Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dr. Ronald Hoffman ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://drhoffman.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Q&A with Leyla: Carnivore Diet Controversies](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-carnivore-diet-controversies/) - Carnivore diet controversies; What is a normal oxygen saturation? How much glucosamine should I take after surgery on both knees? Oral vs. IV chelation: how to determine which is appropriate; Are there any supplements one should stop taking before getting blood tests? And more! - [Urolithin A: A Pathway to Enhanced Energy and Longevity](https://drhoffman.com/urolithin-a-a-pathway-to-enhanced-energy-and-longevity/) - Unravel the secrets behind a groundbreaking anti-aging compound, urolithin A. Jen Scheinman from Timeline Longevity details its muscle, immune and skin benefits by promoting mitophagy—recycling damaged mitochondria. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Beyond Calcium--Unraveling Nutritional Insights for Bone Strength](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-beyond-calcium-unraveling-nutritional-insights-for-bone-strength/) - Are you taking the right steps for your bone health? "Leyla Weighs In" on why vitamin D, K, and a balanced diet are crucial for strong bones—it's more than just about calcium. Learn about essential nutrients, exercises, and how to maintain bone density. Don't miss it! - [Heart Matters: Essential Supplements for Cardiovascular Protection](https://drhoffman.com/heart-matters-essential-supplements-for-cardiovascular-protection/) - Neil Levin from Protocol For Life Balance details cardiovascular protection beyond cholesterol-lowering drugs. Discover the benefits of nattokinase, vitamin K2, and much more for heart protection. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 27: 80+ “Supermovers”](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-27-80-supermovers/) - “The quick and the dead”: 80+ “Supermovers” show slowed cognitive decline; Pros and cons of ketamine therapy for depression; Magnesium—what research reveals about better sleep, stress resilience, and whole-body wellness; CBD may slow Alzheimer’s progression by tamping down brain inflammation; Zero-sugar diet may have unanticipated adverse health consequences; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Vitamin K2--The Heart’s Unsung Hero](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-vitamin-k2-the-hearts-unsung-hero/) - 78% of statin users in a study still faced increased calcification—but could MK-7, a form of Vitamin K2, be a game-changer? "Leyla Weighs In" exploring the potential role of Vitamin K2 (MK-7) in addressing vascular calcification. Check it out! - [Q&A with Leyla: Sarcoidosis of the Lung](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-sarcoidosis-of-the-lung/) - World Cup! What did humans eat from the Ice Age to the Bronze Age? Supplements to avoid while undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer; Treatment for sarcoidosis of the lung; Is it safe for hysterectomy patients to eat tofu or other soy foods? Thoughts on using vibration devices to help osteoporosis; And more! - [Xylitol for Oral and Nasal Microbiome Support + Allergy Relief](https://drhoffman.com/xylitol-for-oral-and-nasal-microbiome-support-allergy-relief/) - Discover the surprising benefits of xylitol for dental & respiratory health. Nate Jones, CEO of Xlear, Inc. reveals the science behind xylitol and its vital impact on the oral and nasal microbiomes. Plus, he's got tips for allergy relief this season. Don't miss it! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 20: Social Anxiety Disorder](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-20-social-anxiety-disorder/) - Should you stop taking glucosamine based on a new study linking it to Alzheimer’s? What’s behind the spate of “Tai Chi Walking” social media posts? Vaping after smoking hikes risk for lung cancer; Why aren’t there more medical insurance plans that cover alternative medicine? Keto diet shows promise for treatment of anorexia; Incidence of social anxiety disorder is soaring among young people; And more! - [The Key to Cardiovascular Health and Longevity: Exploring Nitric Oxide](https://drhoffman.com/the-key-to-cardiovascular-health-and-longevity-exploring-nitric-oxide/) - What's the secret to better circulation and performance? Explore natural solutions for nitric oxide production with leading expert Dr. Nathan Brian. You'll learn how N1o1 can boost your health and enhance athletic performance. Check it out! - [Q&A with Leyla: Kudos to holistic veterinarians!](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-kudos-to-holistic-veterinarians/) - Is there any truth to some of the latest news that claims glucosamine supplements accelerate dementia and Alzheimer's? What may be the real driver of persistent musculoskeletal pain in menopause? Hyperbaric oxygen for treating hard-to-heal wounds? And more! - [ENCORE: Beyond Boundaries: Pioneering Medical Innovations](https://drhoffman.com/beyond-boundaries-pioneering-medical-innovations/) - What drives medical breakthroughs? Innovator Dr. Kieran Murphy explores the essence of invention and creativity in medicine. He shares stories of life-saving innovations. Check it out! - [Understanding COVID-19's Impact on Children](https://drhoffman.com/understanding-covid-19s-impact-on-children/) - Pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book, “Kids and COVID." She details the pandemic's impact on children's health and what mistakes we must avoid in the future. A must-listen for parents and healthcare professionals! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 13: Smartphones and Social Media Create Real Harm for Adolescents](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-13-smartphones-and-social-media-create-real-harm-for-adolescents/) - What’s the best form of curcumin? More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; a one-and-done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down to the minute—but is it overreach? And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: In-Door Stair Climbing](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-in-door-stair-climbing/) - Deprescribing meds in older adults; Treating C. difficile; Stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors, is this worthwhile? The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during x-ray procedures? Magnesium taurate to control palpitations? Performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Sleep's Critical Role in Brain Detoxification and Heart Health](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-sleeps-critical-role-in-brain-detoxification-and-heart-health/) - Sleep deprivation can escalate your risk for Alzheimer's and cardiovascular issues. "Leyla Weighs In" on the essential role of sleep and the glymphatic system in maintaining brain and heart health. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Insights on Menopausal Pain](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-insights-on-menopausal-pain/) - Struggling with joint pain during perimenopause? "Leyla Weighs In" on the link between insulin resistance and musculoskeletal issues. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 6: Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW!](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-6-motorized-e-scooter-use-needs-to-be-regulated-now/) - The “Enhanced Games”, with no-holds-barred performance-enhancing drugs, yields scant advantages over “clean” contests; Does saturated fat increase insulin resistance? Can a heart attack victim avoid statin use with CoQ10? Omega-3 fish oil shows promise vs. type 2 diabetes; Motorized e-scooter use needs to be regulated NOW! Researchers test the “5 second rule” for dropped food; And more! - [Revitalizing Energy with Membrane Lipid Replacement](https://drhoffman.com/revitalizing-energy-with-lipid-replacement-therapy/) - Did you know healthy cell membranes can transform your energy levels and combat aging? Dr. Garth Nicolson reveals how membrane lipid replacement is the key to fighting aging and enhancing cellular vitality. Check it out! - [Unlocking the Potential of Postbiotics for Comprehensive Health](https://drhoffman.com/unlocking-the-potential-of-postbiotics-for-comprehensive-health/) - Discover a new tool for gut, inflammation, and brain support. Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen details how Dr. Ohhira’s Postbiotic Fermented Food Concentrate unlocks the potential of postbiotics for comprehensive health. - [ENCORE: Hormone Solutions and Misconceptions with Dr. Erika Schwartz](https://drhoffman.com/hormone-solutions-and-misconceptions-with-dr-erika-schwartz/) - A deep dive on hormones with Dr. Erika Schwartz, author of “The New Hormone Solution.” Explore how a tailored approach to hormone replacement can improve health and longevity. Is bioidentical hormone therapy the solution for menopause symptoms? - [Q&A with Leyla: Lavender Oil to Relieve Itching](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-lavender-oil-to-relieve-itching/) - The types of doctors to avoid; A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching; Dairy sensitivities and whey protein; Is high blood pressure genetic? A critique of the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation; And more! - [The Healthy Pet Revolution: A Guide to Natural Veterinary Care](https://drhoffman.com/the-healthy-pet-revolution-a-guide-to-natural-veterinary-care/) - Discover the untold benefits of holistic pet care. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan details how proper nutrition and natural therapies can transform your pet's health and yours, too. She shares mind-blowing insights on veterinary acupuncture, chiropractic, and more. Don't miss it! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 30: Natural Alternatives to Repel Mosquitoes and Ticks](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-30-natural-alternatives-to-repel-mosquitoes-and-ticks/) - A tale of 2 pneumonias—NASCAR racer Kyle Busch dead at 41 while Rudy Giuliani, age 81, survives critical care; Proposed ban on tobacco products for future generations of Brits aims to eradicate smoking. Best natural alternatives to repel mosquitoes and ticks; When cancer treatments cause osteoporosis; Organoids and computer simulations promise to reduce the toll of live animal experimentation; Shortfall in doctors accelerated by early retirement as physicians cite “hassle factor.” And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: An Overview of Itching](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-an-overview-of-itching/) - An overview of itching; Would tofu be a good addition to a diet? Is TMAO a risk factor for heart disease when eating meat? Vegetarianism; Vertebroplasty vs. kyphoplasty; Gastroparesis; Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/dry eye disease? Wool carpeting or hardwood flooring? And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Building Strength Against Frailty--Key to Independent Living](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-building-strength-against-frailty-key-to-independent-living/) - Did you know that a stronger grip could predict a longer life? "Leyla Weighs In" on how building muscle strength is crucial for healthy aging. She's got groundbreaking research on muscle strength and longevity. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Biological Age vs. Chronological Age--How Lifestyle Choices Can Slow Aging](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-biological-age-vs-chronological-age-how-lifestyle-choices-can-slow-aging/) - Biological vs. Chronological Age. "Leyla Weighs In" on how your lifestyle choices can slow the aging process. Learn how exercise, diet, and stress management can alter your biological age. Don't miss it! - [From Mitochondria to Metabolism: Understanding Your Energy Allocation](https://drhoffman.com/from-mitochondria-to-metabolism-understanding-your-energy-allocation/) - Feeling burnt out? It might be your energy allocation system! Dr. Corey Schuler has cutting-edge strategies to revitalize your energy and improve health outcomes. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 23: Persistent Itch](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-23-persistent-itch/) - Dr. Marty Makary out as FDA Commissioner—was he the victim of a BigPharma purge? Are “liquid biopsies” useful? Persistent itch—could topical vitamin B12 provide an answer? You won’t believe this new medical use for Classic Coca-Cola; The solution for menopausal sleep problems goes beyond mere hormone replacement; Higher aerobic fitness boosts size of the brain’s memory centers—as does memorizing London taxi routes; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-should-we-all-be-using-unbleached-toilet-paper/) - Highlights from my Scandinavian trip; Should nightshades be eliminated? Could acid reflux be caused by using a reverse osmosis water filtration system? Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper? Minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth? Festoons? And more! - [ENCORE: Unveiling Corruption in Alzheimer's Research](https://drhoffman.com/unveiling-corruption-in-alzheimers-research/) - Investigative journalist Charles Piller reveals deep-seated corruption in Alzheimer's research. He delves into the issues surrounding Big Pharma's influence, fraudulent scientific studies, the implications of a controversial 2006 experiment at the University of Minnesota, and what it all means for you. Check it out! - [Adrenal Fatigue, Stress, and Natural Support Strategies with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum](https://drhoffman.com/adrenal-fatigue-stress-and-natural-support-strategies-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum/) - Feeling fatigued or stressed out? It could be your adrenals. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has a deep dive into adrenal function and natural solutions for adrenal fatigue. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Strength Without Strain -- Eccentric Workouts](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-strength-without-strain-eccentric-workouts/) - What if you could build strength without the exhaustion? On the Podcast, "Leyla Weighs In" on how eccentric exercises can transform your fitness routine. Check it out! - [Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Explained: Healing, Performance, and Wellness](https://drhoffman.com/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-explained-healing-performance-and-wellness/) - What if oxygen could transform your health? Nicole Garrett from Under Pressure Hyperbarics details the surprising benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. From stroke recovery to cancer support, wound care, and even anti-aging. Don’t miss this eye-opening interview. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 16: Hydrogen Water](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-16-hydrogen-water/) - Do we have to start worrying about Hantavirus? Space exploration yields new treatments for resistant bacterial infections; Multivitamins found to slow biological aging; Hydrogen water—breakthrough or scam? When oral vitamin D doesn’t work, sublingual D may normalize blood levels; Why fructose stokes food cravings; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Agave, Artificial Sweeteners, and the New “Food Noise” Questionnaire](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-agave-artificial-sweeteners-and-the-new-food-noise-questionnaire/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses a listener question about whether agave nectar can contribute to obesity like high-fructose corn syrup, arguing that regular use of sweeteners—including agave, honey, monk fruit, stevia, aspartame, sucralose, allulose, and sugar alcohols—can maintain sweet cravings, spike insulin, and contribute to weight-loss plateaus, with added concerns such as microbiome effects, GI upset, - [Enhancing Muscle Quality: A Deep Dive into Mitochondrial Science](https://drhoffman.com/enhancing-muscle-quality-a-deep-dive-into-mitochondrial-science/) - Dr. Brad Currier from Timeline Longevity details the benefits of Urolithin A (MitoPure) for muscle preservation and recovery, immunity, and skin health. From elite athletes to everyday wellness, Urolithin A is revolutionizing mitochondrial health. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 25: Does drinking carbonated water help weight loss?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-25-does-drinking-carbonated-water-help-weight-loss/) - Part 1: Does drinking carbonated water help weight loss? New-think on diet for ApoE4, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s—eat meat! Is a non-invasive blood sugar monitor on the drawing board for the next Apple Watch? True or false—does drinking carbonated water help weight loss? Eating while distracted puts on the pounds; Treating duodenitis; How much - [From Nutrition to Robotics: Modern Advances in Eye Health](https://drhoffman.com/from-nutrition-to-robotics-modern-advances-in-eye-health/) - Discover how to keep your vision sharp. Integrative ophthalmologist Dr. Rudrani Banik discusses innovative approaches to vision health, the upcoming Eye Summit 2026, and cutting-edge therapies. Don't miss it! - [Leyla Weighs In: Exploring the Link Between Food Additives and Type 2 Diabetes](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-exploring-the-link-between-food-additives-and-type-2-diabetes/) - Discover the truth about food preservatives and their link to diabetes. "Leyla Weighs In" on a new study linking common food preservatives to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Are we missing the real culprit? - [Leyla Weighs In: How Natural Light Supports Metabolic Health and Blood Sugar Control](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-how-natural-light-supports-metabolic-health-and-blood-sugar-control/) - Did you know spending more time in natural light could enhance your metabolic health and sleep quality? "Leyla Weighs In" on a study revealing how exposure to daylight can stabilize blood sugar and improve your metabolism. Don't miss it! - [Exploring the Cognitive Health Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract](https://drhoffman.com/exploring-the-cognitive-health-benefits-of-aged-garlic-extract/) - Discover the potential of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract in enhancing cognition. Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen reveals a new study on aged garlic extract's benefits for cognitive function. It's all about unlocking brain health naturally. Check it out! - [Q&A with Leyla: Is oatmeal healthy?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-is-oatmeal-healthy/) - Is oatmeal healthy? Advice for higher-than-normal carotid artery intima-media thickness and no appreciable plaque; The hepatitis B vaccine; Protocol for 9-11 first responders for addressing toxic burden and immune support; GLP-1 weight loss drugs--help vs harm; And more! - [Physical Therapy and the Path to Healing with Dr. Tom Walters](https://drhoffman.com/physical-therapy-and-the-path-to-healing-with-dr-tom-walters/) - Pain management and injury prevention with Dr. Tom Walters, author of "Rehab Science." Learn about combating pain and boosting physical resilience. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Fasting-Mimicking Diet for Crohn’s and Managing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-fasting-mimicking-diet-for-crohns-and-managing-antibiotic-associated-diarrhea/) - New insights on diet & Crohn's. "Leyla Weighs In" on a study showing how a fasting mimicking diet can improve symptoms & inflammation markers. Plus, she has advice if your antibiotics cause diarrhea. Don't miss it! - [ENCORE: Rewiring Your Brain: Conquering Sugar Addiction](https://drhoffman.com/encore-rewiring-your-brain-conquering-sugar-addiction/) - Is sugar rewiring your brain? Discover the science behind sugar cravings and how to curb them effectively. Dr. Nicole Avena, author of "Sugarless," has a seven-step plan to conquer your cravings. Don't miss it! - [ENCORE: Finding Root Causes with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition](https://drhoffman.com/encore-finding-root-causes-with-functional-diagnostic-nutrition/) - Did you know that stress & your gut health are deeply interconnected? Learn how Functional Diagnostic Nutrition can uncover hidden health issues conventional medicine might miss. Check it out! - [ENCORE: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Diabetes and Diet](https://drhoffman.com/encore-challenging-the-conventional-wisdom-on-diabetes-and-diet/) - Is everything we’ve believed about diet and diabetes a "big fat lie"? Join me in a riveting conversation with Gary Taubes, author of "Rethinking Diabetes," as we challenge conventional wisdom on carbs, insulin, and successful treatments. Check it out! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: The Benefits of Bone Broth](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-the-benefits-of-bone-broth/) - The concepts of weight-inclusive care and healthism; Medicine's biggest failures; Thoughts on the Shingrix vaccine; Can essential tremor cause unsteadiness and balance problems? Can kidney stones be controlled with probiotics? Thoughts on bone broth; And more! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Is herpes a risk factor for dementia?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-is-herpes-a-risk-factor-for-dementia/) - When a second opinion is necessary; Could niacin be a factor in cardiovascular disease? Could spasms in your sleep be a prediction of Parkinson's? Could prescribed medications cause tinnitus? Is the herpes virus a risk factor for dementia? And more! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: The Impact of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-the-impact-of-apple-cider-vinegar-on-blood-sugar/) - More on “eat the rainbow” . . . or not; Medical breakthroughs that we don't really need; What's the impact of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar? I'm a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman with no libido—can supplements help? Can plant-based diets improve fertility? And more! - [From Indoor to Outdoor: Reviving Health Through Natural Exposure](https://drhoffman.com/from-indoor-to-outdoor-reviving-health-through-natural-exposure/) - The "Indoor Epidemic." Internist, chef, and regenerative farmer Dr. John La Puma reveals powerful insights on sunlight, nature, and their surprising impact on health. Find out how a simple walk outside could transform your wellness. Don't miss it! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 18: Can your fast-fashion clothing give you cancer?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-18-can-your-fast-fashion-clothing-give-you-cancer/) - HIIT to optimize disease-prevention; Natural ways to lower your LDL; Choline’s impact on the menopausal brain; How targeted supplementation can boost your nitric oxide for better health, an interview with Dr. Nathan Bryan, creator of N1O1. When GLP-1 drugs supercharge eating disorders; Vitamin C’s brain-protective role; Can your fast-fashion clothing give you cancer? And more! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 9: Cancer, Diabetes Risks from Food Preservatives](https://drhoffman.com/encore-intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-9-cancer-diabetes-risks-from-food-preservatives/) - New study dispels fears over fish oil-atrial fibrillation link; Research highlights cancer, diabetes risks from food preservatives; Do the new dietary guidelines go too far, or are they a cop-out? Can we crack the code on aging, or are humans just “term-limited”? Patients with depression who’ve tried everything obtain surprising relief from vagus nerve stimulation; Blood sugar spikes after meals—even absent diabetes—can drive Alzheimer’s risk; New study pushes back on Tylenol-autism link, but highlights poor diet, chemical exposure, pre-natal anti-depressant use as potential culprits. And more! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 2: Breast-Feeding Moms Gain Less Post-Pregnancy Weight](https://drhoffman.com/encore-intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-2-breast-feeding-moms-gain-less-post-pregnancy-weight/) - Study shows brain stimulation with external electronic headset produces weight loss rivaling shots, pills; Breast-feeding moms gain less post-pregnancy weight; Scientists find hidden weight gain trigger in soybean oil; Calculators that assess your risk for heart disease miss the boat—half of actual heart attack victims were said to be at low-risk; Common amino acid may bust Alzheimer’s plaque; Adequate sleep may trump healthy diet, exercise for longevity; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Are diets containing meat dangerous?