Women's Health | DR. RONALD HOFFMAN

PMS got turned into a sinecure for drug companies; now women are suing

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is estimated to be experienced by 20-40% of women of reproductive age. Its cyclic symptoms include mood alterations, digestive disturbances, weight gain and water retention, breast pain, backache, fatigue, sleep problems, and food cravings. It’s known that the birth…read more

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Ask Leyla: How should I prepare for pregnancy?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: What basic supplements and foods should I choose when considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet, but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup and…read more

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Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now! A: Here’s the…read more

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Conquering gestational diabetes

By Alana Cowan

The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I asked her to…read more

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Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?

By Dr. David Perlmutter

We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not only in the short-term, but in the long-term. Research has found, again and again, that vaginal birth, and the experience of going through the birth…read more

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Natural treatment of PCOS

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 6.5 to 8% of American women—worldwide it’s estimated that 116 million women suffer from it. Its symptoms range from irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant, to excess body hair, acne, and male-pattern hair loss; PCOS…read more

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Ask Leyla: What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: What basic supplements and foods should a woman choose who is considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup…read more

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Test Your Health IQ: Round four!

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

This is the 4th in our series of Health IQ tests. If you haven’t already, please take a crack at our previous challenges: Round One, Round Two, and Round Three According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, American…read more

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21 ways to save your liver!

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Dan Aykroyd made his way into the annals of comedy fame with his hilarious impression of chef Julia Child in a now-legendary skit on Saturday Night Live. “Save the liver!” he trilled while demonstrating how to cook a chicken, managing…read more

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