

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. Most often when seasonal allergies strike, we reach…read more
Categories: Supplements
By Jolie Root
My audience knows that I’m a big believer in fish oil. I recommend it on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Most of you know about how important fish oil can be as a hedge against…read more
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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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By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Which is better, borage oil or evening primrose oil as an anti-inflammatory in addition to omega-3 fatty acids? A: Borage oil is derived from the seed of the plant Borago officinalis also known as starflower. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is derived from…read more
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By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Earlier this week, I spoke at NYU Langone Medical Center as part of their Heart Health Lecture Series. The subject was “Fostering a Healthy Microbiome for Cardiovascular Health.” Along with Dr. Lea Ann Chen, a gastroenterologist who is doing research on…read more
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By Douglas Wyatt
Colostrum is the first food of life for newborn mammals. It provides antibodies, carbohydrates, and protein to help a baby grow and develop. Perhaps best of all, colostrum’s effects extend across the whole body. Now, let’s take a look at…read more
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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: 1) Take a probiotic, and eat probiotic foods…read more
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By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Tinnitus—or “ringing in the ears”—is the bane of many people’s existences. It is thought to affect 15% of the world’s adult population. Depending on who you are, it can be pronounced TIN-ni-tus (Brits and health professionals) or tin-NIGHT-us (most U.S….read more
Categories: Supplements
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In last week’s article, I gave you ten of my top twenty-five supplements for managing blood pressure. Today, I want to continue my blood pressure series, inspired by the recent recategorization of 31 million Americans from borderline to fully hypertensive. (You…read more
Categories: Supplements
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Q: I just found out I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I go from diarrhea to…
Members of the natural health movement (myself included) have long argued that despite acknowledged medical…
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 21, Part 1