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-are-diets-containing-meat-dangerous/) - Are diets containing meat dangerous? The best assisted living models; Are butyrate supplements beneficial? Is iron overload a risk factor for heart attack? Nattokinase for blood pressure? Is there a danger of clot relocation when taking systemic enzymes? And more! - [Environmental Toxins and Autoimmune Wellness with Dr. Aly Cohen](https://drhoffman.com/environmental-toxins-and-autoimmune-wellness-with-dr-aly-cohen/) - Explore groundbreaking ways to manage autoimmune conditions using integrative strategies. Integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen reveals how the right supplement regimen and a mindful lifestyle can transform your health. Plus, discover how everyday toxins impact your health and ways to defend against them. - [Leyla Weighs In: Conquering Joint Inflammation and Pain](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-conquering-joint-inflammation-and-pain/) - Suffering from joint pain and inflammation? "Leyla Weighs In" with root causes and natural remedies. Learn how you can tackle painful joints effectively. Don't miss it! - [Healing Modern Medicine: Restoring Trust and Health Freedom](https://drhoffman.com/healing-modern-medicine-restoring-trust-and-health-freedom/) - Healthcare confidence is declining. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of "Making the Cut," discusses how we can heal modern medicine. Explore the challenges of healthcare reform, medical ethics, and the push for a new paradigm in medical practice. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 11: Tattoos Carry Long-Term Health Risks](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-11-tattoos-carry-long-term-health-risks/) - Renewed interest in muscle as promoter of overall health and metabolism; The key role of urolithin A (Mitopure®️) for supporting muscle function. Is DHEA a reasonable supplement for post-menopausal women? CEO of large hospital system makes controversial call to replace radiologists with AI; Scientists discover link to toxic microbiome byproducts in causation of ALS; When depression-sufferers lose all interest in food; Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables incurs risk of bio-accumulation of pesticide residues; Tattoos carry long-term health risks; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Are there any drawbacks to eating canned fish?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-are-there-any-drawbacks-to-eating-canned-fish/) - The benefits of sauna; The Take Back Your Health Tour; Milk thistle interactions with drugs; Low-dose saw palmetto for hair growth? Is monk fruit a safe sweetener to use? Would strontium help in the healing of lumbar fractures? How about as a preventive? Are there any drawbacks to eating canned fish? And more! - [Battling the Food Giants: How to Safeguard Our Nutrition](https://drhoffman.com/battling-the-food-giants-how-to-safeguard-our-nutrition/) - Are you aware of the adulterants lurking in your "healthy" foods? Dr. Sina McCullough, author of "Hands Off My Food!," exposes the realities of our food supply and how to defend your health and freedom. She offers solutions that empower you as a consumer. Don't miss it! - [Leyla Weighs In: The Farm-to-Hospital Movement--A New Era in Patient Care](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-farm-to-hospital-movement-a-new-era-in-patient-care/) - "Leyla Weighs In" on major nutrition breakthroughs in healthcare. She details efforts to make hospitals prioritize nutrition as essential medicine by connecting them with local farmers for better patient care. Check it out! - [Next-Generation Fish Oil and More with Dr. Jeffrey Bland](https://drhoffman.com/next-generation-fish-oil-and-more-with-dr-jeffrey-bland/) - Excited to share my latest podcast episode with the legendary Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the godfather of Functional Medicine. We dive deep into the origins of functional medicine and its crucial role in healthcare today. And Dr. Bland details the benefits of Big Bold Health's next-generation fish oil, Omega-3 Rejuvenate. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 4: The Ultimate Weight Loss Plan—The Boring Diet](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-4-the-ultimate-weight-loss-plan-the-boring-diet/) - Social media and AI—the digital equivalents of ultra-processed junk food; Are natural non-caloric sweeteners—erythritol, xylitol, and stevia—safe? A pig’s brain has been flash frozen and reanimated, signaling new prospects for cryopreservation after death; Dr. Jeffrey Bland weighs in on a new, enhanced form of fish oil from Big Bold Health; What are the health benefits of circumcision? The ultimate weight loss plan—the Boring Diet; Substituting famotidine for PPIs for reflux; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Farmed v. Wild Caught Seafood](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-farmed-v-wild-caught-seafood/) - Highlights from my New Zealand bike trip; Is it possible to get enough protein from plants only? What about the downsides to animal protein? Thoughts on peptides; Is it true that the nutritional value of farmed seafood is the same as wild-caught? Milk thistle for elevated liver enzymes? And more! - [ENCORE: Chronic Pain: The Psychophysiological Perspective with Dr. David Clarke](https://drhoffman.com/encore-chronic-pain-the-psychophysiological-perspective-with-dr-david-clarke/) - Is your pain all in your head? Not quite! Dr. David Clark from the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association details brain-generated pain and solutions beyond meds. Don't miss it! - [Leyla Weighs In: Navigating Menopause](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-navigating-menopause/) - Did you know that lifestyle interventions like nutrition and exercise can play a crucial role in managing menopause symptoms? "Leyla Weighs In" with key nutritional strategies that promote longevity and reduce menopause-related risks. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: How Long-Term Statin Use Affects Muscle Mass and Strength](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-how-long-term-statin-use-affects-muscle-mass-and-strength/) - Did you know long-term use of statins might impact your muscle health? "Leyla Weighs In" on a UK Biobank study linking statin use to muscle mass loss and strength decline. She details its implications on overall health and diet strategies to combat it. Check it out! - [Understanding Metabolic Dysfunction: A Deep Dive with Dr. Bret Scher](https://drhoffman.com/understanding-metabolic-dysfunction-a-deep-dive-with-dr-bret-scher/) - Are you part of the 93% of Americans with suboptimal metabolic health? Dr. Bret Scher from the Coalition for Metabolic Health details the risks and has practical steps for a healthier lifestyle. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 14: Robotic Pets](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-14-robotic-pets/) - The Havana Syndrome coverup; Omega-3s combat “neuroticism”, dementia—they also tame depression and improve cognitive function and memory in adolescents; Robotic pets make life easier for patients with dementia; Risks, benefits of “natural” ED formulas; Daily multivitamin delays biological aging; Breastfeeding confers weight loss benefits—to moms; Can you avoid a colonoscopy with a new colon cancer blood test? And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Drug-Induced Magnesium Depletion](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-drug-induced-magnesium-depletion/) - Feeling fatigued or experiencing muscle cramps? It might be your medication. "Leyla Weighs In" on the surprising effects of drug-induced magnesium deficiency. She explores the vital role of magnesium and how common drugs might be depleting this essential mineral. - [Q&A with Leyla: Back Pain](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-back-pain/) - Want to reverse the declines of ageing? Check your attitude; Can vitamin E increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke? How do I know which ingredients to avoid in my shampoo and soaps? Lower back pain; And more! - [Reimagining Assisted Living: Exercise, Nutrition, and Deprescribing](https://drhoffman.com/reimagining-assisted-living-exercise-nutrition-and-deprescribing/) - It's time to rethink eldercare. Hal Cranmer from A Paradise for Parents shares innovative approaches to improve eldercare, focusing on exercise, nutrition, and mental wellness. From ketones to cognitive exercises, hear how he enhances the quality of life for seniors. Check it out. - [Leyla Weighs In: The Essential Guide to Vitamin K and Folate for Heart Health](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-essential-guide-to-vitamin-k-and-folate-for-heart-health/) - It's not all about cholesterol. Low levels of Vitamin K2 and folate are linked to hidden cardiovascular risks. "Leyla Weighs In" on the science behind these crucial nutrients and shares actionable tips for mitigating your risk. Don't miss it! - [ENCORE: Optimizing Metabolic Health: The Power of Continuous Glucose Monitors](https://drhoffman.com/encore-optimizing-metabolic-health-the-power-of-continuous-glucose-monitors/) - Dr. Paul Kolodzik of Metabolic MD details the groundbreaking benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitors. Hear why they matter to everyone, not just diabetics. Check it out! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Spelt Matzoh v. Traditional Wheat Matzoh](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-spelt-matzoh-v-traditional-wheat-matzoh/) - Is spelt matzoh better than traditional wheat matzoh for Passover? Is a dry red wine preferable to sweet wine or grape juice? Liver support supplements for alcoholic issues; What to take for pain and tingling after a shingles outbreak; Is carrageenan a carcinogen? Organic acids test for chronic fatigue? And more! - [ENCORE: Bridging Oral and Systemic Health: Discoveries in Periodontal Care](https://drhoffman.com/encore-bridging-oral-and-systemic-health-discoveries-in-periodontal-care/) - Explore how protecting your gums can safeguard your heart. Dr. William Levine, a board-certified periodontist, details the important science behind oral inflammation and systemic disease. Don't miss it! - [ENCORE: From Teas to Capsules: Exploring Botanical Breakthroughs](https://drhoffman.com/encore-from-teas-to-capsules-exploring-botanical-breakthroughs/) - Discover the secrets of herbal medicine. Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council has a deep-dive into the world of botanicals. Learn about their role in health and wellness, as well as their quality control and adulteration Prevention. Check it out! - [The Science of Sleep: Improving Rest and Rejuvenation](https://drhoffman.com/the-science-of-sleep-improving-rest-and-rejuvenation/) - Struggling to get a good night's rest? Noted integrative physician Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has expert tips on achieving quality sleep, tackling insomnia, and understanding sleep disorders. Dive into the science of sleep. Don't miss it! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 7: “Culinary Medicine”](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-7-culinary-medicine/) - Dentists continue to write prescriptions for potentially deadly antibiotic; A man, in love with his Chatbot, commits suicide to join her in the virtual world; Olive oil is calorie dense—but its consumption results in weight loss; Doctors-in-training embrace “culinary medicine”; As Administration relaxes their regulation, PFAS compounds shown to accelerate biological aging; Biopsies reveal microplastics in 90% of prostate cancers; And more! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Avoiding Microplastics](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-avoiding-microplastics/) - Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR); The impact of hops on the microbiome; Avoiding microplastics; Thoughts on continuous blood pressure monitors; Should certain supplements be taken at different times of day or apart from each other? Thoughts on the HPV vaccine; And more! - [ENCORE: The Food-Mood Connection: Optimizing Mental Health Through Nutrition](https://drhoffman.com/encore-the-food-mood-connection-optimizing-mental-health-through-nutrition/) - Can what you eat impact your mental well-being? Dr. Georgia Ede, author of "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind," details how a whole-foods, ketogenic, or even carnivore diet could benefit your mental health. Check it out! - [Q&A with Leyla: Quinoa--NOT a Grain](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-quinoa-not-a-grain/) - Quinoa is not a grain—it's a pseudograin; When did poisoning our food fall under 'defense'? How does MAHA reconcile this? Avoiding glaucoma; Can long-term effects of chemo cause insomnia and nausea? "I avoid red meat. Would I still get the same benefits from seafood and turkey?" And more! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 28: Are eggs good or bad for the brain?](https://drhoffman.com/encore-intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-28-are-eggs-good-or-bad-for-the-brain/) - Are eggs good or bad for the brain? Low levels of a key nutrient can foster anxiety; Garlic mouthwash outperforms chemical antibacterials; 76% of the world’s population isn’t getting enough omega-3s; Surgery may hasten progression to Alzheimer’s, but a vitamin may help; Far-infrared phototherapy may offer “electroceutical” treatment for dementia; Hobbies may forestall all-cause mortality—by 29%! And more! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 21: Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-november-22-can-surgical-anesthesia-accelerate-memory-loss/) - New weight loss drugs may portend end of “Fat Acceptance” movement; Mid- and late-life exercise slash dementia risk; “Ethicists” urge more tick-borne meat allergy to save planet; How to detox 9-11 first-responders? Can natural herbs aid recovery from anorexia? Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss? Bananas could be interfering with your smoothie’s health benefits; Chemical residues on produce impair male fertility; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: From Cancer Research to Weight Loss Strategies](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-from-cancer-research-to-weight-loss-strategies/) - Grains stalling your weight loss? Can resveratrol and copper prevent cancer? "Leyla Weighs In" with new cancer research and novel nutritional insights. - [Express Yourself: The Psychological Impact of Authentic Communication](https://drhoffman.com/express-yourself-the-psychological-impact-of-authentic-communication/) - 'Words can never hurt me'—is it true? Dr. Chloe Carmichael, author of "Can I Say That?," breaks down how open dialogue influences anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Dive into the intersection of psychology and free speech, and explore the power of language in shaping our psyche. Don't miss it! - [Nutritional Empowerment for Cognitive Health](https://drhoffman.com/nutritional-empowerment-for-cognitive-health/) - Looking to optimize your brain health? Don't miss my engaging discussion with Neil Levin from Protocol For Life Balance. Learn about the role of nutrients, groundbreaking research, and actionable tips for cognitive wellbeing. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 28: Are some people more genetically-adapted to the cold?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-february-28-are-some-people-more-genetically-adapted-to-the-cold/) - The MAHA backlash over RFK Jr.’s about-face on glyphosate; New study confirms effectiveness of personalized lifestyle interventions for reversing dementia; Some GLP-1 users are developing scurvy; Sugar restriction during the first 1000 days of life may slash heart risk decades later; Are some people more genetically-adapted to the cold? Should strength assessments be added to routine physicals to forecast risk of dying? For gut health, take your microbiome for a run! And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Supplements to Help Combat the Side Effects of Cancer](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-supplements-to-help-combat-the-side-effects-of-cancer/) - What supplements can help combat the side effects of cancer therapy? Will my son's use of Zepbound affect his fertility? Does low carb refer to complex carbs or simple and processed carbs? Multivitamin recommendation for a male aged 50 plus? Supplements for elevated triglycerides; And more! - [A Deep Dive into Autism Solutions](https://drhoffman.com/a-deep-dive-into-autism-solutions/) - Have you ever wondered about the environmental factors of autism or the role nutrition plays? Dr. Theresa Lyons from AWEtism.net details innovative therapies and functional medicine insights. Discover how we can rethink autism treatment. Don't miss it! - [Health Freedom and Innovation: Nate Jones on Xylitol and Empowering Natural Medicine](https://drhoffman.com/health-freedom-and-innovation-nate-jones-on-xylitol-and-empowering-natural-medicine/) - Nathan Jones of Xlear discusses health advocacy, the unique power of xylitol, and challenging the bureaucratic status quo! Untold stories of natural health innovation. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 21: Saunas Can Help Stave Off Dementia](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-february-21-saunas-can-help-stave-off-dementia/) - Vitamin D testing is vital for tailoring doses to optimize health—but regulators are conducting a campaign to deny coverage; Can magnesium be taken simultaneously with blood pressure meds? Saunas can help stave off dementia; Reflections on the Peter Attia/Epstein scandal; How to lower lp(a)—does diet help? What are bio-active peptides? Could they stave off kidney disease? Scientists just tested the fittest 81-year-old in the world—here’s what they found; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: How big is your butt?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-how-big-is-your-butt/) - Highlights from the ANH conference in Phoenix; Supplements for borderline osteoporosis; After years of vegetarianism, wouldn't eating meat cause adverse reactions like headaches or nausea? How big is your butt? Is Famotidine a good alternative to Nexium? Protocol for post-surgical healing; Thoughts on full body scans to detect abnormalities; And more! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 14: Topical Steroid Withdrawl](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-february-14-topical-steroid-withdrawl/) - TSW—Topical Steroid Withdrawal—when you’re hooked on steroid creams for a skin condition and can’t get off; Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of autoimmune conditions; How long to curtail fish oil before a medical procedure or surgery? Supplements for neuropathy; Daylight Savings Time changeover health myths busted; The vaunted DASH Diet for hypertension faces off against low-carb alternative; The critical first 1000 days after conception—early life sugar avoidance yields major later life health dividends; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In on Hidden Hunger: Navigating Nutrient Deficiencies](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-on-hidden-hunger-navigating-nutrient-deficiencies/) - Discover the hidden hunger affecting billions worldwide. "Leyla Weighs In" on the importance of micronutrients and their role in our health. Learn about the global burden of micronutrient deficiencies and how to ensure a nutrient-rich diet for you and your loved ones. - [Leyla Weighs In with Heart Health Insights: Navigating Calcium Scores and Nutritional Strategies](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-with-heart-health-insights-navigating-calcium-scores-and-nutritional-strategies/) - Does your diet include enough vitamin K2 and folate? "Leyla Weighs In" on why these nutrients are crucial for cardiovascular health. Plus, she covers calcium scores and how LDL levels and other nutritional deficiencies affect your heart. Don't miss this important episode. - [Cognitive Enhancement at Midlife: Keeping Your Brain Sharp](https://drhoffman.com/cognitive-enhancement-at-midlife-keeping-your-brain-sharp/) - Ready to boost your brainpower? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Therese Huston, author of "Sharp," has practical tips for enhancing focus and memory at any age. Don't miss it! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for February 7: “Cold Fatigue”](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-february-7-cold-fatigue/) - We’re all suffering from “cold fatigue”—how cold affects us, and how to alleviate it; “White noise” machines may be undermining your sleep; The pros and cons of afternoon naps; Can melatonin alleviate Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Water softening may hike cardio risk; Anthocyanins from foods or supplements can improve impaired glucose tolerance; And more! - [From Autism to ADHD: A Holistic Approach to Revolutionizing Children's Mental Health](https://drhoffman.com/from-autism-to-adhd-a-holistic-approach-to-revolutionizing-childrens-mental-health/) - Is your child struggling with ADHD or autism? Expert Patricia Lemer, author of "Total Load Theory," uncovers holistic solutions. Learn how to safeguard your child's well-being. Check it out! - [Q&A with Leyla: Can Chat GPT be trusted for medical Information?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-can-chat-gpt-be-trusted-for-medical-information/) - American Heart Association's reaction to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Can you raise your white blood cell count? Can Chat GPT be trusted for credible information from reliable and verifiable sources? Can GLP-1 drugs help with fatty liver disease? And more! - [ENCORE: Toxic Superfoods: Understanding Oxalate's Impact on Health](https://drhoffman.com/encore-toxic-superfoods-understanding-oxalates-impact-on-health/) - Could oxalates be the hidden culprit behind your unexplained health issues? Discover surprising insights from Sally Norton's book "Toxic Superfoods." She explores the unexpected effects of oxalate overload on our bodies. Check it out! - [ENCORE: Intelligent Farming: Redefining Dairy in a Changing World](https://drhoffman.com/encore-intelligent-farming-redefining-dairy-in-a-changing-world/) - Is your milk truly natural? Sam Ingersoll of Kalona SuperNatural reveals how sustainable farming is transforming dairy, our health, and the environment. Don't miss it! - [Allergies, Candida, and Modern Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Dean Mitchell](https://drhoffman.com/allergies-candida-and-modern-medicine-a-conversation-with-dr-dean-mitchell/) - Dr. Dean Mitchell, author of "Conquering Candida," details the intersection of traditional and integrative medicine to conquer yeast and allergy challenges. Discover how modern approaches to allergy and yeast management are revolutionizing health. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Rethinking Cancer Therapy--The Role of Resveratrol and Copper](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-rethinking-cancer-therapy-the-role-of-resveratrol-and-copper/) - What if the path to curing cancer lies in healing tumors rather than destroying them? "Leyla Weighs In" on revolutionary research out of Mumbai suggesting a simple supplement mix could change the future of cancer treatment. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: The Link Between Sugar Substitutes and Liver Health](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-link-between-sugar-substitutes-and-liver-health/) - Could your go-to sweeteners be doing more harm than good? "Leyla Weighs In" on a shocking study on sugar substitutes. Discover why alternative sweeteners might not be the 'healthy' solution you thought. Learn how they could impact your liver health. Check it out! - [The Power of Magnesium: A Deep Dive with Dr. Carolyn Dean](https://drhoffman.com/the-power-of-magnesium-a-deep-dive-with-dr-carolyn-dean/) - Could magnesium be the missing link to better health? Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of "The Magnesium Miracle," details the crucial role magnesium plays in brain health, energy, and disease prevention. