Microbiome
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Mental health: Nutrition matters!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just got back from the American Nutrition Association Annual Summit in San Diego. The theme was the impact of nutrition on mental health. It was an awesome assembly of great researchers and speakers, and it’ll provide me with fodder…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: A strong immune system starts with a healthy gut
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
If you’re concerned about the state of your immune system this cold and flu season, 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…read more
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Nitric Oxide for a Better Brain + Gut Connection
By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
We’ve talked about nitric oxide a lot on Intelligent Medicine. Of course, it’s a circulatory enhancer. But did you know it also plays an important role in the health of the gut? The following article details how. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman…read more
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How come Americans are getting fatter—when they’re NOT eating more and exercising less?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
A frequent theme on social media these days is vintage photos from the 60s and 70s—the era when I was growing up—depicting beachgoers with mostly normal bodies. Obesity was uncommon. Then things changed: Since 1980, obesity prevalence among US adults…read more
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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: 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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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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…
Last week, I gave you the first half of my list of the worst health news…
2023 will be a time to think differently about health, wellness, disease and even contagion…
In keeping with an Intelligent Medicine tradition, as the year draws to a close, I…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 30, Part 1: Questionable Pharma Practices
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