Probiotics

18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. Most often when seasonal allergies strike, we reach…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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Leyla Weighs In: Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Besides regular hand washing, which can reduce your chances of getting the flu by 50 percent according to the CDC, here are some other things you can do to keep your immune system optimal: 1) Take a probiotic, and eat probiotic foods…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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19 ways to preserve your gall bladder

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

In the first two articles in this series (here and here), we demolished myths about gall bladder disease. Now, I’ll share with you some documented ways to keep from losing your gall bladder to the surgeon. 1. Low-carb diet. Contrary to popular belief,…read more

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The top 15 supplements for natural MS treatment

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

In a recent podcast, I made the case for natural treatment of multiple sclerosis with diet, supplements, and other innovative therapies. My experience while treating MS patients for over thirty years has convinced me that while drugs have limited benefits…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: 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 United States as well as in other developed nations. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut syndrome have become major diagnoses for many….read more

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Reversing Alzheimer’s with probiotics?

By Dr. David Perlmutter

For the past several years I have been writing and lecturing about the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and changes in the gut bacteria. We know, for example, that Alzheimer’s is an inflammatory condition. As well, we know that changes in…read more

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Ask Leyla: How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I had a kidney stone for the first time (52 year-old male), and I was researching why this happened at this stage of the game. I read how a gut bacteria called Oxalobacter formigenes metabolizes oxalates in the gut, reducing…read more

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