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 31: Full-Fat Cheese Protective Against Cognitive Decline](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-31-full-fat-cheese-protective-against-cognitive-decline/) - New study finds full-fat cheese protective against cognitive decline; Wild blueberries support heart and brain health; Are seed oils really that bad? Are memory supplements effective? Arthritis breakthrough as scientists discover way of regenerating joint cartilage; Surprising new findings on coffee, tea consumption, and osteoporosis risk; And more! - [Brain Health Breakthroughs: Natural Approaches to Migraine Relief](https://drhoffman.com/brain-health-breakthroughs-natural-approaches-to-migraine-relief/) - Explore innovative solutions for migraines beyond medication with Dr. Elena Gross. From natural diets to understanding brain energy, this podcast episode is packed with insights for migraine sufferers and beyond. - [Q&A with Leyla: The Case for Language Learning for Older Adults](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-the-case-for-language-learning-for-older-adults/) - The case for language learning for older folks; Are there any adverse interactions between curcumin and low-dose Crestor? The benefits of taking vitamin D with vitamin K; Can taking creatine artificially raise PSA levels? Thoughts on the multidetector CT scan; And more! - [Winterize Your Skin](https://drhoffman.com/winterize-your-skin/) - Is your winter skincare routine missing something crucial? Friend of the pod Dr. Ross Pelton, the Natural Pharmacist, details the secrets to a healthy skin microbiome and how it connects with your gut health. - [Q&A with Leyla: Leg Cramps](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-leg-cramps/) - Fish oil linked to reduced risk of atrial fibrillation; Advice for arthritis and leg cramps during the night; "I follow a low-carb diet, why is my Hemoglobin A1c high?" Will there soon be biological criteria for diagnosing clinical depression? What's with the ongoing battle between low fat and full fat dairy advocates? And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Weight Loss Without Muscle Loss--A Look into Krill Oil Benefits](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-weight-loss-without-muscle-loss-a-look-into-krill-oil-benefits/) - Did you know that losing weight can also mean losing muscle? "Leyla Weighs In" on how krill oil might help you maintain muscle mass while shedding pounds. - [Leyla Weighs In: How Gut Health Affects Bone Density](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-how-gut-health-affects-bone-density/) - Did you know that your digestive system affects your bone strength? "Leyla Weighs In" with groundbreaking research on the gut-bone link. Find out how you can enhance your bone health by improving your gut function. - [Q&A with Leyla: "Wintering" - How to Optimize your Winter Experience](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-wintering-how-to-optimize-your-winter-experience/) - "Wintering" - how to optimize your winter experience; What we're eating for dinner; An overview of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Rectifying scar tissue; Natural supplements for neuropathy in the legs and feet; Supplements for prostate health; Famotidine for GERD? - [ENCORE: Living to 100](https://drhoffman.com/encore-living-to-100/) - Could living past 100 become the new normal? Discover the secrets to living longer and the societal impacts of everyone living past 100 with Journalist William J. Cole, author of "The Big 100: Uncovering the Keys to Longevity." - [Intelligent Exercise: A Guide to Pain-Free Performance](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-exercise-a-guide-to-pain-free-performance/) - Ready to break free from the 'no pain, no gain' myth? Renowned strength coach Dr. John Rusin reveals the secrets to pain-free exercise performance. Learn effective strategies for sustainable fitness. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Beyond Quick Fixes in Weight Management](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-beyond-quick-fixes-in-weight-management/) - Weight loss drugs like Ozempic show promise, but can they replace a healthy diet and lifestyle? "Leyla Weighs In" on why real food should always be at the core of our health strategy. Discover the truth behind weight regain and why real food matters more than ever. - [Embracing Winter: Thriving in the Cold and Reducing Seasonal Affective Disorder](https://drhoffman.com/embracing-winter-thriving-in-the-cold-and-reducing-seasonal-affective-disorder/) - Feeling the winter blues? Dr. Kari Lebowitz, author of "How to Winter," shares strategies to thrive during the cold and dark days. Embrace winter like never before and beat back Seasonal Affective Disorder. Check it out! - [Longevity Unlocked: Understanding the Impact of Mitophagy](https://drhoffman.com/longevity-unlocked-understanding-the-impact-of-mitophagy/) - Groundbreaking longevity research with Dr. Brad Currier from Timeline. Find out how Urolithin A, a naturally-derived compound, could enhance your health span through a process called Mitophagy. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 10: Long-Overdue Change to the Broken Food Pyramid](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-10-long-overdue-change-to-the-broken-food-pyramid/) - Applauding a long-overdue change to the broken Food Pyramid; FDA green lights testosterone replacement; Does CoQ10 protect against statin muscle damage? MAHA derailed by federal policies that allow harmful chemicals to proliferate; FDA approves electrical stimulation headset as safe and effective for home-use to treat depression; Is just a little red wine ever day bad for you? And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Does nicotine destroy the spine?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-does-nicotine-destroy-the-spine/) - A spoof on suggested nutrition guidelines; Does nicotine destroy the spine? Suggestions for an 88-year-old man with an irregular heart rate. "My PSA is on an upward trend since my last test. Should I stop taking testosterone?" Essential tremors; "I wake often during the night. What can I take to help me stay asleep?" And more! - [Exploring Nutritional and Natural Approaches to Parkinson's](https://drhoffman.com/exploring-nutritional-and-natural-approaches-to-parkinsons/) - How can natural approaches aid Parkinson's? Dr. Heather Zwicky reveals innovative natural treatments for Parkinson's disease. Discover how diet, exercise, and more can make a difference. - [Leyla Weighs In: The Omega-3 Effect--Boosting Mental and Cardiovascular Wellness](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-omega-3-effect-boosting-mental-and-cardiovascular-wellness/) - Did you know Omega-3s might hold the key to improving your mental health, as well as your heart health? "Leyla Weighs In" on groundbreaking studies linking these essential fats to lower risks of self-harm and heart problems. - [Decoding Chronic Illness: Environmental Triggers and Solutions](https://drhoffman.com/decoding-chronic-illness-environmental-triggers-and-solutions/) - Are you or someone you know struggling with unexplained health issues? Dr. Neil Nathan unravels the mysteries of chronic illness, detoxification, and immune restoration. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 20: Could napping improve cognitive function?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-20-could-napping-improve-cognitive-function/) - Part 1: Cocoa Ingredient that Slows Aging Popular media leverage weak study to criticize RFK Jr.’s rethink of standard recommendations for saturated fat avoidance; Poor quality plant-based diets hike cardio risk; A listener complains his lp(a) is going up with age despite his healthy diet, lifestyle; Scientists pinpoint cocoa ingredient that slows aging; Berry proanthocyanidins - [From the Sea to Supplements: Dr. Jeffrey Bland on the Unique Benefits of Cold-Pressed Fish Oils](https://drhoffman.com/from-the-sea-to-supplements-dr-jeffrey-bland-on-the-unique-benefits-of-cold-pressed-fish-oils/) - The "Godfather of Functional Medicine," Dr. Jeffrey Bland, has groundbreaking insights on the benefits of cold-pressed fish oil for immune health, inflammation, longevity, and more. - [Jeffrey Rose on Health, Hypnotherapy, and the MAHA Movement](https://drhoffman.com/jeffrey-rose-on-health-hypnotherapy-and-the-maha-movement/) - We explore the MAHA movement with Jeffrey Rose, a certified master hypnotherapist and advocate for MAHA. We discuss freedom of choice in medicine, various health initiatives including the benefits of starting school later for teenagers, and how hypnotherapy can impact addiction recovery and sleep. - [Q&A with Leyla: Top Stories of 2025](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-top-stories-of-2025/) - The Top stories of 2025; Does use of statins lead to muscle loss? GABA for insomnia and sleep support? What impact does a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs have on the microbiome? In light of the recent EPA proposal to double permissible formaldehyde emissions, how does this jibe with MAHA? And more! - [The Power of CBD and Its Cannabinoid Cousins](https://drhoffman.com/the-power-of-cbd-and-its-cannabinoid-cousins/) - Maggie Frank, the national educator for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil, has a deep-dive into the latest updates on CBD products, their benefits, and distinctions from THC. Discover the health benefits, from stress relief to metabolic support. Don't miss it! - [ENCORE: A Deep Dive into Healthcare's Failings and Future](https://drhoffman.com/encore-a-deep-dive-into-healthcares-failings-and-future/) - Dr. Henry Buchwald dissects the critical issues plaguing today's healthcare system. From rising costs to the loss of doctor-patient relationships, this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in healthcare! - [Hippocrates: All Chronic Disease Begins in the Gut](https://drhoffman.com/hippocrates-all-chronic-disease-begins-in-the-gut/) - Want to learn how to boost your health through your gut? The Natural Pharmacist, Dr. Ross Pelton, reveals the benefits of postbiotic metabolites on microbiome magic and chronic disease, plus he has practical health tips. - [Q&A with Leyla: Sauna & Sunlight During Winter](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-sauna-sunlight-during-winter/) - The benefits of sauna and sunlight during winter months; Applied Behavioral Analysis in autism treatment; What are good supplements to take for HPV virus? The consequences of antibiotic use; And more! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Holiday Stress](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-holiday-stress/) - On this special holiday edition of Q&A with Leyla: Holiday Stress tops tax season stress; Is berberine truly efficacious? Does alcohol really reduce stress and improve circulation? Is thiamine a treatment for Parkinson's? Is there a natural thyroid medicine that is not pork-derived? Help for guttate psoriasis; And more! - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: The Holiday Season in NYC](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-the-holiday-season-in-nyc/) - On this special holiday edition of Q&A with Leyla: The Holiday Season in NYC; Peanut allergies cause and effect; Can saw palmetto replace prostate medications? Does traction help bulging discs? Thoughts on green powder supplements; Serrapeptase for reducing coronary plaque? Supplements to reduce negative effects of x-rays? 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Vitamin C reprograms skin cells to reverse age-related thinning; SAT’s getting shorter to match diminished attention spans of college applicants; Best supplements for preventing osteoporosis; Researchers discover how exercise lowers Alzheimer’s risk; Two new studies show exercise curbs cancer recurrence; And more! - [Stress, Exercise, and the Heart: The Six Domains of Holistic Health](https://drhoffman.com/stress-exercise-and-the-heart-the-six-domains-of-holistic-health/) - Cardiology isn't just about imaging and meds. Explore the intersection of high-tech imaging and holistic healing with integrative cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski. He details lifestyle medicine, stress management, and the six domains of health. - [Women's Health Essentials](https://drhoffman.com/womens-health-essentials/) - Neil Levin from Protocol for Life Balance on the vital role of personalized nutrition for women. He breaks down supplements, hormonal balance, and more. - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Thanksgiving and Overindulgence](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-thanksgiving-and-overindulgence/) - Thanksgiving and overindulgence; A food poisoning incident; Thoughts on online sites offering prescriptions for hair loss; Suggestions for menstrual cramps; "I've been on Ozempic for a year and have diarrhea every morning!" Bergamot for fatty liver? And more! - [ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In on The Alzheimer's Connection: Nutrients and Sleep Habits for Prevention](https://drhoffman.com/encore-leyla-weighs-in-on-the-alzheimers-connection-nutrients-and-sleep-habits-for-prevention/) - "Leyla Weighs In" exploring the vital link between nutrient deficiencies and Alzheimer's. Learn the benefits of carotenoids for eye and brain health and find out how these nutrients may protect against cognitive decline. Check it out! - [Leyla Weighs In: Exploring Antinutrients--The Double-Edged Sword in Your Diet](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-exploring-antinutrients-the-double-edged-sword-in-your-diet/) - "Leyla Weighs In" exploring antinutrients and their effects—beneficial or harmful? Discover the double-edged sword of plant compounds and how they impact our health. Are you eating the "rainbow" wisely? - [Q&A with Leyla: Sore Feet and Toes](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-sore-feet-and-toes/) - Will Truheight vitamins really make your kids grow? "The balls of my feet are sore, along with my toes. Is this a vitamin deficiency?" Keeping an aortic aneurysm from enlarging; Thoughts on whole-body scans; "Can I take magnesium L-threonate while also taking magnesium glycinate?" 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From FODMAP diets to Omega-3 levels, Leyla covers it all. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 25: Why Not All Fish Oils Are Alike](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-october-25-why-not-all-fish-oils-are-alike/) - Natural support for Parkinson’s Disease; Reviving the lost art of handwriting may be key to kid’s learning; Dr. Jeffrey Bland does a deep dive on why not all fish oils are alike; Worldwide cancer incidence is soaring, especially among young people; Rates of peanut allergy are declining as more parents follow revised advice to introduce nuts earlier to kids; When Zoloft doesn’t work for anxiety; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: The Truth About Gluten-Free Diets; Is Fructan Intolerance the Real Issue?](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-truth-about-gluten-free-diets-is-fructan-intolerance-the-real-issue/) - Is gluten to blame, or are fructans the hidden cause of your digestive woes? "Leyla Weighs In" on the confusing overlap between gluten sensitivity and fructan intolerance. - [Mind, Body, Gut: A Comprehensive Look at Gastroenterology](https://drhoffman.com/mind-body-gut-a-comprehensive-look-at-gastroenterology/) - Discover how the future of gastroenterology fuses modern science and ancient wisdom. Dr. Alexandra Shustina discusses mind-gut connections, diet's role in GI health, and innovative treatments you don't want to miss. - [Q&A with Leyla: Hip Pain](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-hip-pain/) - INFINITY Study on the timing of thyroid medication ingestion; Suggestions for long-term hip pain; Could toxic exposures like mold cause conditions like low thyroid or autoimmunity? Supplement recommendations for IBS; What is the safest and most appropriate dose of vitamin D3 for most seniors? 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The craving for alcohol may be programmed from our primate origins; New options for knee pain; Popeye was right to power-up with spinach; Conquering inflammation; Methane-predominant SIBO; Unnecessary back surgery on seniors is rampant; Medicare Advantage patients often relegated to inferior cancer surgery; And more! - [ENCORE: Innovative Approaches to Complex Chronic Diseases with Dr. Tanya Dempsey](https://drhoffman.com/encore-innovative-approaches-to-complex-chronic-diseases-with-dr-tanya-dempsey/) - Could Mast Cell Activation Syndrome be the key to understanding your health issues? Dr. Tanya Dempsey shares groundbreaking insights into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and its role in chronic disease. 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She's got a deep dive into patient experiences and nutraceutical innovations that could make a difference in your wellbeing. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for October 4: Cannabis Extract vs. Low Back Pain](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-october-4-cannabis-extract-vs-low-back-pain/) - How the low-fat food craze of the 80s set Gen X women up for an astounding rate of ultra-processed food addiction; New testosterone support supplement harnesses safe, natural ingredients; Synthetic progestogens hike risk for brain tumors, natural progesterone safe; Healthy microbiome, good genes, clean lifestyle propel world’s oldest woman to age 117; Cannabis extract scores vs. low back pain. - [ENCORE: Natural Solutions for Prostate and Male Sexual Health](https://drhoffman.com/encore-natural-solutions-for-prostate-and-male-sexual-health/) - From prostate health to natural testosterone boosters, we're covering it all. Discover transformative insights on holistic men's health from Dr. Geo Espinosa, one of America’s foremost integrative urologists. - [Health Autonomy and the Fight for Natural Products](https://drhoffman.com/health-autonomy-and-the-fight-for-natural-products/) - Dr. Rob Verkerk, executive director of the Alliance for Natural Health, discusses the fight for access to natural therapies and the revolutionary steps being taken to ensure health freedom and your access to natural health options. - [Q&A with Leyla: Determining Your Healthy Weight](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-determining-your-healthy-weight/) - Dealing with post-exercise pain and fatigue; A closer look at plasmalogens; Determining your healthy weight; Painful cramps in thighs while sleeping, is this from dehydration? Exercise—for those who hate exercise; Dealing with post exercise pain and fatigue; And more! - [Probiotics for All Ages](https://drhoffman.com/probiotics-for-all-ages/) - Your gut health impacts your overall wellness, from improving digestive health to possibly making you happier. Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen details the role of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics in maintaining a balanced microbiome. - [Leyla Weighs In on Staying Hydrated: Why Ice Water Isn't Always the Answer](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-on-staying-hydrated-why-ice-water-isnt-always-the-answer/) - Hydration myths busted! "Leyla Weighs In" on why iced water might not always be the refreshing choice you thought it was. Explore the pros and cons of cold drinks. - [Depression and Anxiety: Holistic Solutions with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum](https://drhoffman.com/depression-and-anxiety-holistic-solutions-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum/) - What do metabolic psychiatry and ancient breathing techniques have in common? 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Treating constipation by modifying the microbiome with botanicals; ACTION ALERT: If Congress has its way, 95% of natural hemp products with CBD/THC may be banned by year’s end! The popular diet that reverses - [Leyla Weighs In on The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat: Exploring Heart and Health Implications](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-on-the-hidden-dangers-of-visceral-fat-exploring-heart-and-health-implications/) - Did you know visceral fat could be damaging your heart even if you're fit? "Leyla Weighs In" on how hidden fat affects heart health and aging with a focus on research findings that could change how you think about health and wellness. - [Harnessing the Mitochondria to Revitalize Your Skin](https://drhoffman.com/harnessing-the-mitochondria-to-revitalize-your-skin/) - Discover the groundbreaking benefits of topical Urolithin A for skin health. Hear mitochondrial biologist Dr. Julie Faitg detail how mitochondrial science is redefining health and beauty strategies for your skin from the outside in. - [Q&A with Leyla: Hot Flashes](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-hot-flashes/) - Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Hot Flashes More on lithium orotate for Alzheimer's disease My sister had cow valve surgery and has to take Jardiance. Are there other alternatives? I'm taking BHRT for hot flashes. Are there any other drugs I should consider taking? Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hospital Delirium What can help a - [Lyme Disease Exposed: Breaking Down Misdiagnoses and Innovations](https://drhoffman.com/lyme-disease-exposed-breaking-down-misdiagnoses-and-innovations/) - Discover the intricate links between tick-borne illnesses and misdiagnosed conditions. 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Discover the potential impacts on Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's, and beyond! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for September 6: Are migraines predictive of heart attacks?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-september-6-are-migraines-predictive-of-heart-attacks/) - Are migraines predictive of heart attacks? Where does all our recycling go? (The answer will shock you!); Ultra-processed foods damage male reproductive health; Why vaccines have become so polarizing; Florida to remove all vaccine mandates; Gastroparesis—what causes it and how to alleviate it; New tech enables continuous home testing of levels of stress hormone; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: Breaking Free--Overcoming Cigarette Cravings](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-breaking-free-overcoming-cigarette-cravings/) - Discover how everyday foods can curb cigarette cravings! "Leyla Weighs In" revealing her own journey to becoming cigarette-free, and she details dietary hacks to support your quit-smoking journey. Don't miss it! - [Leyla Weighs In: The Vital Role of Iron--Health, Brain Function, and Immune Support](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-vital-role-of-iron-health-brain-function-and-immune-support/) - Anemia, fatigue, immunity, and cognitive health—all connected by iron! "Leyla Weighs In" on the role of this important mineral in your body's functions. And don’t miss out on tips for maintaining the perfect iron balance. - [The Healing Science of Mitochondria](https://drhoffman.com/the-healing-science-of-mitochondria/) - Your mitochondria are more than just cellular batteries. Dr. Martin Picard from Columbia University delves into the complex functions of mitochondria beyond their well-known role as cellular powerhouses. Join us as we explore the intersection between mitochondrial function, mental health, and overall well-being. - [Q&A with Leyla: Potatoes and Diabetes](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-potatoes-and-diabetes/) - Potato intake and diabetes risk; How much daily leucine is required to regain muscle? Is a statin necessary with a zero calcium score? How to dose vitamin D; Are omega-3s proinflammatory? Is magnesium beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer? Products for hair regrowth; And more! - [Male Health Deep Dive: From Testosterone to Prostate Care](https://drhoffman.com/male-health-deep-dive-from-testosterone-to-prostate-care/) - From testosterone to heart health, men face unique challenges. Neil Levin from Protocol for Life Balance has a deep dive into nutrition and lifestyle strategies for men of all ages. Don't miss this enlightening episode! - [ENCORE: All About Scars and How to Prevent Them](https://drhoffman.com/encore-all-about-scars-and-how-to-prevent-them/) - Dr. Gary Linkov shares insights on minimizing scarring, understanding plastic surgery, and exploring hair restoration innovations. Perfect for anyone curious about cosmetic procedures and treatment options. - [Leyla Weighs In: The Role of Trace Minerals in Health--A Focus on Selenium and Iodine](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-role-of-trace-minerals-in-health-a-focus-on-selenium-and-iodine/) - "Leyla Weighs In" on the underrated minerals Selenium and Iodine. Learn why they're crucial for immunity, thyroid health, and more, plus how to source them naturally. - [Q&A with Leyla: Gingivitis](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-gingivitis/) - How reliable is nutrition science? Listerine for gingivitis? "I take a diuretic for high blood pressure, is it okay to stop drinking water by 8pm, or will I dehydrate?" Leucine to regain muscle? Creatine for cognitive benefits? Preventing ganglion cyst recurrence; Should you brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste if there's no fluoride in your drinking water; And more! - [Igniting Male Performance](https://drhoffman.com/igniting-male-performance/) - Maggie Frank from CV Sciences is back with an exciting new product launch, Ignite Men's Performance Formula. Ignite combines the calming power of CBD with a potent blend of traditional botanicals to support testosterone levels, while increasing energy and sexual vitality. - [Leyla Weighs In: Advances in Alzheimer's Detection and Prevention](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-advances-in-alzheimers-detection-and-prevention/) - "Leyla Weighs In" with groundbreaking developments in diagnosing & preventing Alzheimer's. Hear about the new Lumipulse blood test for Alzheimer's, and how natural compounds like nicotinamide and EGCG might revolutionize brain health. