and state-condoned doping. (They may compete individually, but not as…read more
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Ask Leyla: Should I avoid certain foods during a shingles outbreak?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What foods must I avoid when I have shingles and what do I have to do to hasten the resolution of this condition? A: The herpes virus, in this case herpes zoster – a reactivation of the varicella virus…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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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Lifestyle matters! Around one in nine women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during her…
Q: Glucose and fructose are both called sugar and combine to form sucrose, common table…
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I’ve long been a fan of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), available as an over-the-counter supplement. It’s a…
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