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14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated by research. Once…read more
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Dethroning the orthodoxies: Ideas it may be time to throw out
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that science is dynamic, a work in progress. Today’s verities may be overturned by new discoveries. What follow are some dogmas that are past their expiration…read more
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Ask Leyla: What’s causing my low testosterone?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve been told I have lower-than-normal testosterone levels. Can you shed some light on what might cause that and if there is anything I can do to help raise my testosterone levels? A: Many things can lower testosterone levels,…read more
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The Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcast episodes of 2023
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
‘Tis the season! As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and simply enjoy cocooning…read more
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Nitric oxide boasts critical impact on cardiovascular and sexual health
By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
As we age, our natural production of nitric oxide (NO) goes down. This has a critical impact on functions that rely on the vasodilation properties of nitric oxide, like cardiovascular and sexual health. To successfully support the body’s ability to…read more
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Winter Shorts
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With the holidays behind us, we’re hunkering down for winter 2020. But it’s sure not been quiet on the health/nutrition front. Here are some of the stories that have fascinated me: IV vitamin C vs. septic shock: Septic shock is…read more
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UPDATED: Hormone Nazis to men: “No testosterone for YOU!”
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
June is Men’s Health Month. In honor of that, and in light of recent studies, I’m bringing back this important article from several years ago. See the end for an update! —Dr. Hoffman Last month, an FDA advisory committee dealt a…read more
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Top 10 Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2016
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to remind all my readers that Intelligent Medicine is more than just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real-time. Each week,…read more
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Why you shouldn’t get your health advice from celebrities
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Stars are lining up, telling us how to vote, what wireless networks to use, what luxury cars to drive. Now they’re weighing in on our health choices. Recently, Ben Stiller offered his take on the PSA test, a screening exam…read more
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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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Lately, I’ve been sharing with Intelligent Medicine listeners that I’ve been augmenting my diet with…
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Q: I am a 77-year-old woman. On recent bone density test, lumbar spine results range…
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The 1973 sci-fi movie Soylent Green depicts a dystopian future in which over-population and environmental…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Copper Supplements
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