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 23: Her new doctor said, “Vitamins are hogwash”—so she fired him.](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-august-23-part-1-her-new-doctor-said-vitamins-are-hogwash-so-she-fired-him/) - Options for treating stubborn neuropathy; Her new doctor said “Vitamins are hogwash”—so she fired him; Big new study shows vegetarians age less well than omnivores; Can a popular men’s health supplement ward off prostate cancer? Precision-engineering your gait can alleviate knee pain better than NSAIDs; After a lifetime of profound depression, novel brain implant enables man to experience joy for the first time; And more! - [Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet in Neurodegenerative Diseases](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-benefits-of-a-ketogenic-diet-in-neurodegenerative-diseases/) - From weight loss to neuroprotection, explore the multifaceted benefits of the ketogenic diet. "Leyla Weighs In" on how the ketogenic diet supports neurological health and longevity. - [Grapes of Health: The Mighty Muscadine's Powerful Advantage](https://drhoffman.com/grapes-of-health-the-mighty-muscadines-powerful-advantage/) - Unlock the secret of the Muscadine Grape, nature's antioxidant powerhouse. Dr. Stephen Talcott, a professor of food chemistry at Texas A&M, reveals the powerful health benefits of this incredible superfood and what sets it apart from ordinary grapes. - [Brain Boost: Music, Neurofeedback, and Other Natural Strategies to Enhance Brain Health](https://drhoffman.com/brain-boost-music-neurofeedback-and-other-natural-strategies-to-enhance-brain-health/) - Discover how music, nutrition, and neurofeedback can revolutionize your brain's performance. Dr. Leigh Richardson, author of “Turn Your Brain On, Get Your Game On,” reveals natural ways to enhance brain function at any age. - [Q&A with Leyla: Lyme Disease](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-lyme-disease/) - An update on natural thyroid availability; "I've read and heard that supplements are worthless—can even shorten lifespans. Is this true?" "Should I be concerned about the xylitol in my toothpaste since I read it can increase blood clots and stroke risk?" How much omega-3 do you recommend for multiple sclerosis? Is there any new protocol for Lyme disease? And more! - [Exploring the Link Between Diet and Sleep with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge](https://drhoffman.com/exploring-the-link-between-diet-and-sleep-with-dr-marie-pierre-st-onge/) - From diet to dreamland! Discover practical tips on improving your sleep through diet. Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, author of "Eat Better, Sleep Better," explores the deep connection between diet and sleep. Check it out! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 16: Could overuse of CT scans cause 100,000 extra cancers?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-august-16-could-overuse-of-ct-scans-cause-100000-extra-cancers/) - As natural thyroid ban looms, thyroid sufferers gird for battle with regulators; Rapid weight loss, muscle wasting—what to do? Could overuse of CT scans cause 100,000 extra cancers in the U.S.? Searching for the causes of low iron; Report shows rapid declines in health of children and adolescents since 2007; N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for Parkinson’s; Statins increase likelihood of hearing loss, tinnitus; Lithium orotate for Alzheimer’s; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Are dental mouth guards toxic?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-are-dental-mouth-guards-toxic/) - Is the FDA phasing out natural thyroid? Study: Lithium for Alzheimer's disease; Hallucinations from a UTI? Are dental mouth guards toxic? Thoughts on AI-enhanced EKGs; Advice for IBS; And more! - [ENCORE: How to Reap the Cognitive Benefits of Exercise](https://drhoffman.com/encore-how-to-reap-the-cognitive-benefits-of-exercise/) - Dr. Sabrina Jo reveals the science behind how exercise enhances cognitive function and boosts mental wellness. Learn how physical activity can support brain health at any age. - [Leyla Weighs In: Impact of Diet on Nightmares and Sleep Quality](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-impact-of-diet-on-nightmares-and-sleep-quality/) - Nightmares after ice cream? You’re not alone. "Leyla Weighs in" exploring the intriguing link between diet, sleep, and dreams. Learn about the hidden connections between food sensitivities and sleep disturbances. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 2: Comparing Protein Sources](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-august-2-comparing-protein-sources/) - Sweet poison? New doubts cast over safety of erythritol; Comparing whey, soy and pea protein isolates; Ivermectin may prove a new weapon against malaria; In first-ever study, keto diet scores vs. Parkinson’s; Walk away from dementia; Loneliness can kill, but negative social ties can hasten biological aging; Sketchy knockoff weight loss drugs are flooding the marketplace; And more! - [ENCORE: Strategies for Optimizing Your Immune Health](https://drhoffman.com/encore-strategies-for-optimizing-your-immune-health/) - Discover the secrets to a robust immune system with Dr. Robert Silverman, author of “Immune Reboot.” He shares insights on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle for optimal health. - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 9: Benefits of Sun Exposure](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-1-benefits-of-sun-exposure/) - Lifestyle and environment affect health more than genes; How to get rid of knee pain; Sunlight—Time for a rethink? Benefits of sun exposure may be more than just about vitamin D; Ginger scores vs. colitis; Kitchen remedy for water-borne lead; Blue light exposure at night impairs sleep—but morning exposure improves it; Alternatives to PPIs for Barrett’s Esophagus; Topical—not oral—melatonin for skin rejuvenation; - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla: Reducing Food Waste](https://drhoffman.com/encore-qa-with-leyla-part-1-reducing-food-waste/) - Reducing food waste; Controversies about the significance of telomere length; Causes of high B6; Can nocturia be associated with dehydration? Allulose, is it too good to be true? And more! - [ENCORE: Bridging Conventional and Functional Medicine](https://drhoffman.com/encore-bridging-conventional-and-functional-medicine/) - How can integrative and functional medicine transform healthcare for underserved communities? Discover how Dr. Ramona Wallace, a pioneering osteopathic physician, is making a big impact in Middle America. - [HTB Rejuvenate and the Future of Immune Health with Dr. Jeffrey Bland](https://drhoffman.com/htb-rejuvenate-and-the-future-of-immune-health-with-dr-jeffrey-bland/) - Excited to announce a special episode of the Intelligent Medicine Podcast featuring the renowned Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Join us as we delve into the world of functional medicine, immune health, and groundbreaking nutritional insights, including immune system rejuvenation with HTB Rejuvenate. - [Empowered Moms, Healthier Kids: Zen Honeycutt on Grassroots Activism for Healthier Communities](https://drhoffman.com/empowered-moms-healthier-kids-zen-honeycutt-on-grassroots-activism-for-healthier-communities/) - Join me as I sit down with advocacy powerhouse, Zen Honeycutt. Explore the vital work Moms Across America is doing to protect our children from harmful chemicals and create a healthier, chemical-free future for our kids. C - [Unlocking Restful Nights: "Leyla Weighs In" on Enhancing Sleep Quality through Exercise](https://drhoffman.com/unlocking-restful-nights-leyla-weighs-in-on-enhancing-sleep-quality-through-exercise/) - Discover the power of exercise in combating insomnia! "Leyla Weighs In" exploring groundbreaking research on how exercise can help tackle insomnia. Learn why yoga, TaiChi, and jogging might be your best bedtime allies. - [Leyla Weighs In -- Rising Obesity-Related Cancer Rates and Heart Disease Insights](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-rising-obesity-related-cancer-rates-and-heart-disease-insights/) - Did you know obesity is associated with 13 types of cancer? "Leyla Weighs In" exploring the staggering data and how you can make lifestyle changes to reduce risks. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 26: Chronic Leg Swelling](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-july-26-chronic-leg-swelling/) - Natural alternatives for chronic leg swelling problems; NY Times misses the boat again on supplements for immunity; The dark personality traits that underlie online political engagement; Parents’ use of topical hormone preparations may pose unusual risks to their babies; Caloric restriction may extend life—but at what cost? A high-fiber diet may mimic caloric restriction’s longevity benefits; Can mammograms cause cancer? - [Q&A with Leyla: Are we exposed to microplastics by filtering our water?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-are-we-exposed-to-microplastics-by-filtering-our-water/) - Are we exposed to microplastics by filtering our water? Resistance exercise with osteoporosis? Supplements for ankle pain; Magnesium for atrial fibrillation? Recommendations for severe rheumatoid arthritis; And more! - [Practical Approaches to Preventing Dementia with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum](https://drhoffman.com/practical-approaches-to-preventing-dementia-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-part-1/) - Is cognitive decline inevitable? Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum is back with practical, low-cost strategies for brain health. Learn how to maintain mental clarity and prevent dementia. Don't miss it! - ["Leyla Weighs In" Analyzing the 2025 Best Diets Report: A Critical Review](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-analyzing-the-2025-best-diets-report-a-critical-review/) - "Leyla Weighs In" breaking down the 2025 Best Diets Report, highlighting the pros and cons of each from Mediterranean to Flexitarian. Discover the truth behind nutritional research and what works best for your health. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 19: AI-boost for mammograms?](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-july-19-ai-boost-for-mammograms/) - AI-boost for mammograms—a bridge too far? Plastics and heart disease; Artificial sweeteners may hasten puberty in kids; A caller with a 30 yr history of fatigue may need adrenal support; Air filters reduce classroom absenteeism; Inhaled insulin may free diabetics from injections; High blood sugar, not just waning testosterone, the culprit in male sexual decline; Hot baths beat saunas for cardiovascular benefits; Monday stress is real—even for retirees; And more! - [Q&A with Leyla: Safe Nonstick Pans?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-safe-nonstick-pans/) - A review of the supplement Fatty 15; Are there any nonstick pans that are safe to use? Study finds gut microbes can absorb and help expel forever chemicals like PFAS; Does crushing or chewing pills adversely impact their efficacy? And more! - [The Power of Creatine: From Athletic Edge to Cognitive Health](https://drhoffman.com/the-power-of-creatine-from-athletic-edge-to-cognitive-health/) - Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders! Learn how this versatile supplement can enhance brain function, support immune health, and more with expert Mark Faulkner from CON-CRĒT Creatine HCI. - [The Science of Fasting and Longevity](https://drhoffman.com/the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity/) - Fasting isn't just about skipping meals. Dr. Chris Rhodes from UC Davis shares groundbreaking insights on the benefits of fasting—from improved metabolism to potential life extension. - [Q&A with Leyla: Do you need to filter your water?](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-do-you-need-to-filter-your-water/) - Do you need to filter your water? "My husband has high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar...help!" Treatments for SIBO; Ashwagandha for mild anxiety? And more! - [Navigating Elder Care: The Flaws in Assisted Living and Hospice Care](https://drhoffman.com/navigating-elder-care-the-flaws-in-assisted-living-and-hospice-care/) - Judy Karofsky, author of “DISELDERLY CONDUCT: THE FLAWED BUSINESS OF ASSISTED LIVING AND HOSPICE,“ details the myriad issues related to the care of elderly individuals in assisted living and hospice settings. Judy shares personal experiences, including difficulties encountered in securing proper care for her mother, and highlights systemic problems like substandard care, lack of federal - ["Leyla Weighs In" on What You Need to Know About Pesticides in Produce](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-on-what-you-need-to-know-about-pesticides-in-produce/) - Did you know that over 75% of non-organic produce sold in America contains harmful pesticide residues? "Leyla Weighs In" on how you can make informed choices when buying produce. - ["Leyla Weighs In:" Understanding the True Impact of Diet Drinks](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-understanding-the-true-impact-of-diet-drinks/) - Ditch the diet drinks! "Leyla Weighs In" on how replacing diet sodas with water might lead to significant weight loss and diabetes remission. Plus, can a low FODMAP diet ease the pain of endometriosis? - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 12: Smartphone “Fast”](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-july-12-smartphone-fast/) - Study reveals heart hazards of new bone-building drugs; Carbo-loading before endurance events—are we overdoing it? Barbie gets a CGM; Dr. Jeffrey Bland introduces Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat as a hedge against age-related immune decline; New study shows mood, attention, brain function improvements after 2-week smartphone “fast”; Omega-3 reduces depression in bipolar disease; Berberine for blood sugar control; Nighttime pistachio snack curbs pre-diabetes; And more! - [Reviving Mobility: Rethinking Pain Through Regenerative Medicine](https://drhoffman.com/reviving-mobility-rethinking-pain-through-regenerative-medicine/) - Exploring Innovative Approaches to Pain Management with Dr. Fawad Mian, a neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist. He delves into the various forms of pain and the limitations of traditional treatments such as drugs and surgery. Dr. Mian shares his personal journey with chronic pain and his transition into regenerative medicine. The discussion covers alternative treatments - [Revolutionizing Wellness: Regenerative Agriculture and Advanced Nutraceuticals](https://drhoffman.com/revolutionizing-wellness-regenerative-agriculture-and-advanced-nutraceuticals/) - Walk the path of sustainability from cosmetics to construction materials. Explore innovative plant-based advancements in nutraceuticals and eco-friendly technologies with Nébil Bourguiba, Vegetal Sourcing Manager, Groupe Berkem in France. Learn how nature is making a comeback in modern industries. - [Leyla Weighs In: Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-summer-recipes-to-beat-the-heat/) - Beat the heat with easy, no-cook summer meals! "Leyla Weighs In" with creative and delicious dishes that require minimal kitchen time. Perfect for these scorching days. - [Q&A with Leyla: Red Light Therapy v. Morning Sunlight](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-red-light-therapy-v-morning-sunlight/) - More and more patients are looking for root causes to their ailments; Slowing the progression of PSA levels; Red light therapy device vs. early morning sunlight; The importance of coronary artery calcium scoring in determining the need for a statin; A weedkiller worse than glyphosate being used in the US; "Can I eat one meal a day indefinitely?" - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 5: Hair Growth and Restoration](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-july-5-hair-growth-and-restoration/) - A slew of ultra-powerful weight loss drugs are in the pipeline; New study upends belief that inflammation is inevitable with aging; Rating products for hair growth and restoration; Why electric vehicles may make us carsick; Can liver fibrosis be reversed? Tailored probiotic sponges up toxic PFAS chemicals in GI tract; And more! - [Decoding Seed Oils: Impacts on Health and Diet](https://drhoffman.com/decoding-seed-oils-impacts-on-health-and-diet/) - Looking to navigate the controversy around seed oils? Jonathan Rubin from the Seed Oil Free Alliance details why cutting seed oils might be your next step towards better health. - [Q&A with Leyla: Fitness Trackers](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-fitness-trackers/) - Fitness trackers; friend or foe? Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system the best way to go? Possible causes for low ejection fraction; Does levothyroxine affect heart function? Mitochondria and heart health; How long can one fast safely? And more! - [Beyond Sunlight: Dr. Carl Rothschild on the Benefits of Red Light Therapy](https://drhoffman.com/beyond-sunlight-dr-carl-rothschild-on-the-benefits-of-red-light-therapy/) - Hear from Dr. Carl Rothschild from Trifecta Light Technologies as he explains the transformative power of red and infrared light therapy. He details how this groundbreaking technology is revolutionizing health and wellness. - [Rethinking Heart Health: Uncovering Myocardial Bridges](https://drhoffman.com/rethinking-heart-health-uncovering-myocardial-bridges/) - From near tragedy to triumphant comeback! Hear Jeff Holden's compelling story about overcoming his myocardial bridge, a little-known but deadly heart condition. Learn how myocardial bridge remains underdiagnosed and why awareness is crucial. - [Q&A with Leyla: Scam Alert](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-scam-alert/) - A natural approach to tinnitus; Scam alert using the likeness of a colleague. It could happen to you! Does dairy prevent absorption of antioxidants? Can melatonin cause glucose levels to be high the next morning? Treatments for neuropathy; And more! - [ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Navigating Detox--Key Foods and Nutrients for Liver Health](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-navigating-detox-key-foods-and-nutrients-for-liver-health/) - Feeling sluggish or moody? It might be your liver's plea for support! "Leyla Weighs In" with the essentials of detox with natural foods and supplements. Discover how you can support your liver and boost detox pathways naturally! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 21: ChatGPT is Making Us Dumber](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-21-chatgpt-is-making-us-dumber/) - First of its kind brain study shows ChatGPT is making us dumber; Eradicating “ulcer bug” H. Pylori with triple-therapy may increase risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s; Alternatives for prescription blood thinners? Long work hours may foster deleterious brain changes; Blood in urine—why is it such a big deal? Suggestions for a dog with panic attacks ahead of weather fronts. - [Breaking Dietary Myths and Revolutionizing Nutrition Policy](https://drhoffman.com/breaking-dietary-myths-and-revolutionizing-nutrition-policy/) - What truly defines a healthy diet? Dr. Nina Teicholz tackles this hot topic! Explore her revolutionary insights into low-carb diets and nutrition policy. - [A Battle for Clarity: Nate Jones on Legal Challenges and Health Solutions](https://drhoffman.com/a-battle-for-clarity-nate-jones-on-legal-challenges-and-health-solutions/) - Struggling with allergies or dental health Nate Jones from Xlear, Inc. details the benefits of using xylitol-based products and how Xlear's innovative line can improve your nasal and dental health. - [Leyla Weighs In: The Root Causes of Fatigue](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-the-root-causes-of-fatigue/) - Feeling sluggish? It might be more than just a lack of sleep. "Leyla Weighs In" with the surprising reasons behind fatigue and how to combat it. - [Q&A with Leyla: Methylene Blue](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-methylene-blue/) - Big Food pledging to drop artificial food dyes—hopefully in all states; Can we expect a ban on Big Pharma ads? Unknown dangers lurking in your 'wellness' packs? Thoughts on stem cell release vitamins; Contraceptive pills and inflammation; Chronotype to determine the best time to go to bed? Does methylene blue deserve all the hype? - [From GMOs to Homeopathy: Rethinking Children's Health](https://drhoffman.com/from-gmos-to-homeopathy-rethinking-childrens-health/) - Dr. Michelle Perro, author of "Making Our Children Well," has a deep-dive into the health challenges our children face today. Learn about GMOs, vaccines, and empowering parents with nutrition and homeopathy. - [Leyla Weighs In: Strategies for Diet Success](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-strategies-for-diet-success/) - Struggling to stick to your diet plan? "Leyla Weighs In" with tips and practical strategies to keep you on track, even while traveling. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 14: Brain Benefits of Facial and Neck Massage](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-14-brain-benefits-of-facial-and-neck-massage/) - On the Radio Show: Red yeast rice for cholesterol; Is fish oil a no-no if you have atrial fibrillation? Study finds GLP-1 drugs associated with heightened macular degeneration risk; A novel nutrient—OEA—shows promise for reversing metabolic disorders, enhancing satiety; Natural support for the pain of vertebral compression fractures; Facial and neck massage facilitate brain’s natural waste disposal, offering hope for neurodegenerative disorders; And more! - [Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 7](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-show-for-june-09/) - Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 7, Part 1: The promising use of the drug leucovorin, a potent form of vitamin B9, in treating autism In this episode of Intelligent Medicine, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses the latest health stories, focusing on the promising use of the drug leucovorin, a potent form of vitamin B9, in - [Beyond Calories: Understanding Satiety and Weight Loss](https://drhoffman.com/beyond-calories-understanding-satiety-and-weight-loss/) - Transform your relationship with food. Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt details the science of satiety and cutting-edge AI technology’s impact on diet. Find out how to eat better. - [Nutritional Strategies for Lifelong Joint and Muscle Health](https://drhoffman.com/nutritional-strategies-for-lifelong-joint-and-muscle-health/) - Unsure how to tackle those "ugh" moments of aging? On the Podcast, Neil Levin from Protocol for Life Balance discusses all things joint health and the vital role of nutrition. Stay active, stay informed. - [Leyla Weighs In: How to ease health anxiety; the role of diet, exercise and sleep.](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-how-to-ease-health-anxiety-the-role-of-diet-exercise-and-sleep/) - In this episode of Intelligent Medicine, host Leyla Muedin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, discusses the growing issue of health anxiety. She explains how the frequent medical screenings in modern healthcare can contribute to this condition by instilling fear about potential health problems. Leyla offers practical advice for managing health anxiety through intentional lifestyle changes such - [Q&A with Leyla: Nutrition, Health, and Medical Insight](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-nutrition-health-and-medical-insight/) - --Why isn't nutrition taught in medical schools?--Is there a place for Culinary Medicine in medical schools?--I'm taking all the supplements you recommend for osteoporosis. Since I'm a man, is there a more unique treatment?--Does Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics cover the oral microbiome? --I know the importance of morning sun for setting circadian rhythms. How do I safely get - [Mastering Stress Management: Natural Solutions with Jim Lavalle](https://drhoffman.com/mastering-stress-management-natural-solutions-with-jim-lavalle/) - In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses stress and its various impacts on health with clinical pharmacist and nutritionist Jim Lavalle. They delve into the physiological mechanisms of stress, including cortisol's role and its effects on weight gain, thyroid function, and immune suppression. They highlight the widespread use and risks - [Guardians of Health Freedom: A Deep Dive with Jonathan Emord](https://drhoffman.com/guardians-of-health-freedom-a-deep-dive-with-jonathan-emord/) - In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews constitutional attorney Jonathan Emord. They discuss Emord's extensive career advocating for health freedom, focusing on natural health products and constitutional law. Emord explains the legal battles and regulatory challenges faced by the natural health industry, particularly against the FDA and FTC. 