Mental and Emotional Health
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June tidings: The latest in health news
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Antibiotics turning us into couch potatoes: Antibiotic prescriptions have soared in recent years, despite concerns over antibiotic resistance, which emerges when ordinary bugs mutate to become impervious to drugs. While North America and Europe lead the world in antibiotic consumption, the…read more
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May Missives: From mental health to misinformation
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for depression: Carnitine is a well-known energy compound. It’s responsible for transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria to be oxidized for energy production. As a result, it’s a plausible nutrient for supporting the function of the heart and brain,…read more
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20 ways exercise benefits your health (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the weather warms up and gyms reopen, more Americans are shaking off lockdown and re-engaging with exercise. As you huff and puff your way back to optimal condition, here’s a little inspiration to keep you motivated: 1) Cardiovascular: It’s axiomatic…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The link between inflammation and mental illness
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
In setting out to determine how chronic inflammation affects the brain, researchers have found a mechanism that directly links inflammation to mental illness. As much as 75 percent of the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are…read more
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The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
There’s plenty to be anxious about these days: When will the lockdowns end? Will my kids/grandkids be irreparably set back by school interruptions? Will dire predictions about lapsed immunity and viral variants portend a fourth wave later this year? Will…read more
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The Connection Between Dopamine, Serotonin, Brain Health, and Supplementation
By Celine Torres-Moon
When it comes to mood and memory, it’s all about the neurotransmitters—those vital chemicals that brain cells use to convey information. Learn about the critical role nutrition plays in supporting optimal neurotransmitter function in this informative article from our friends…read more
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Autumn health news roundup
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s a “Syndemic”: I love this term! It’s the formulation of Australian researchers at the University of New South Wales. In a new paper they assert: “COVID-19 is creating a profound impact on all parts of the community, including the physical and…read more
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We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I got a call from my hairdresser today. Because New York City officially enters “phase 2” this week, haircuts can resume—with social distancing, masks and disinfectant precautions. I felt like I’d just won the lottery! And that’s as it should be….read more
Categories: Mental and Emotional Health
Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been taking antidepressants for a long time, but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations that might help with his symptoms? A: Barring…read more
Categories: Mental and Emotional Health
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for depression: Carnitine is a well-known energy compound. It’s responsible for transporting long-chain…
In an effort first started by the National Academies of Sciences in 2017 to…
Cholesterol always gets a bad rap, but few medical consumers—and even health professionals—finger triglycerides as…
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