General Medicine
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Ask Leyla: What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health, although I’m a little unclear on how. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it—could you discuss its benefits, if any? A: Besides being a favorite…read more
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Stem Cells: Panacea or snake oil?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
They are billed as the new keys to longevity, an endless inventory of “spare parts” that can regenerate sick or tired organs, a veritable Fountain of Youth. But are stem cells the medical cure-all of the future, or are they…read more
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Ask Leyla: Frequently asked questions about supplements
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many who are prescribed supplements have questions about their use and benefits. This week, I’ve tried to tackle some of the most commonly asked questions. Why…read more
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Ask Leyla: Where has my energy gone?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Do you have any suggestions for a 39 year-old female with fatigue and low energy? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious ones: Are you getting enough sleep? Most adults require six…read more
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New calls for “regulation” of health information: Censorship much?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)rolled out a new proposal: “Counteracting Health Misinformation: A Role for Medical Journals?” I was shocked and dismayed. The authors proclaim: “The growing toll of popular fallacies about health and illness is evident…read more
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Meet your mitochondria!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
How many of you remember your high school biology? We all know that our mitochondria are the organelles in our cells that help produce energy for our bodies. Our muscle cells have more mitochondria, which makes sense, but so do…read more
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15 reasons why most health studies are wrong
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As my readers know, I’ve often lamented the lack of health literacy in the general public. I’ve even created a series of Health IQ quizzes so my audience could assess their knowledge. But one of the reasons for confusion over fundamental health…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Risk factors and locus of control
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
On an almost daily basis, we are bombarded with frightening health reports. Claims such as, “50,000 people will die of colon cancer this year,” or “prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men,” or “one in…read more
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Censorship threatens your access to news about natural alternatives
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It seemed like a wonderful dream come true: An unlimited torrent of information at your disposal, just a click away. As my 90-year-old aunt excitedly described it: “The Internet is like having a genius in your living room!” But the…read more
Categories: General Medicine
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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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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I wanted to reprise an article from a…
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Q: Can you please break down the magnesium products offered at FullScript and speak about…
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Readers, here’s an excellent review of the science behind some of the best researched-backed supplements…
Leyla Weighs In: Craving Junk Food
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