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Solutions for intractable itching after a burn injury; Mitochondria are morethan mere cellular powerhouses; Atrial fibrillation tied to bacteria lurking in gums; Tips for itchyburning eyes Intelligent - [Mitochondrial Magic: Enhancing Health Span with Mitopure](https://drhoffman.com/mitochondrial-magic-enhancing-health-span-with-mitopure/) - In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, host Dr. Ronald Hoffman delves into the complexities of mitochondrial health with expert guest Dr. Brad Currier, Clinical Trial Manager at Timeline. The podcast covers the critical role mitochondria play in cellular energy, gene expression, hormone synthesis, and insulin sensitivity. 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Plus, she offers tips on making fitness enjoyable through activities like hiking, swimming, roller skating, dancing, and playing sports. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 26: EMF Radiation](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-26-emf-radiation/) - Remnant cholesterol as a robust predictor of heart attack, stroke; Sudden cardiac death linked to long-term antidepressant use; Is your EV zapping you with EMF radiation? Low-fat diets—and cholesterol drugs—may sap men’s testosterone; Will “Gentle Cure”—a nonsurgical treatment—supplant standard Mohs surgery as a treatment for common skin cancers? Nearsightedness is skyrocketing—but a simple method may prevent it; And more! - [Redefining Movement for Injury-Free Athletics](https://drhoffman.com/redefining-movement-for-injury-free-athletics/) - Can your movement protect you from injuries? 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Plus she introduces CV's latest innovation, Extra Support Wellness Blends. - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 5: Full Fat Milk](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-5-full-fat-milk/) - Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 5, Part 1: Full Fat Milk Does a new low-cost home screening evaluation for cognitive impairment pass the smell test? It’s never too late to build social networks that prevent dementia; Study yields surprise findings on marriage’s impact on cognitive decline; Senate hearing calls for reinstatement of full-fat milk in - [Q&A with Leyla: Tariff Impacts on Nutraceuticals](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-tariff-impacts-on-nutraceuticals/) - Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Tariff Impacts on Nutraceuticals The impact of tariffs on the prices of nutraceuticals Switching from seed oils to tallow in restaurants is great, but is the tallow from grass-fed beef? 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The episode is backed - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 29: “Remnant Cholesterol”](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-29-remnant-cholesterol/) - Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 29, Part 1: “Remnant Cholesterol” Do you know your “remnant cholesterol”? It could be better than LDL for predicting your risk of having a heart attack or stroke; Vagal nerve stimulation for seizures—could adding a keto diet help? Exoskeletons that help runners, hikers, and cyclists have hit the consumer marketplace - [Turning Stress into Strength](https://drhoffman.com/turning-stress-into-strength/) - Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary researcher, renowned for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She is the author of "The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier." 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Dr. Siemers talks about the - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 15: Food Dyes](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-march-15-food-dyes/) - Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 15, Part 1: The Stress-Cancer Link Exploring the stress-cancer link—real, or unduly stigmatizing for people with cancer? Is coffee the most chemically-treated food? Is there a link between fluoride and pineal gland dysfunction? TV ads for oral supplement for dry eyes tout a dubious formula (and what could work better); - [Q&A with Leyla: Heating Pad for Pain](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-heating-pad-for-pain/) - Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: At Home Prostate Tests An example of another bad 'scientific' study What do you think of the new at-home prostate test? My calcium score has increased over the years. Am I taking enough Vitamin K? Too much? 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Neil Levin also - [Cognitive Wellness: Strategies to Preserve and Enhance Brain Function](https://drhoffman.com/cognitive-wellness-strategies-to-preserve-and-enhance-brain-function/) - Understanding and Preserving Cognitive Health with Dr. Barbara Haskin: In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, host Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses cognitive health with neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Haskin, author of “How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and To Keeping It Healthy.” They explore the impact of aging and other factors on - [Q&A with Leyla: Seed Oils](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-seed-oils/) - Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Protocol for Coming Off Weight Loss Medications When to get follow-up labs after starting your diet Rx Xlear is exonerated! I've been taking tirzepatide and am within range of my desired weight. What is the protocol for coming off this medication? 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The study from UT Southwestern Medical Center, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, found that higher concentrations of small particle HDL are linked to better cognitive function and greater gray matter volume. - [Overcoming the Odds: A Win in the Fight for Health Freedom](https://drhoffman.com/overcoming-the-odds-a-win-in-the-fight-for-health-freedom/) - In this special episode of the Intelligent Medicine podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Nathan Jones, CEO and founder of Xlear, Inc., about the extraordinary legal battle Xlear faced against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for making scientific claims about their xylitol-based products. Despite submitting numerous studies to substantiate their claims, the FTC pursued the case, which - [Intelligent Medicine for March 8: Radiation Hazards](https://drhoffman.com/intelligent-medicine-for-march-8-radiation-hazards/) - Intelligent Medicine for March 8, Part 1: Radiation Hazards Radiation hazards from X-rays, CT scans; Can an antioxidant supplement offer protection from radiation hazards; MRIs deemed safe, but studies suggest too many may cause chromosomal damage; The right way to take strontium for bone health; Do “brain supplements” cross the blood-brain barrier? Can someone in - [Biohacking Your Genes: Navigating the Genetic Path to Wellness](https://drhoffman.com/biohacking-your-genes-navigating-the-genetic-path-to-wellness/) - In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Dr. Sharad Paul, a New Zealand physician, on his book, "Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life." 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She finds that many skin conditions are ameliorated - [Unlocking the Health Secrets of Vinegar with Dr. Carol Johnston](https://drhoffman.com/unlocking-the-health-secrets-of-vinegar-with-dr-carol-johnston/) - In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Dr. Carol Johnston, a professor of nutrition and associate dean at Arizona State University, dubbed 'The Vinegar Lady' for her extensive research on vinegar's health benefits. Dr. Johnston discusses the scientific basis for using apple cider vinegar to manage blood sugar levels, particularly - [Q&A with Leyla](https://drhoffman.com/qa-with-leyla-7/) - Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Agave v. Stevia Upcoming congressional hearings for RFK, Jr to head HHS I sleep four hours a night and feel fine, but is there a sleep supplement you recommend? Is agave a better sugar substitute than stevia? Any cautions about using agave? 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She highlights how convenience foods laden with preservatives and additives are detrimental to our gut - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for January 18](https://drhoffman.com/encore-intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-18/) - Part 1: Rethinking Fluoridation Rethinking fluoridation; Riboflavin improves cognitive performance in older adults; Podiatrists highlight foot problems associated with Crocs; Mom’s pregnancy diet impacts brain size, intelligence of offspring; This year’s flu shot underperforms (why I’m a flu shot agnostic); Are there alternatives to Eloquis? Part 2: Curbing Back Pain The tricky business of boosting - [Leyla Weighs In: Foods to Lower Blood Pressure](https://drhoffman.com/leyla-weighs-in-foods-to-lower-blood-pressure/) - Foods and Lifestyle Changes to Manage High Blood Pressure: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses effective ways to manage high blood pressure through simple lifestyle changes and dietary choices. 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DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13435. Prediabetes may be linked to worse brain health Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2021; DOI: 10.1111/dom.14321 Study estimated two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations due to four conditions Journal of the American Heart Association, 2021; DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.120.019259 After spread, travel bans are of limited value in thwarting - [January 2021](https://drhoffman.com/january-2021/) - January 30 South African COVID variant found in US By Ralph Ellis, WedMD, Jan 28, 2021 Why scientists are very worried about the variant from Brazil By Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, January 27, 2021 Addressing the potential role of curcumin in the prevention of COVID-19 by targeting the Nsp9 replicase protein through molecular docking Arch Microbiol. 2021 - [December 2020](https://drhoffman.com/listen/references-and-resources/december-2020/) - December 19 Coronavirus: Fake test certificate gang foiled at Paris airport BBC News, November 6, 2020 SARS-CoV RNA reverse-transcribed and integrated into the human genome BioRXiv, December 13, 2020 Does eating tomatoes prevent prostate cancer? Cancer Causes Control Published: 25 February 2020 Heating extra-virgin olive oil decreases its polyphenol content Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Jan; 9(1): - [Optimizing Your Immune System and Nurturing Your Terrain](https://drhoffman.com/optimizing-your-immune-system-and-nurturing-your-terrain/) - In my most recent video, I explore ten aspects of health you can focus on to optimize your immune system and nurture your internal terrain. 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There’s more to cardio prevention than just taking a - [It's time to have a conversation about GLP-1s](https://drhoffman.com/article/its-time-to-have-a-conversation-about-glp-1s/) - Examining the benefits and risks of GLP-1s. - [Leyla Weighs In: Getting Back to Basics](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-getting-back-to-basics/) - How to get back on track when you're feeling burned out. - [Leyla Weighs In: Don’t just walk up stairs, be eccentric!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-dont-just-walk-up-stairs-be-eccentric/) - Leyla examines the benefits of eccentric vs. concentric exercise. - [Getting rid of stubborn itching](https://drhoffman.com/article/getting-rid-of-stubborn-itching/) - What causes stubborn itching—and what can you do to relieve it? - [Lessons I learned in Scandinavia and the Baltics](https://drhoffman.com/article/lessons-i-learned-in-scandinavia-and-the-baltics/) - From the Nordic diet, to cold plunges, to healthcare, there's much we can learn about wellness from Scandinavia and the Baltics. - [Leyla Weighs In: Impacts of nutritional deficiencies on mental health](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-impacts-of-nutritional-deficiencies-on-mental-health/) - Learn how your diet could be harming your mental health. - [18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention](https://drhoffman.com/article/18-supplements-for-allergy-relief-and-prevention/) - 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 for the Claritin or the Allegra, but you can save yourself a trip to the - [Ask Leyla: Why am I shedding so much hair?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-am-i-shedding-so-much-hair-2/) - Discover some of the factors that can influence hair health and contribute to hair loss. - [10 tips for surviving allergy season](https://drhoffman.com/article/allergy-armageddon-10-tips-for-surviving-allergy-season/) - Weather the spring pollen season with these lifestyle changes from Dr. Hoffman. - [Ask Leyla: Is soy bad for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-soy-bad-for-me/) - Some claim soy is a healthy alternative to meat products, while others insist it should be avoided altogether. Where does the truth lie? - [Are oats good for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-oats-good-for-you/) - Are oats a staple of a heart-heathy diet or a high-carb concern? The truth is somewhere in the middle. - [Leyla Weighs In: The lowdown on artificial sweeteners](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-dangers-of-artificial-sweeteners/) - Leyla explains the pitfalls of relying on artificial sweeteners. - [Undisputed Health Benefits of Nitric Oxide](https://drhoffman.com/article/undisputed-health-benefits-of-nitric-oxide/) - The discovery of Nitric Oxide (NO) as a signaling molecule earned a Nobel Prize. But did you know that there’s a nutritional way to boost your levels of nitric oxide for circulation, brain function, athletic performance and more? The following article provides a succinct summary of dietary nitrite’s potential; Dr. Nathan Bryan is one of - [The Protein Wars ](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-protein-wars/) - Protein is having a moment, with US meat consumption rising. Yet the nutrition establishment continues their skepticism. - [Ask Leyla:  Where do you stand on GLP-1 weight loss drugs? ](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-where-do-you-stand-on-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin shares the benefits and drawbacks of increasingly popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. - [New Zealand’s Natural Bounty](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-zealands-natural-bounty/) - Dr. Hoffman shares his observations on the interconnectedness of landscape and health from his recent trip to New Zealand. - [Ask Leyla: Is canned seafood good for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-canned-seafood-good-for-you/) - Fish is generally considered a health food, but is the convenience of canned seafood come with benefits or risks? Leyla has the answer. - [A day late and a dollar short: Legacy media doesn’t keep up with new medical trends](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-day-late-and-a-dollar-short-legacy-media-doesnt-keep-up-with-new-medical-trends/) - Why are so many mainstream media sources woefully behind the times when it comes to health news? - [Ask Leyla: Are there downsides to consuming animal protein?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-there-downsides-to-consuming-animal-protein/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin explores whether there are health risks to consuming animal-based proteins such as meat and fish. - [My New Zealand Sojourn](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-new-zealand-sojourn/) - Observations from my recent cycling trip through New Zealand's South Island. - [Leyla Weighs In: Natural ways to ease menopause symptoms](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-natural-ways-to-ease-menopause-symptoms/) - Leyla offers simple lifestyle changes that can help reduce the symptoms common during the menopause transition. - [The latest in health news headlines](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-latest-in-health-news-headlines/) - From a new perspective on aging to the benefits of birding to a rise in cardiovascular disease—and more—Dr. Hoffman recaps the latest breakthroughs in health. - [Ask Leyla: Can I get enough protein from plant-based sources?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-i-get-enough-protein-from-plant-based-sources/) - Leyla offers advice on managing the challenges of plant-based eating. - [Do you suffer from device anxiety?](https://drhoffman.com/article/device-anxiety/) - The digital age has led to a rise in "device anxiety." Dr. Hoffman explores the reasons why. - [Ask Leyla: What changes should I make to prevent glaucoma?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-changes-should-i-make-to-prevent-glaucoma/) - Q: I am a 44-year-old female and my mother has glaucoma. My yearly eye exam showed increased pressure in my eyes. What can I do to prevent developing glaucoma myself? A: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide and is increasing in prevalence with about three million American’s diagnosed with it according to the CDC. It’s described as - [The science of fighting aging](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-science-of-fighting-aging/) - Discover how NTFactor® Lipids help your body battle the changes that come with getting older. - [A timeline of the last 40 years of medical and nutrition stories](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-timeline-of-the-last-40-years-of-medical-and-nutrition-stories/) - Looking back at 40 years of health headlines. - [Ask Leyla: To take a statin or not take a statin? That’s the question](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-to-take-a-statin-or-not-take-a-statin-thats-the-question/) - A higher-fat, low-carb diet can raise LDL cholesterol. Where do statins fit in? - [Ask Leyla: When it comes to supplements, how much is too much?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-when-it-comes-to-supplements-how-much-is-too-much/) - Leyla shares eight supplements you should be wary of overdoing. - [Artificial Intelligence: Boon or bane for medicine?](https://drhoffman.com/article/artificial-intelligence-boon-or-bane-for-medicine/) - Dr. Hoffman explores the role of AI developments in medical practice, and speculates on what the future may hold. - [Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-lower-my-triglycerides/) - Leyla shares the guidelines for healthy triglycerides, and advice for reducing triglycerides when they are too high. - [Nourishing Your Brain with Nutrients and Botanicals ](https://drhoffman.com/article/nourishing-your-brain-with-nutrients-and-botanicals/) - There’s a lot of buzz about “brain nutrients” these days. Protocol for Life Balance leverages the most compelling research to offer the most plausible suite of supplements for supporting cognitive function. The trick is to get them to the brain; the following article explains how delivery can be optimized. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains - [Celebrating 40 years of Intelligent Medicine](https://drhoffman.com/article/celebrating-40-years-of-intelligent-medicine/) - Dr. Hoffman shares highlights from his forty-year broadcast career. - [Leyla Weighs In:  Is this pantry staple stalling your weight loss?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-is-this-pantry-staple-stalling-your-weight-loss/) - Leyla shares which dietary staple could be having a negative impact on your weight loss. - [Ask Leyla: What is the relationship between hormones and weight loss?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-is-the-relationship-between-hormones-and-weight-loss/) - Leyla shares the six hormones that have an undeniable impact on weight management. - [Curious about diabetes risk? It’s "all about that bass . . ."](https://drhoffman.com/article/curious-about-diabetes-risk-its-all-about-that-bass/) - Dr. Hoffman breaks down recent studies that explore the link between body shape and diabetes risk. - [Leyla weighs in: Can belly fat lead to dementia?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-can-belly-fat-lead-to-dementia/) - If you’ve been to any of my lectures in previous years, you know that abdominal fat is a hallmark of the metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X and insulin resistance syndrome. A waist circumference of 35 inches or greater for women and 38-40 inches or greater for men is just one of several criteria - [Omega-3s: Beyond Fish Oil](https://drhoffman.com/article/omega-3s-beyond-fish-oil/) - Discover what makes premium fish oil formulations unique. - [12 ways to conquer the winter blahs](https://drhoffman.com/article/beating-the-winter-blahs/) - As the days get shorter and winter closes in, many people feel like hibernating. Check out some tips on how to beat the winter blahs by visiting our website. - [Ask Leyla: How long are leftovers safe to eat?  ](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-long-are-leftovers-safe-to-eat/) - Learn how to prolong the life of your leftovers, and when to throw them out. - [Chill out--it may be healthy for you!](https://drhoffman.com/article/chill-out-it-may-be-healthy-for-you/) - Discover the surprising health benefits of cold temperatures. - [The truth about thyroid function that doctors always seem to get wrong](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-truth-about-thyroid-function-that-doctors-always-seem-to-get-wrong/) - In this piece, Dr Hoffman explains the facts about thyroid gland and its functions. Visit our website to read this important article. - [What’s so controversial about the new Dietary Guidelines?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-so-controversial-about-the-new-dietary-guidelines/) - Why so much polarization over the newly-inverted Food Pyramid? What most people can agree upon is that its emphasis on whole, unprocessed food is a step in the right direction. Something on which the previous guidelines committee, mired in “analysis paralysis”, couldn’t even render a verdict. But the knives are out. Some of the pushback is - [Ask Leyla: What does my elevated LDL say about my heart risk?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-does-my-elevated-ldl-say-about-my-heart-risk/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin breaks down a reader's lipid profile and provides suggestions for further tests. - [I’m learning German. Here’s why. . .](https://drhoffman.com/article/im-learning-german-heres-why/) - I’m learning German—something I haven’t formally studied since college, during which I also spent a few months living in Berlin. I don’t have immediate plans to move to Germany, and I don’t need it professionally, since everything these days is available in translation. So why am I going through the effort? Some background: My father - [Leyla Weighs In: My recipe for beef shin soup](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-my-recipe-for-beef-shin-soup/) - Leyla shares one of her new favorite recipes to help warm the cold nights. - [What Oprah gets wrong about weight loss](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-oprah-gets-wrong-about-weight-loss/) - Oprah Winfrey has a new book: Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free. Its central premise: “We’ve learned that having obesity is not a choice. It’s not a question of willpower. Obesity is a disease. And it’s treatable.” Oprah has a loyal following of tens of millions of acolytes, mostly women, whom she - [Leyla Weighs In: The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin breaks down the recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. - [10 reasons why it's not your fault you're fat - Updated!](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-reasons-why-its-not-your-fault-youre-fat-updated-2/) - We've gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It's not entirely a merit system. Subtle factors beyond our immediate control subvert our efforts at - [Preserving muscle as we age: Why it matters more than ever](https://drhoffman.com/article/preserving-muscle-as-we-age-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/) - The benefits of maintaining muscle health go beyond simply strength and fitness. Learn more and discover how Urolithin A can help enhance performance and forestall aging. - [My MAHA Report Card](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-maha-report-card/) - Dr. Hoffman shares his thoughts on what the current health administration has done so far. - [Ask Leyla: Is my struggle to lose weight on a new diet due to my hypothyroidism?