Microbiome
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Research Roundup: The impact of diet and supplements on four key areas of health
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Does dairy increase the risk of breast cancer? The role of dairy products in the promotion of breast cancer has been controversial. When I was a macrobiotic vegan 40 years ago, it was taken a given: How could the unnatural…read more
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Ask Leyla: Can good gut bacteria help reduce kidney stones?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I had a kidney stone for the first time at 52 years of age, and I was researching why this happened at this stage of my life. I read how a gut bacteria called Oxalobacter formigenes metabolizes oxalates in the…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: A well-functioning immune system requires a healthy gut
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
If you’re concerned about the state of your immune system, focus on your gut. Seventy percent of immunity is in the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) which is part of the gastrointestinal tract. The most profound influences on gut integrity…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Four steps to healing your gut
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are on the rise in the United States as well as in other developed nations. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut syndrome have become major diagnoses for…read more
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Do you have SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth)?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Have you been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Do you suffer from gas, belching, bloating, cramps, abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or constipation? All these may be manifestations of SIBO. How do you find out if you have SIBO? Fortunately, there’s…read more
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Intelligent Medicine Health News Review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Every week, I share my insights with you on various health topics, from the latest news to seasonal concerns to in-depth examinations of particular areas of interest. But every now and then, I like to give my take on a…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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Is the way to a (wo)man’s heart through his(her) stomach?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Earlier this week, I spoke at NYU Langone Medical Center as part of their Heart Health Lecture Series. The subject was “Fostering a Healthy Microbiome for Cardiovascular Health.” Along with Dr. Lea Ann Chen, a gastroenterologist who is doing research on…read more
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Bone broth: A tasty, nutrition powerhouse
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Food & Health One of my core messages has always been that the dietary choices you make on a daily basis have a profound impact on your overall health and well-being. Our best peer reviewed research continues to indicate that,…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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Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my…
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The pandemic is subsiding, due to a combination of vaccination, the high percentage of Americans…
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Q: What foods must I avoid when I have shingles and what do I have…
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