Endocrinology

  • 10 Ways to Conquer the Winter Blahs

    10 Ways to Conquer the Winter Blahs

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    By now many of you—particularly those of you who live in the Midwest and Northeast—may be suffering the effects of a snowy, frigid, protracted winter. It’s been unremittingly cold and grey here in New York City. The wan February light…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • 10 natural solutions for winter skin dryness

    10 natural solutions for winter skin dryness

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    Winter is the time of year when people most often complain of dry skin. It’s a matter of simple physics. Skin naturally holds moisture, and cold winter air doesn’t hold as much moisture as warm, humid summer air. The problem…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?

    Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard coconut can help with memory – would coconut butter work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory loss can have many…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • The ugly truth emerges about synthetic thyroid medication

    The ugly truth emerges about synthetic thyroid medication

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    A new study confirms something that I’ve believed from the very start of my medical career: For many patients, standard synthetic thyroid medication (Synthroid, levo-thyroxine) doesn’t work well. About 15 percent of the 10-12 million people in the U.S. with hypothyroidism,…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?

    Ask Leyla: How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I had a kidney stone for the first time (52 year-old male), and I was researching why this happened at this stage of the game. I read how a gut bacteria called Oxalobacter formigenes metabolizes oxalates in the gut, reducing…read more

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  • Can what you eat really damage your thyroid?

    Can what you eat really damage your thyroid?

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    I’m about to embark on a discussion of one the most controversial topics I’ve ever touched upon. Is it Donald Trump’s candidacy? Same-sex marriage? Gun control? No, none of the above. It’s whether certain foods can be goitrogens, to be…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • it's not your fault you're fat

    8 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It’s…read more

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  • Ask Leyla: Why is my energy so low?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I am a 39 year-old female with low energy. Do you have any ideas of what could be causing this, or how I could regain my energy? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

  • PCOS – Focus on cause, not just symptoms

    By Dr. David Perlmutter

    This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is becoming increasingly common. The syndrome is characterized by a multitude of factures, including irregular or total loss of menstrual periods, heavy periods, acne, increased facial hair,…read more

    Categories: Endocrinology

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