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-my-struggle-to-lose-weight-on-a-new-diet-due-to-my-hypothyroidism/) - Leyla shares tips for managing your weight after a diagnosis of underactive thyroid. - [Nicotine—friend or foe? ](https://drhoffman.com/article/nicotine-friend-or-foe/) - It took decades, with Big Tobacco fighting a determined but doomed rear-guard action, for health authorities and the public to be awakened to the harms of smoking; it pretty much increases the risk of acquiring every imaginable human affliction. The cigarette ship has long since sailed. Lately, other forms of “smokeless tobacco” have been touted - [Leyla Weighs In: Benefits of regenerative agriculture (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-benefits-of-regenerative-agriculture-part-two/) - Leyla examines how animal integration and welfare factor into regenerative agriculture practices. - [Are any of these New Year’s challenges right for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-any-of-these-new-years-challenges-right-for-you/) - Start the New Year off on the right foot with one of these healthy lifestyle challenges. - [Leyla Weighs In: Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-benefits-of-regenerative-agriculture/) - Industrial agriculture is unsustainable, but a switch to regenerative farming practices can have myriad benefits on our food system. - [Leyla Weighs In: Happy New Year! A great time to establish healthy new habits](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-happy-new-year-a-great-time-to-establish-healthy-new-habits/) - Experts say we don’t actually break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family table, you are likely eating too fast. Make it a new habit to eat - [Leyla Weighs In: Is your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-is-your-new-years-resolution-to-lose-weight/) - I would advise the following: Don’t count on commercial weight loss diets. I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs--many with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as they stay on the program, but as soon as the weight goal is achieved, the diet is effectively - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s 2021: Establishing new habits is a worthy resolution](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-2020-establishing-new-habits-is-a-worthy-resolution/) - Experts say we don’t break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family table, you are likely eating too fast. Make it a new habit to eat more - [Leyla Weighs In: Good soil equals good food](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-good-soil-equals-good-food/) - The animals and produce we eat are only as healthy as the soil that nurtures them. Learn the tips for choosing food fed by healthier soil. - [Top Ten Health Stories of 2025](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-health-stories-of-2025/) - Following our own holiday tradition, each year Intelligent Medicine compiles a list of the most consequential health stories of the past year. There were so many, but we’ve winnowed it down to these selections: 1) Heart attack risk halved in adults with heart disease taking tailored vitamin D doses: At the meeting of the 2025 American Heart Association, - [Vacation time is here – but do you suffer from WWS (Work Withdrawal Syndrome)?](https://drhoffman.com/article/vacation-time-is-here-but-do-you-suffer-from-wws-work-withdrawal-syndrome-2/) - Might as well face it—you’re addicted to work! With the lazy days of summer come holidays and breaks from work. But for some, vacation time prompts anxiety and distress. If you find it hard to adapt to prolonged unstructured periods of leisure, you might be suffering from WWS. What are the signs? Dread over looming - [Leyla Weighs In: Don’t let the holidays derail your healthy eating habits](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-dont-let-the-holidays-derail-your-healthy-eating-habits-2/) - Sometimes the best way to stick to a diet plan is to break all the rules. Yes, that’s just what I said. The holidays are a perfect time to help you stick to your diet. You just have to follow this simple rule: For that particular holiday meal or occasion, you will eat whatever you - [Ask Leyla: Any tips for sticking to my therapeutic diet over the holidays?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-any-tips-for-sticking-to-my-therapeutic-diet-over-the-holidays/) - Q: I’m on a strict therapeutic diet for an autoimmune condition and am worried about being able to stay on my plan through the upcoming holidays. How do I join in the festivities without wrecking my diet? I don’t want to risk a relapse of symptoms, but I don’t want to be a party pooper - [Ask Leyla: Diet compliance and your busy life; Navigating your therapeutic diet](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-diet-compliance-and-your-busy-life-navigating-your-therapeutic-diet/) - Q: I’m on a strict therapeutic diet for an autoimmune condition and am worried about being able to stay on my plan and maintain a social life. How do I navigate this without wrecking my diet? I don’t want to risk a relapse of symptoms, but I don’t want to be a party pooper either. A: This - [Top Ten Intelligent Medicine Podcasts of 2025](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2025/) - ‘Tis the season! As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and simply enjoy cocooning at home with family. It’s a perfect time to relax while catching up on some - [Ask Leyla:  Help! How can I resolve digestive upset after taking antibiotics?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-how-can-i-resolve-digestive-upset-after-taking-antibiotics/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin offers remedies to restore normal digestive function while taking antibiotics. - [Leyla Weighs In: Five tips for staying well during the holiday season](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-five-tips-for-staying-well-during-the-holiday-season/) - It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them from your diet or at the very least keep your consumption of them to a - [8 things that scare me about future medical advances](https://drhoffman.com/article/8-things-that-scare-me-about-future-medical-advances/) - Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Dr. Hoffman shares which health developments he approaches with some trepidation. - [Ask Leyla: Which magnesium is right for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-magnesium-is-right-for-me/) - Learn which formulation of magnesium is best suited to your particular health concerns. - [What is “anabolic resistance”? (And how to overcome it)](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-is-anabolic-resistance-and-how-to-overcome-it/) - Learn how to protect muscle strength as you age. - [Ask Leyla: Should I steam my vegetables?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-steam-my-vegetables/) - Leyla shares the health benefits of the steaming method for cooking vegetables. - [Ask Leyla: What are the benefits of DHEA?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-the-benefits-of-dhea/) - Leyla answers a reader question about the science behind DHEA. - [Ask Leyla: Should I have metal dental fillings removed to reduce mercury exposure?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-have-metal-dental-fillings-removed-to-reduce-mercury-exposure/) - Silver fillings are becoming less and less common—and for good reason. Leyla answers a reader question about whether to replace metal fillings. - [Leyla Weighs In: The trouble with dairy](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-trouble-with-dairy/) - Should we continue drinking milk into adulthood? Leyla examines its health effects. - [Ask Leyla: Why do I feel sick if I don't eat every few hours?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-do-i-feel-sick-if-i-dont-eat-every-few-hours/) - Learn the three most common causes for digestive upset between meals. - [Ask Leyla:  Should I be worried about my Apolipoprotein B results?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-worried-about-my-apolipoprotein-b-results/) - Apolipoprotein B is used as an indicator of heart disease risk and often included with a regular lipid profile. Leyla shares how to interpret your result. - [Ask Leyla: How do I manage morning hunger with intermittent fasting?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-do-i-manage-morning-hunger-with-intermittent-fasting/) - If you find yourself waking up hungry while intermittent fasting, check out these tips from Leyla for managing hunger. - [Do potatoes cause diabetes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/do-potatoes-cause-diabetes/) - There’s no question that curbing carbs can help with blood sugar regulation. Sugary foods and refined carbohydrates are major offenders. But what about potatoes? - [Where does all our recycling go?](https://drhoffman.com/article/where-does-all-our-recycling-go/) - Most of us recycle in good faith, but are our plastic bottles ending up where we intend? Dr. Hoffman investigates. - [10 factors that undermine our balance as we age](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-factors-that-undermine-our-balance-as-we-age/) - Many factors converge to undermine our balance as we age. Dr. Hoffman shares the top ten. - [Soy and Brussels Sprouts Are Bad for the Thyroid—Really??](https://drhoffman.com/article/soy-and-brussels-sprouts-are-bad-for-the-thyroid-really/) - It's long been suggested that brassica vegetables could be harmful for to thyroid health—but do those claims hold weight? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look. - [The 10 worst health habits](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-10-worst-health-habits/) - Some of your common everyday behaviors could be harming your health. Check out Dr. Hoffman's top ten recommendations for things NOT to do. - [Can supplements make kids grow taller?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-supplements-make-kids-grow-taller/) - Is there a secret formula for height? Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at various methods that claim to help children grow. - [The assault on young people’s brains](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-assault-on-young-peoples-brains/) - Discover eight factors that are making teens more anxious and depressed, while undermining their focus and intelligence. - [Harness the power of cold](https://drhoffman.com/article/harness-the-power-of-cold/) - It’s now inevitable that we may be facing an unprecedented cold winter. With energy prices soaring and power grids straining to meet electricity demands, it’s going to be challenging. I don’t mean to seem oblivious to the suffering of millions without adequate heat across Europe and North America, but emerging science suggests there may be - [Leyla Weighs In:  What’s causing your digestive symptoms?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-whats-causing-your-digestive-symptoms/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin shares five common causes of digestive upset. - [28 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving](https://drhoffman.com/article/28-things-to-be-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses 28 amazing health benefits our body gives us that we should be thankful for. Visit our website for this & more great info! - [Ask Leyla: Why am I craving fat?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-am-i-craving-fat/) - Q: I used to eat myself into a sugar coma most days of the week, so it came as a pleasant surprise when I did not experience withdrawal symptoms from significantly decreasing my total carbohydrate intake. However, over the past 3-4 months, I have intense cravings for and indulge in massive amounts (3 cups or - [Leyla Weighs In: Holiday eating done right!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-holiday-eating-done-right/) - Sometimes the best way to stick to a diet plan is to break all the rules. Yes, that’s just what I said. The holidays are a perfect time to help you stick to your diet. You just have to follow this simple rule: For that particular holiday meal or occasion, you will eat whatever you - [Leyla Weighs In: My go-to roast chicken](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-my-go-to-roast-chicken/) - I come home from work on a typical weekday and pull out of the fridge an approximately 3 ½ pound organic chicken I purchased the other day with my other groceries—salad greens and other veggies to roast in the oven like zucchini, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, fennel, onions, and asparagus. I never purchase a chicken larger - [13 tips for surviving the holidays (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/13-tips-for-surviving-the-holidays-part-two-2/) - Last week, I discussed ways to maintain your physical health over the holiday season, but what about your mental health? It should come as no surprise that the holiday season can be one of stress, conflict, even loneliness for many. Here are my best tips for keeping your emotional health in tip-top shape during this - [Recent about-faces in medicine](https://drhoffman.com/article/recent-about-faces-in-medicine/) - 2025 has been a banner year for changing recommendations in medicine. Dr. Hoffman shares some of the most recent changes in medical orthodoxy. - [Ask Leyla: Should I take digestive enzymes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-take-digestive-enzymes/) - Digestive enzymes can be beneficial for many conditions—but does everyone need to take them? Find out in this issue of Ask Leyla. - [13 tips for surviving the holidays (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/13-tips-for-surviving-the-holidays-part-one-2/) - This coming week marks the official launch of the "holiday season." It's supposed to be a joyous time, full of fellowship and hope, but for many it's a time of stress and gluttony. We embark on a non-stop "potlatch" of overeating and drinking, our exercise resolve falls by the wayside, we shop incessantly and rack - [Cocoa Flavanols are Your Heart’s Best Friend!](https://drhoffman.com/article/cocoa-flavanols-are-your-hearts-best-friend-2/) - Cocoa is one of the most thoroughly-investigated functional foods on the planet. That’s why I take plentiful, flavanol-rich cocoa supplementation daily and have long recommended it to my patients and audience. But just taking any store-bought dark chocolate won’t deliver its benefits. Learn why, and how the scientific evidence keeps mounting, in this great summary - [Cocoa Flavanols are Your Heart’s Best Friend!](https://drhoffman.com/article/cocoa-flavanols-are-your-hearts-best-friend/) - Chocolate joins the pantheon of functional foods like tea, berries, and coffee—I obtain a mental and physical performance edge with my daily intake of cocoa flavanols. With Heart Health Month officially underway, there's no better time to indulge in heart-healthy dark chocolate! Here’s a concise list of its benefits from our friends at FlavaNaturals. –Dr. - [Ask Leyla: Should I be worried about my granddaughter's weight?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-worried-about-my-granddaughters-weight/) - Q: I have a nine-year-old granddaughter who is quite overweight. The rest of the family, mom, dad and three siblings are all normal weight. They don’t keep a lot of junk food or sodas in the house and she doesn’t overeat at meals. Doctors don’t appear to have any idea what is wrong with her - [7 ways to instill healthier eating habits in your kids—and why it matters](https://drhoffman.com/article/7-ways-to-instill-healthier-eating-habits-in-your-kids-and-why-it-matters/) - Poor childhood nutrition is one of the most critical problems that threatens the health, productivity, and even national security of America. Time was, during the mobilization of young men that accompanied World Wars I and II, a high percentage of recruits were underweight and undernourished; they had to be fattened up on military fare to - [Leyla Weighs In:  The trouble with anti-nutrients](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-trouble-with-anti-nutrients/) - Certain substances help protect plants from predators like pests and diseases—but how do they affect our health? - [My colonoscopy (mis?)adventure](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-colonoscopy-misadventure/) - Dr. Hoffman shares the benefits and drawbacks of at-home bowel cancer screening vs. traditional colonoscopy. - [The Case for a Better Fish Oil](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-case-for-a-better-fish-oil/) - From sourcing to manufacturing, learn what goes into making a top-quality omega-3 supplement. - [Leyla Weighs In: Keep a budget – A carbohydrate budget](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-keep-a-budget-a-carbohydrate-budget-2/) - Learn how to create a weight loss plan that has room for the occasional treat or special event. - [Keep moving to keep moving](https://drhoffman.com/article/keep-moving-to-keep-moving/) - February is upon us—which means, according to surveys, that 43% of you have forgotten your resolution to improve your fitness in ‘24. Here’s some ammo to fortify your intentions. Regenerative effects of exercise: My last car was a 2012. I drove it 80,000+ miles, determined to suck the marrow out of its life expectancy. I suppose, in - [Dietary Supplements for Women’s Health](https://drhoffman.com/article/dietary-supplements-for-womens-health/) - “One-size-fits-all” doesn’t apply to supplements, and there are clear differences between women’s and men’s health needs. That’s why Protocol for Life Balance formulated a suite of supplements to address women’s unique requirements. Read on to learn about the science underlying these innovative health solutions. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our - [Skin Longevity 101: Skin Health Starts in Your Cells](https://drhoffman.com/article/skin-longevity-101-skin-health-starts-in-your-cells/) - The way we age on the outside is linked to what's happening inside our cells. Learn how Urolithin A can transform your skin at the cellular level. - [Is conventional wisdom wrong about fiber and vitamin D?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-conventional-wisdom-wrong-about-fiber-and-vitamin-d/) - Nutritional science is a constantly evolving, highly-nuanced scientific discipline. Learn some of the ways it bucks conventional wisdom. - [Ask Leyla: I hate exercising but know I need to build muscle strength—help! ](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-i-hate-exercising-but-know-i-need-to-build-muscle-strength-help/) - Learn three simple bodyweight exercises that will help you stay strong as you age. - [The misleading vegan diet twin study](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-misleading-vegan-diet-twin-study/) - Once again, it’s science and medical reporting via press release: “Rare study on identical twins confirms vegan diet’s broad health boost”—New Atlas “Identical Twins Study Reveals Something We All Secretly Knew About Vegan Diets—When it comes to cardiovascular health, there was a clear winner in vegan versus omnivore”— IFLScience “Identical twins tried plant-based and omnivore diets - [The cause of autism revealed?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-cause-of-autism-revealed/) - Dr. Hoffman examines recent headlines about the potential link between autism and acetaminophen. - [Ask Leyla:  How do I determine my healthy weight?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-do-i-determine-my-healthy-weight-2/) - Leyla shares the pros and cons of the HAMWI method of determining ideal body weight. - [ANH Files Landmark Legal Petition to Unlock 118 Censored Health Claims](https://drhoffman.com/article/anh-files-landmark-legal-petition-to-unlock-118-censored-health-claims/) - As President and Medical Director of the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA.org), I’ve been working tirelessly for decades to safeguard our access to life-saving health options.Last week brought big news on the supplement front.Our industry has long been relegated to second-class status relative to pharmaceutical drugs. We’ve been severely constrained in our ability to communicate - [Ask Leyla: Should I avoid gluten, even if I don’t have celiac disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-avoid-gluten-even-if-i-dont-have-celiac-disease/) - Some people benefit from avoiding gluten even if they don't have celiac disease. In this Ask Leyla, learn some of the conditions that can be helped by avoiding gluten-containing grains. - [The unique power of the muscadine grape](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-unique-power-of-the-muscadine-grape/) - Learn the properties that make muscadine grapes an ideal functional food, surpassing others like açaí, goji berries, or even ordinary grapes. - [ Reignite your strength and vitality after 35 ](https://drhoffman.com/article/reignite-your-strength-and-vitality-after-35/) - With all the attention paid to women’s health these days, it’s time men had their due. Men suffer premature death more often than women, often succumbing to chronic diseases avertable via lifestyle. While menopause is often talked about, fewer acknowledge the toll that andropause exacts on men. It’s time men took better care of themselves by addressing midlife hormone - [Here’s what Intelligent Medicine has in store for you this fall!](https://drhoffman.com/article/heres-what-intelligent-medicine-has-in-store-for-you-this-fall/) - Take a sneak peek at the expert guests you can expect on upcoming episodes of the Intelligent Medicine podcast this fall. - [Ask Leyla: Should I undergo a detox? ](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-undergo-a-detox/) - Leyla offers advice on who should avoid a detox/cleanse, when they're most beneficial, and which "fad" cleanses don't work. - [Should you be avoiding erythritol?](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-you-be-avoiding-erythritol/) - Sugar substitutes are often considered a healthier alternative to sugar, but more study is needed. Dr. Hoffman shares his thoughts on erythritol. - [Ask Leyla: What can I do to reduce menstrual cramps?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-can-i-do-to-reduce-menstrual-cramps/) - Could altering your diet and supplement routine alleviate painful menstrual symptoms? Leyla shares the lifestyle changes that may make periods more comfortable. - [Breakthroughs for brain disorders](https://drhoffman.com/article/breakthroughs-for-brain-disorders/) - From the possibility of lithium to slow Alzheimer's progression to evidence that a keto diet may be beneficial for Parkinson's patients, we're delving into the recent breakthroughs in natural therapies for brain disorders. - [Ask Leyla: Do I have to give up eating eggs?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-do-i-have-to-give-up-eating-eggs/) - It stomach upset after eating eggs a sign of food allergy, or could something else be the culprit? Leyla explores the possibilities. - [Updated: Natural thyroid vindicated!](https://drhoffman.com/article/updated-natural-thyroid-vindicated/) - Natural thyroid medications have found themselves in the crosshairs yet again. Discover why it's vital we retain access to these important therapies! - [Natural thyroid vindicated!](https://drhoffman.com/article/natural-thyroid-vindicated/) - After over three decades of “breaking with the pack” and recommending natural thyroid to my patients, this fall ushers in a stunning vindication of this often-shunned practice. In a study published in the September edition of Annals of Family Medicine, researchers compared synthetic thyroid medication (e.g. Synthroid, levo-thyroxine, Levothroid) to natural desiccated thyroid (e.g. Armour Thyroid, - [Ask Leyla:  Could my favorite foods contribute to my risk of kidney stones?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-could-my-favorite-foods-contribute-to-my-risk-of-kidney-stones/) - Leyla shares the link between some of your favorite foods and the risk of kidney stones. - [Prenatal probiotics – paving the way for a healthy baby](https://drhoffman.com/article/prenatal-probiotics-paving-the-way-for-a-healthy-baby/) - Eczema is becoming a fairly common problem in young children. This condition is characterized by frequent outbreaks of reddened, inflamed skin with significant itching. But beyond the discomfort, it is now recognized that when children are diagnosed with eczema, they have a much greater risk of other immune issues, like persistent inflammation of the nose - [Natural treatment of PCOS](https://drhoffman.com/article/natural-treatment-of-pcos/) - Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 6.5 to 8% of American women—worldwide it’s estimated that 116 million women suffer from it. Its symptoms range from irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant, to excess body hair, acne, and male-pattern hair loss; PCOS is often accompanied by weight gain, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis is - [PMS got turned into a sinecure for drug companies; now women are suing](https://drhoffman.com/article/pms-got-turned-into-a-sinecure-for-drug-companies-now-women-are-suing/) - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is estimated to be experienced by 20-40% of women of reproductive age. Its cyclic symptoms include mood alterations, digestive disturbances, weight gain and water retention, breast pain, backache, fatigue, sleep problems, and food cravings. It’s known that the birth control pill, in addition to providing contraception, can sometimes help reduce symptoms of PMS by - [UPDATED: 17 supplements for women with early breast cancer (part three of series)](https://drhoffman.com/article/18-supplements-for-women-with-early-breast-cancer-part-three-of-series/) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I wanted to reprise an article from a series I wrote previously about natural ways to support breast cancer treatment. I hope you find this article helpful once again, or for the first time if you're a more recent reader! In the first article of this three-part series, - [How to improve your child's longterm health—while they're in utero!](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-improve-your-childs-longterm-health-while-theyre-in-utero/) - It makes common sense that diet can affect pregnancy outcomes and impact the health of offspring. Paradoxically, starvation and under-nutrition during pregnancy can lead to childhood and adult obesity; it’s as if the baby, anxious to play “catch-up”, becomes more sensitive to dietary carbohydrates. Conversely, a high glycemic index diet not only increases the risk - [Alternative perspectives on breast cancer](https://drhoffman.com/article/alternative-perspectives-on-breast-cancer/) - Lifestyle matters! Around one in nine women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. A recent study found that roughly 30 percent of breast cancers could be prevented with simple lifestyle modifications: Avoiding obesity, alcohol intake, smoking and hormonal therapies. What was fascinating about that study was that, even in women with strong family histories - [Ask Leyla: What can I do to help alleviate my PMS symptoms?