Microbiome

Ask Leyla: Kidney Stones and the microbiome

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: 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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Do you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial 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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Why I liberally indulge in high-test chocolate

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

What the world doesn’t need is yet another cheery article about the health benefits of chocolate. Some of what you see out there is the result of an aggressive marketing push by Big Cocoa, an industry that boasts 101 billion…read more

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