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-can-i-do-to-help-alleviate-my-pms-symptoms/) - Q: Like many, I suffer from PMS symptoms and would like to manage them naturally as much as possible. Is there anything I can do to make the symptoms less severe, or prevent them altogether—or am I stuck taking the usual over-the-counter medications to find relief? A: PMS is a common complaint among women—and sometimes their - [The war against keto](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-war-against-keto/) - Dr. Hoffman looks into the arguments against the keto diet. - [What we can learn from Trump's vein problems](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-we-can-learn-from-trumps-vein-problems/) - A deep dive into CVI and its natural treatment options. - [Ask Leyla:  Why do I experience stomach upset after eating in restaurants?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-do-i-experience-stomach-upset-after-eating-in-restaurants/) - Leyla explains why restaurant food is more likely to cause stomach upset, and how to adjust your orders accordingly. - [Dietary supplements for men’s health](https://drhoffman.com/article/dietary-supplements-for-mens-health/) - Discover the latest in Men's Health supplementation from Protocol for Life Balance. - [Second-guessing AI mammograms and other tech advances](https://drhoffman.com/article/second-guessing-ai-mammograms-and-other-tech-advances/) - When it comes to advanced tech, a "less is more" approach may be better for some health conditions. - [Ask Leyla:  Are there safe options for non-stick cookware?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-there-safe-options-for-non-stick-cookware/) - Discover the "greener" options for nonstick cookware—plus: how to use stainless steel without sticking! - [How can I encourage someone to live a healthier lifestyle?](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-can-i-encourage-someone-to-live-a-healthier-lifestyle/) - Leyla offers tips for when and how to encourage a loved one to adopt healthier habits. - [The declining health of baby boomers](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-declining-health-of-baby-boomers/) - Dr. Hoffman shares his perspective on the health challenges facing the Baby Boomer generation. - [The osteoporosis conveyor belt: From bone density screening to drugs ](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-osteoporosis-conveyor-belt-from-bone-density-screening-to-drugs/) - Dr. Hoffman examines how the marketing for osteoporosis medication has influenced the ways we assess and treat decreases in bone density. - [Ask Leyla: Should I include cold cuts in my Mediterranean diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-include-cold-cuts-in-my-mediterranean-diet/) - Leyla answers a reader question about the health effects of common charcuterie ingredients. - [Should we all be wearing fitness trackers?](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-we-all-be-wearing-fitness-trackers/) - Is it time for everybody to invest in pedometers and smart watches to track our health? Dr. Hoffman shares the benefits. - [How plant polyphenols may unlock longevity pathways: Spotlight on Tartary Buckwheat](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-plant-polyphenols-may-unlock-longevity-pathways-spotlight-on-tartary-buckwheat/) - Discover the benefits of polyphenol-rich Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat for longevity. - [Ask Leyla: Should I drink liquids with a meal?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-drink-liquids-with-a-meal/) - Leyla shares how drinking water with a meal can impact your digestion. - [Is there finally a cure for tinnitus?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-there-finally-a-cure-for-tinnitus/) - Dr. Hoffman shares the latest developments in treatment for ringing in the ears (tinnitus). - [Leyla Weighs In:  When it’s too hot to cook!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-when-its-too-hot-to-cook/) - Leyla offers advice on what to eat when it's too hot to use the stove or oven. - [Leyla Weighs In: How to cook when you're short on time or motivation](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-how-to-cook-when-youre-short-on-time-or-motivation/) - A frequent question I get from my patients is, “I don’t have time to cook every day. How can I possibly implement my prescribed diet?” The simple answer is you don’t have to cook every day. Full disclosure: I like to cook but don’t necessarily feel like cooking dinner every night nor breakfast every morning. - [Leyla Weighs In: An easy summer salmon salad](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-an-easy-summer-salmon-salad/) - This is an easy favorite of mine with any leftover salmon I’ve prepared on a weeknight. While I can eat cold salmon for breakfast straight out of the fridge, I like to prepare a simple salad hearty enough for lunch or dinner. I flake the salmon into a bowl and to that I add about an - [Is AI making us dumber? Plus—New study questions childhood vaccines schedule](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-ai-making-us-dumber-plus-new-study-questions-childhood-vaccines-schedule/) - Dr. Hoffman discusses two recent reports: the impact of AI on "cognitive debt", and how the childhood vaccine schedule may impact neurodevelopment. - [Ask Leyla: How do chronotypes factor into ideal bedtimes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-do-chronotypes-factor-into-ideal-bedtimes/) - Leyla discusses the impact of chronotypes, and offers suggestions for choosing the right bedtime for your lifestyle. - [Leyla Weighs In: Therapeutic diet compliance while traveling](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-therapeutic-diet-compliance-while-traveling/) - Sticking to a therapeutic diet while traveling can be a challenge. Check out Leyla's tips for staying on track! - [Why don’t medical schools teach doctors about nutrition?](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-dont-medical-schools-teach-doctors-about-nutrition/) - Dr. Hoffman remarks on the lack of nutrition education for America's doctors—and what he thinks we should do about it. - [Pet peeves: Home emergency drug kits and improbably green golf courses](https://drhoffman.com/article/pet-peeves-home-emergency-drug-kits-and-improbably-green-golf-courses/) - Dr. Hoffman takes issue with so-called "home emergency drug kits." Plus, a closer look at the link between Parkinson's and proximity to golf courses. - [10 natural sun-care supplements you need to know](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-natural-sun-care-supplements-you-need-to-know/) - Summer is here, and that means warm, lazy days at the beach, in the park, or on the patio. Many of us are facing the onslaught of UV rays without a basecoat of skin pigment, rendering us more susceptible to solar damage and skin cancer risk Notwithstanding the benefits of endogenous vitamin D production with - [Ask Leyla: Do I need to stop taking certain supplements before surgery?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-do-i-need-to-stop-taking-certain-supplements-before-surgery/) - Discover which supplements—and when—you should stop taking prior to a surgery. Plus: Helpful supplements for healing post-surgery. - [Ask Leyla: Eat the rainbow](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-eat-the-rainbow/) - Q: How can I ensure that I’m getting the most nutrition possible from my food? A: The digestion and absorption of the nutrition from your foods depends on the health and well-being of your gastrointestinal tract, microbiota, and any medications you’re taking that have the potential to impede that. Choose the cleanest produce possible—organic - [Recent health headlines look to the future while building on the past](https://drhoffman.com/article/recent-health-headlines-look-to-the-future-while-building-on-the-past/) - Dr. Hoffman shares recent developments in health news. - [Leyla Weighs In: Strategies to keep yourself sated and on plan](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-strategies-to-keep-yourself-sated-and-on-plan/) - Nutritionist Leyla Muedin shares tips for success when embarking on a therapeutic diet or new eating plan. - [Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis: Why should we care?](https://drhoffman.com/article/bidens-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-why-should-we-care/) - Dr. Hoffman shares what we can learn from President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. - [Ask Leyla: Which type of exercise is best—HIIT or endurance training?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-type-of-exercise-is-best-hiit-or-endurance-training/) - Which is better for heart conditioning: short bursts of aerobic activity or longer workouts like marathon running? Find out in this Ask Leyla. - [Rediscover the rhythm of a healthy heart](https://drhoffman.com/article/rediscover-the-rhythm-of-a-healthy-heart/) - Discover the ingredients that make Brightcore Nutrition's Vitality supplement a game changer for heart health. - [Can MAHA tame BigPharma?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-maha-tame-bigpharma/) - The current administration has ambitious goals for revamping our health system—but is BigPharma too entrenched to budge? Dr. Hoffman shares his perspective. - [Leyla Weighs In: Is your diet secretly undermining your healthspan?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-is-your-diet-secretly-undermining-your-healthspan/) - Could hidden sources of sugar in your diet be undermining your health goals? Leyla shares where they may be lurking—and unexpected ways they might affect your health. - [Why is it harder to keep the fat off as you grow older?](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-is-it-harder-to-keep-the-fat-off-as-you-grow-older/) - If it seems like it's harder to maintain a healthy weight as you get older, you're not alone. Learn some of the reasons why in this article from Dr. Hoffman. - [Ask Leyla: IgG food allergies and type 2 diabetes](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-igg-food-allergies-and-type-2-diabetes/) - Leyla answers a reader question about the link between IgG allergies and type 2 diabetes, as well as the best way to reintroduce foods after an elimination diet. - [Low-carb diets and LDL cholesterol](https://drhoffman.com/article/low-carb-diets-and-ldl-cholesterol/) - Dr. Hoffman explores how a shift to a low-carb and higher fat diet can impact cholesterol levels—and whether you should be concerned about cardiovascular disease. - [How to support joint and bone health with botanicals and nutrients ](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-support-joint-and-bone-health-with-botanicals-and-nutrients/) - For a comprehensive rundown on supplements to support bone and joint health, look no further than this excellent review from Protocol for Life Balance of the rationale behind some of the familiar—and others less well known—vitamins, minerals and botanica - [10 simple hacks to improve your diet](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-simple-hacks-to-improve-your-diet/) - We’ve all been told that a healthier diet is key to a healthier body, but completely changing the way you eat can be daunting. Thankfully, there are some small steps you can take immediately to raise your diet from so-so to on-track. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks: 1) Salads: Mix - [Gut bacteria chart our destiny](https://drhoffman.com/article/gut-bacteria-chart-our-destiny/) - In this article, Board-Certified neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter, explains what our gut bacteria says about our health. Read the full article on our website. - [Ask Leyla: Will the paleo diet serve all of my nutritional needs?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-will-the-paleo-diet-serve-all-of-my-nutritional-needs/) - In this article, Leyla Muedin the clinical nutritionist at the Hoffman Center, answers a general question of how the paleo diet serve all of our nutritional needs. - [Ask Leyla: How can my daughter quell her psoriasis?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-my-daughter-quell-her-psoriasis/) - Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN, answers the query of a mother regarding her daughter having psoriasis on her leg and elbow. Visit our website to read this article. - [Vitamin E helps protect lungs from air pollution](https://drhoffman.com/article/vitamin-e-helps-protect-lungs-from-air-pollution/) - Dr. Leo Galland, the leader in integrated medicine reveals that vitamins E may play a vital role in protecting the lungs from air pollution. - [Ten-point tune-up, step 5: optimize your digestion](https://drhoffman.com/article/ten-point-tune-up-step-5-optimize-your-digestion/) - In this article, the board certified internist, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, enlightens various ways to tune-up your digestive tract. Visit the website to read more! - [10 natural sun-care supplements you may not have heard of](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-natural-sun-care-supplements-you-may-not-have-heard-of/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman from Hoffmann Center, explains how sun care supplements could prove to be helpful against the dangers of time spent soaking up the rays. - [Ask Leyla: What are some healthy ways to raise my HDL levels?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-some-healthy-ways-to-raise-my-hdl-levels/) - This article, Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN of the Hoffman Center answers the question of What are some healthy ways to raise my HDL levels. Visit our website! - [Jurassic World: A parable](https://drhoffman.com/article/jurassic-world-a-parable/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman from Hoffman Center relates the story of famous movie Jurassic World to our modern world. Read out to find more! - [Ask Leyla: AGEs: What are they, and how can I reduce my consumption of them?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-ages-what-are-they-and-how-can-i-reduce-my-consumption-of-them/) - Q: Recently I have been reading about AGEs, particularly about the amount of AGEs in various foods. I hear meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. Is this true? Could you explain what exactly AGEs are, and how concerned a person should be about the amount of AGEs - [20 supplements that men with prostate cancer need to know about (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/20-supplements-that-men-with-prostate-cancer-need-to-know-about-part-one/) - I recently had the pleasure of delivering the keynote address at Winthrop University Hospital’s Men’s Health Seminar, under the directorship of my good colleague, integrative urologist Dr. Aaron Katz. The main theme of my lecture was that, while we’ve long known about the preventive effects of diet and lifestyle on cancer, it’s only recently - [Vitamin E for extra-good health](https://drhoffman.com/article/vitamin-e-for-extra-good-health/) - In this article, Dr Ronald Hoffman provides info on how vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant can prevail extra good health. - [20 supplements that men with prostate cancer need to know about (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/20-supplements-that-men-with-prostate-cancer-need-to-know-about-part-two/) - There’s a revolution going on in prostate cancer prevention and treatment. As I explained in Part 1 of this series, diet, exercise, stress management and targeted nutraceuticals may not just help prevent prostate cancer, they may even, under some circumstances, slow or halt the progression of established prostate cancer. Active Holistic Surveillance, formerly called “Watchful - [Anxiety can damage brain](https://drhoffman.com/article/anxiety-can-damage-brain/) - In this piece, Dr. Leo Galland, an expert in the field of nutritional medicine, provides info on potential risk of Anxiety. Read more at Hoffman Center. - [Ask Leyla: Are eggs hampering my weight loss efforts?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-eggs-hampering-my-weight-loss-efforts/) - Q: I’m 62 and plagued with belly fat. I’ve eliminated all sugar as well as alcohol consumption and I’ve been having an egg a day for breakfast along with a healthy carb and fat. However, I am experiencing enormous fatigue after breakfast and my energy doesn’t improve until later in the day. Do you think eggs - [16 reasons to go nuts for nuts](https://drhoffman.com/article/16-reasons-to-go-nuts-for-nuts/) - In this article, Dr. Ronald Hoffman discloses, how nuts can cut the risk of dying by a third. Visit our website to read more! - [Ask Leyla: I've fallen off the low-carb wagon - how can I get back to better eating?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-ive-fallen-off-the-low-carb-wagon-how-can-i-get-back-to-better-eating/) - Q: A few months ago I emailed you that I had decreased my carbohydrate intake significantly but developed a new obsession: nuts, cheese, and seeds. Recently, my co-workers threw me a going away party and guilted me into eating cake (they were fully aware of my restrictions). That one event restarted a chain of reactions - [Is your doctor a psychopath?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-your-doctor-a-psychopath/) - Psychopath: “A person with a psychopathic personality, which manifests as amoral and antisocial behavior, lack of ability to love or establish meaningful personal relationships, extreme egocentricity, failure to learn from experience, etc.” Psychopaths are often highly intelligent and manipulative. You can even take an online Psychopathy Quiz (Are you a psychopath? Let’s find out - [Your brain really does have a second chance!](https://drhoffman.com/article/your-brain-really-does-have-a-second-chance/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter's website. Years ago, when I was in medical school, we were taught that humans lacked the ability to grow new brain cells. This was called the “central dogma” of brain physiology. Incredibly, the notion that the brain lacked the ability to grow new brain cells during adulthood persisted - [Ask Leyla: Why am I shedding so much hair?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-am-i-shedding-so-much-hair/) - Q: I am a 33 year old African American woman who opted for a healthier lifestyle several years ago which included no longer using relaxer for my hair. However, since doing so my hair has been shedding consistently and significantly. I have seen a dermatologist and several “natural” hair professionals without success. What else can I - [Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez: In Memoriam](https://drhoffman.com/article/dr-nicholas-gonzalez-in-memoriam/) - This article is written by Dr. Ronald Hoffman, in the memory of his friend and healthcare provide Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez to keep his work and his memory alive. - [Twin nutrients for great health: Vitamin A and beta-carotene](https://drhoffman.com/article/twin-nutrients-for-great-health-vitamin-a-and-beta-carotene/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum's website, Vitality 101. Two nutrients that do amazing things to help protect your long-term health are vitamin A and beta-carotene. Studies suggest that these "twin nutrients" may help protect you from risks of eye and autoimmune diseases, help strengthen your bones, help keep your memory sharp as - [Ask Leyla: What's your advice for discontinuing Nexium?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-your-advice-for-discontinuing-nexium/) - Q: My 65 year-old sister has been treating her acid reflux by taking Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are your guidelines for going off of Nexium? And how long does it take for the rebound - [Ask Leyla: What is your advice for someone recently diagnosed with IBS?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-is-your-advice-for-someone-recently-diagnosed-with-ibs/) - In this article, Leyla Muedin answers general questions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Read more by visiting the Hoffman Center website today. - [Natural treatment for prostate cancer: How changing your lifestyle could save your life](https://drhoffman.com/article/natural-treatment-for-prostate-cancer-how-changing-your-lifestyle-could-save-your-life/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman of Hoffman Center explains how to treat prostate cancer naturally. Visit our website today to learn more! - [Cranberry helps prevent heart disease, diabetes risk factors](https://drhoffman.com/article/cranberry-helps-prevent-heart-disease-diabetes-risk-factors/) - In this article Dr. Leo Galland explains how cranberry helps prevent heart disease & diabetes risk factors. Visit the Hoffman Center website to learn more. - [Leyla Weighs In: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-eating-healthy-doesnt-have-to-be-hard/) - In this article Leyla Muedin offers tips on how to eat healthy in your busy lifestyle. Read more by visiting the Hoffman Center website today. - [Debunking three common myths about high blood pressure](https://drhoffman.com/article/debunking-three-common-myths-about-high-blood-pressure/) - Discover some common myths about high blood pressure and how to lower it by reading this article at Hoffman Center website today. - [Defensive Eating: Taming your addiction to food](https://drhoffman.com/article/defensive-eating-taming-your-addiction-to-food/) - Unable to control your appetite? Read this article by Dr. Ronald Hoffman and overcome your overeating behaviour. Visit our website to learn more! - [Ask Leyla: Can you help me understand my husband's inflammatory markers?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-you-help-me-understand-my-husbands-inflammatory-markers/) - Q: My husband’s high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is 1.62 and his homocysteine is 13.1. If they both measure inflammation, why is one result normal and one result high? A: There are many markers of inflammation however high sensitivity C-reactive protein and homocysteine are not related. A high homocysteine represents a glitch in protein - [Happy one millionth podcast! Let's review the best of 2015 so far](https://drhoffman.com/article/happy-one-millionth-podcast-lets-review-the-best-of-2015-so-far/) - Intelligent Medicine reached a major milestone this summer when we tallied our ONE-MILLIONTH download of the Intelligent Medicine podcast series. We are grateful to all of you who have made this achievement possible. Thanks for your vote of confidence! Intelligent Medicine podcasts comprise rebroadcasts of the full two hours of our weekend radio - [Psoriasis – A gut related disorder](https://drhoffman.com/article/psoriasis-a-gut-related-disorder/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter's website. Modern medicine is clearly vested in what I like to call the Las Vegas mentality. We’ve all heard that “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” and it seems that, as it relates to medicine today, we still tend to look at illness as being uniquely related - [Ask Leyla: Will extra fiber in my diet help to control blood sugar?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-will-extra-fiber-in-my-diet-help-to-control-blood-sugar/) - Q: Most of the time I eat very healthily and get most of my fiber from fresh fruits and vegetables, plus flaxseed, chia seeds and nuts. However, I would like to add additional fiber to my diet. Are wheat dextrin or corn dextrin okay to consume? Will adding more fiber to my diet help control my - [You've just been diagnosed with breast cancer: Don't just stand there . . . do NOTHING! (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/youve-just-been-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-dont-just-stand-there-do-nothing-part-one/) - A cancer diagnosis prompts fear and is a powerful incentive for decisive action. It stands to reason: The cancer must be eradicated before it has a chance to spread. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the usual options. But sometimes, when medical practices hallowed by tradition come under renewed scrutiny, they come up short. - [High-protein breakfast prevents body fat gain in obese teens](https://drhoffman.com/article/high-protein-breakfast-prevents-body-fat-gain-in-obese-teens/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland's website, PillAdvised. Go for high-protein breakfast! Some 60 percent of young people habitually skip breakfast up to four times a week. Although health experts recommend breakfast as a strategy to reduce the chance of obesity, little research has examined if the actual type of breakfast consumed plays a - [Ask Leyla: What's the proper procedure for taking probiotics after being prescribed antibiotics?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-proper-procedure-for-taking-probiotics-after-being-prescribed-antibiotics/) - Q: I know that antibiotics can affect my gut health, and have heard probiotics can help limit their side effects. When one must take an antibiotic, how should the probiotic be timed so the two don’t interfere with each other? Should the probiotic dose be increased while taking the antibiotic? A: Antibiotics do a very - [6 crucial lifestyle hacks for women with DCIS breast cancer (part two of series)](https://drhoffman.com/article/6-crucial-lifestyle-hacks-for-women-with-dcis-breast-cancer-part-two-of-series/) - As outlined in last week's article, a revolutionary new study confirms that women with an early variant of breast cancer called low-grade DCIS don't benefit from aggressive treatment; regardless of whether they undergo lumpectomy, mastectomy, even bilateral mastectomy, or simply undergo "Active Surveillance," their survival chances are virtually identical. In that article, I issued a - [Getting a great night's sleep with fibromyalgia, even after you've tried everything!](https://drhoffman.com/article/getting-a-great-nights-sleep-with-fibromyalgia-even-after-youve-tried-everything/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum's website, Vitality 101. As those of you with CFS and fibromyalgia know, getting a decent night's sleep can seem nearly impossible. Yet for those few rare nights that you do, you feel SOOO much better the next day. Some of you have found a mix of treatments that - [Over half Asian-Americans with diabetes undiagnosed](https://drhoffman.com/article/over-half-asian-americans-with-diabetes-undiagnosed/) - Dr. Leo Galland article takes a look at why over half of Asian-Americans with diabetes go undiagnosed. Read to learn more about this troubling discovery. - [Leyla Weighs In: Instant gratification and the concept of desire](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-instant-gratification-and-the-concept-of-desire/) - Do you desire pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment? Maybe you operate on the Pleasure Principle — the force that compels us to gratify our urges, wants and needs now, rather than later because to deny them causes varying degrees of tension and anxiety. Or maybe you believe that delayed gratification is virtuous? No - [14 natural products to conquer fall allergies](https://drhoffman.com/article/14-natural-products-to-conquer-fall-allergies/) - The days grow cooler and the foliage begins to turn, signaling the advent of fall. But for allergy sufferers, the new season brings a host of miseries. The primary irritant for fall allergy sufferers is ragweed. This year’s unusually warm, dry, late summer has produced a bumper crop of pollen-producing weeds over the Plains, Midwest - [Kale – what you probably didn't know](https://drhoffman.com/article/kale-what-you-probably-didnt-know/) - This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter's website. As many of you will note, I have blogged quite a few times about the health virtues of kale. This is truly one on the healthiest food choices you can bring to your table. Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is power packed with vitamins A, - [Ask Leyla: Is there any truth to all the hype behind apple cider vinegar?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-there-any-truth-to-all-the-hype-behind-apple-cider-vinegar/) - In this article Leyla Muedin discusses the do's, don'ts, & benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar. Visit our website for this & more health related articles. - [Leyla Weighs In: Out of sight, out of mind: The benefits of cleaning out your pantry](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-out-of-sight-out-of-mind-the-benefits-of-cleaning-out-your-pantry/) - Leyla Muedin discusses the health benefits of cleaning out your pantry & how it can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Read her suggestions & health tips now! - [13 reasons why most health studies are wrong](https://drhoffman.com/article/13-reasons-why-most-health-studies-are-wrong/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman lists 13 reasons why most health studies are wrong. Find out how it can affect your health decisions, & overall lifestyle. Read more now! - [Pushing back on the supplement alarmists](https://drhoffman.com/article/pushing-back-on-the-supplement-alarmists/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman responds to the latest supplement alarmists, & provides some very helpful facts about this issue. Improve you heath & read this great article! - [PCOS - Focus on cause, not just symptoms](https://drhoffman.com/article/pcos-focus-on-cause-not-just-symptoms/) - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is becoming increasingly common, & affects many woman in America. Dr. David Perlmutter looks into the cause & symptoms. Read now! - [Ask Leyla: Is magnesium stearate safe?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-magnesium-stearate-safe/) - Leyla Muedin answers your questions about magnesium stearate. What is it? Is it harmful? Learn everything you need to know by reading her article now! - [14 supplements you should NEVER take - updated! (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/14-supplements-you-should-never-take-updated-part-one/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman gives 14 supplements you should never take in this updated article. Find out the common misconceptions about supplements & the dangers. - [Early exposure to dogs lowers asthma risk in children](https://drhoffman.com/article/early-exposure-to-dogs-lowers-asthma-risk-in-children/) - Dr. Galland discusses how early exposure to dogs lowers asthma risk in children. Read to learn more about this important article, & how to improve your health! - [Ask Leyla: Help! I can't have dairy. What other probiotic foods can I add to my diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-i-cant-have-dairy-what-other-probiotic-foods-can-i-add-to-my-diet/) - Leyla Muedin answers your questions about other probiotic foods you can add to your diet if you are allergic to dairy. Learn about many food options available. - [14 supplements you should NEVER take - updated! (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/14-supplements-you-should-never-take-updated-part-two/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman continues his rundown on the 14 supplements you should never take. Find out the common misconceptions about supplements & their dangers. - [10 tips for healthy exercise in fibromyalgia](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-tips-for-healthy-exercise-in-fibromyalgia/) - Read Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum 10 tips for exercising with Fibromyalgia. Don't let this chronic disorder keep you from living a healthy lifestyle. Visit our site! - [Why intravenous vitamin therapies are a mainstay of integrative practice](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-intravenous-vitamin-therapies-are-a-mainstay-of-integrative-practice/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman discusses why intravenous vitamin therapies are a mainstay of integrative practice. Read why IV therapies are important to your health. - [Ask Leyla: Are nitrites really that bad for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-nitrites-really-that-bad-for-me/) - Leyla Muedin's answers your questions about if nitrites are really that bad for me? Find out what foods have them, & how they can influence your health. - [9 things your doctor doesn't know about supplements (but definitely should)](https://drhoffman.com/article/9-things-your-doctor-doesnt-know-about-supplements-but-definitely-should/) - Dr. Ronald Hoffman talks about 9 important things your doctor doesn't know about supplements, but definitely should. Learn misconceptions about vitamins & more! - [Coffee - a healthy choice](https://drhoffman.com/article/coffee-a-healthy-choice/) - Dr. David Perlmutter discusses the positive aspects that coffee drinking can offer. Read how coffee can lower the chances of many health conditions & diseases. - [Leyla Weighs In: Turning intention into action](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-turning-intention-into-action/) - When it comes to good health practices, we all have the best intentions, right? We try to avoid making excuses to skip exercise, think twice before reaching for that second helping of dinner—or second glass of wine, and try not to cruise the internet, social media or watch TV into the wee hours. We think and - [Is the Whole30 diet right for you? (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-whole30-diet-right-for-you-part-two/) - I've just completed 1 and 1/2 cycles of the Whole30 Diet, and finally I'll share my personal impressions with you. I've already written extensively about the diet here and here. You can also listen to a podcast where I discuss it. My personal experience with the Whole30 overall was positive. After the first few days when - [Obese people need more vitamin E](https://drhoffman.com/article/obese-people-need-more-vitamin-e/) - A recent study suggests that obese people with metabolic syndrome face an unexpected quandary when it comes to vitamin E. They need more than normal levels of the vitamin because their weight and other problems are causing increased oxidativestress, but those same problems actually cause their effective use of vitamin E to be reduced. As - [Ask Leyla: How can I get through the "ketosis flu"?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-get-through-the-ketosis-flu/) - Q: I’m on a very low carb diet and my question relates to my feeling of weakness and lethargy recently. I’ve read about the “Atkins Flu” or “Ketosis Flu.” Is this what I’m experiencing? What can I do to feel better? A: First, I congratulate you for embarking on a low carb diet. Whether you’re doing it - [Asthma – An epidemic explained](https://drhoffman.com/article/asthma-an-epidemic-explained/) - So much has been written in scientific journals recently about how the loss of microbes in the gut, especially earlier in life, affects the immune system. For example, researcher Marsha Wills-Karp, at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, recently revealed how early life exposure to antibiotics is associated with a substantial increased risk for - [Frontline gets it wrong about supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/frontline-gets-it-wrong-about-supplements/) - The January 19 broadcast of PBS Frontline’s “investigative report” on supplements was so dreaded that it sent stock prices of major vitamin retailers like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe plummeting days before it aired. Accustomed to hard-hitting Frontline exposés of villains like Wall Street manipulators, corrupt politicians, greedy military contractors, industrial polluters, and Middle Eastern terrorist groups, - [To juice or not to juice?](https://drhoffman.com/article/to-juice-or-not-to-juice/) - It's the season for detox. The Internet and social media are replete with stories about the health advantages of juicing. Lets take a look at some of the pros and cons associated with this popular trend. Juicing is often advocated as a way to maximize the acknowledged benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. There's no - [Leyla Weighs In: Dietary Guidelines for Americans](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-dietary-guidelines-for-americans/) - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans was established as a tool “for professionals to help Americans make healthy choices in their daily lives to help prevent chronic disease and enjoy a healthy diet.” I’m not a fan of general guidelines because they do not take into consideration each individual’s unique biochemistry, genomics and health conditions. Having said - [Sleep your way to skinny!](https://drhoffman.com/article/sleep-your-way-to-skinny/) - Can you actually lose weight by getting more shuteye? Repeated studies show the answer is yes. Two studies done at our research center showed that having CFS or fibromyalgia results in an average weight gain of 32 ½ pounds. This happens for many reasons I'll discuss, along with showing you how to lose the weight, - [The WORST health and nutrition stories of 2015](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-worst-health-and-nutrition-stories-of-2015/) - At year's end, I customarily review the top podcasts and stories of the past year. This year, I've decided to inaugurate a new tradition. In the spirit of Worst Fashion Trends, the Darwin Awards (for stupidest ways of dying), and Rotten Tomato movies, I'm hereby offering my take on the Worst Health and Nutrition Stories of - [Ask Leyla: Why is my energy so low?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-is-my-energy-so-low/) - Q: I am a 39 year-old female with low energy. Do you have any ideas of what could be causing this, or how I could regain my energy? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious ones: Are you getting enough sleep? Most adults require six to eight hours of - [The Whole30: A review](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-whole30-a-review/) - It's January, a time for dietary rectitude. I'm resigned to the fact that I'll never be an astronaut, a Major League baseball player, or dance like Gene Kelly. Nonetheless, I CAN embark on a nutritional adventure. So, in the name of science, on Christmas Day, I took the 30-day challenge according to the guidelines outlined - [3 ways to choose health in 2016](https://drhoffman.com/article/3-ways-to-choose-health-in-2016/) - My Top 3 Health Recommendations for 2016 As you’re planning your New Year’s Resolutions, consider my list of suggestions for 2016: Exercise – Yes, you’ve heard it so many times before, but our understanding of what exercise does to enhance health is undergoing a revolution. While its been recognized for decades that aerobic exercise - [Top 10 Intelligent Medicine articles of 2015](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-10-intelligent-medicine-articles-of-2015/) - Last week, we brought you a compendium of the top podcasts of 2015. This week, as we end the year, I've curated what I consider the Top Ten Articles of 2015. These appear weekly in our newsletter, and also in our News Feed at DrHoffman.com. This year, it was tough to winnow it down to - [Top 10 Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2015](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-10-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2015/) - One of the best-kept secrets about Intelligent Medicine is that it's not just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real-time. Each week we generate 3 or 4 additional podcasts that can be accessed via your computer, tablet, or any mobile device. And every year around - [Health and Wellness for Busy Women](https://drhoffman.com/article/health-and-wellness-for-busy-women/) - Natalya Fazylova is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and an Associate Professor at the City University of New York. In her postgraduate education Dr. Fazylova became a certified Chinese Herbologist through the New York Institute of Herbal Medicine and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Dr. Fazylova specializes in - [Self-reported Penicillin allergy or chronic hives?](https://drhoffman.com/article/self-reported-penicillin-allergy-or-chronic-hives/) - Which comes first: Self-reported penicillin allergy or chronic hives? New study has shown a strong association between the two conditions. People who have self-reported penicillin allergy may have a three times greater chance of suffering from chronic hives. And people who have chronic hives tend to self-report penicillin allergy at a three times greater rate than - [21 ways to save your liver!](https://drhoffman.com/article/21-ways-to-save-your-liver/) - In this article, Dr. Ronald Hoffman describes the various ways of saving a liver. Visit our website today to read it for yourself. - [More fruits, veggies gives you healthy heart](https://drhoffman.com/article/more-fruits-veggies-gives-you-healthy-heart/) - Eat more veggies and fruits when you are young. A new study found that eating more fruits and vegetables as a young adult may keep your arteries free of heart disease 20 years later. Researchers found that eating more fruits and vegetables as young adults was associated with less calcified coronary artery plaque 20 years later. - [Can exercise combat anxiety?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-exercise-combat-anxiety/) - The benefits of exercise go far beyond the physical. Dr. Hoffman examines its positive impact on mental health. - [10 reasons why it's not your fault you're fat - UPDATED!](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-reasons-why-its-not-your-fault-youre-fat-updated/) - We've gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It's not entirely a merit system. Subtle factors beyond our immediate control subvert our efforts at - [Leyla Weighs In: The care and feeding of your taste buds](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-care-and-feeding-of-your-taste-buds/) - Leyla shares the factors that can impact our ability to taste. - [Is there such a thing as “natural Ozempic”?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-there-such-a-thing-as-natural-ozempic/) - Natural weight loss products dominated this year's IHS conference. Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at the pros and cons of these rising stars of the health industry. - [B3 in the crosshairs—should you worry?](https://drhoffman.com/article/b3-in-the-crosshairs-should-you-worry/) - Recent headlines seem to warn against too much B3. Is there actual concern, or just more fear-mongering clickbait? Dr. Hoffman sets the record straight. - [Leyla Weighs In: Autoimmune disease is on the rise](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-autoimmune-disease-is-on-the-rise/) - Why are so many more people being diagnosed with autoimmune conditions? Leyla examines some reasons for the increase. - [March tidings—the latest in health news](https://drhoffman.com/article/march-tidings-the-latest-in-health-news/) - From new weight loss drugs to microplastics potential link to heart disease, Dr. Hoffman rounds up the latest in health news headlines. - [Leyla Weighs In: Eat more fat!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-eat-more-fat/) - Many people believe a low-carb diet is much higher in protein, but fall short of the necessary fat intake. Discover how much fat you should be consuming on your low-carb diet in this article from nutritionist Leyla Muedin. - [Book Review: “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Antonio Bianco MD, Ph.D.](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-rethinking-hypothyroidism-by-antonio-bianco-md-ph-d/) - In “Rethinking Hypothyroidism,” Dr. Antonio Bianco meticulously documents the history of thyroid therapy from its inception in the 19th century to the enthronement of dogmas that currently limit patients’ access to more nuanced treatments: - [Could resilience be a key to good health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/could-resilience-be-a-key-to-good-health/) - There's a lot of buzz lately about resilience. The dictionary defines it as "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness." It may be one of the most important factors that influences our health and longevity. We all know that experiences shape the individual; early life traumas, or later life adversity, often leave a profound - [Ask Leyla: What's the difference between grass-fed and organic beef?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-difference-between-grass-fed-and-organic-beef/) - Q: I thought it was always best to eat organic foods whenever possible, but I've been told that when it comes to beef it's most important that it be grass-fed. Why is organic beef not as good as grass-fed beef? Also, I know beef contains saturated fats—are those safe to consume? What is your stance on - [Click bait health reporting: I'm calling BS on these 5 health stories](https://drhoffman.com/article/click-bait-health-reporting-im-calling-bs-on-these-5-health-stories/) - “If you're rational, you don't get to believe whatever you want to believe.”― Michael Huemer News stories on diet and health are so misleading these days. In an effort to gin up circulation, health writers are constantly searching for bizarre new angles on health stories, often jumping to unwarranted conclusions to ensnare readers. One of - [Book Review: The Allergy Solution by Leo Galland, M.D. and Jonathan Galland, J.D.](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-allergy-solution-leo-galland-jonathan-galland/) - Dr. Leo Galland is one of my most admired colleagues, to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude for providing me with the intellectual foundation for my practice of integrative medicine. This week, I had the opportunity to interview him about his new book, The Allergy Solution: Unlock the Surprising, Hidden Truth about Why You - [Leyla Weighs In: Sodium vs. potassium in hypertension](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-sodium-vs-potassium-in-hypertension/) - The sodium controversy is ongoing, with proponents of lower-sodium recommendations asserting, along with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that it be restricted to less than 2,300 mg per day (a teaspoon) and no more than 1,500 mg per day for those with prehypertension and hypertension. Some definitions from the CDC: Normal blood pressure: Less - [Leyla Weighs In: Stop punishing yourself with "all or nothing" thinking](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-stop-punishing-yourself-with-all-or-nothing-thinking/) - As humans, when it comes to changing a behavior—an attempt at self-improvement, or establishing a healthy habit, we often start off all gung ho with an “all or nothing” attitude. “This is it! I will achieve ____ (fill in goal of choice) no matter what!” It’s terrific to have the will and intestinal fortitude to - [Ask Leyla: What's your opinion on yeast-based and whole food vitamins?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-your-opinion-on-yeast-based-and-whole-food-vitamins/) - Q: Can you offer your opinion on whole food multivitamins that seem to have a yeast basis? Is the yeast base questionable even for someone without a yeast allergy or a propensity to yeast infections, or would you advise against these types of multivitamin supplements for anyone? A: Back in the day, many vitamins, especially the - [Maple syrup cures Alzheimer’s?](https://drhoffman.com/article/maple-syrup-cures-alzheimers/) - This week, Fox News published a startling report titled, “Maple syrup isn’t just delicious, it could also cure Alzheimer’s disease.” How exciting! All of the talk about the dangers of sugar go right out the window now, and we can start loading up on maple syrup, from drowning our pancakes in it to using it as a - [Easy-to-use “smart” device makes it possible to lower blood pressure naturally](https://drhoffman.com/article/easy-to-use-smart-device-makes-it-possible-to-lower-blood-pressure-naturally/) - This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I’m tremendously excited about this new, innovative natural approach to blood pressure optimization. Yes, diet, exercise, stress reduction and supplements are keys to blood pressure control, but this easy-to-use device promises to add a potent, scientifically-validated tool to help tens of millions of Americans end their reliance - [Ask Leyla: What could be causing nausea between meals?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-could-be-causing-nausea-between-meals/) - Q: I have adult female friends who are somewhat overweight who say if they don’t eat every three hours they feel nauseous and sick. The foods they eat are not from healthy sources. Is their nausea a withdrawal symptom or a real medical condition? A: Several things could be at play here. First, those who insist - [Can what you eat really damage your thyroid?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-what-you-eat-really-damage-your-thyroid/) - I'm about to embark on a discussion of one the most controversial topics I've ever touched upon. Is it Donald Trump's candidacy? Same-sex marriage? Gun control? No, none of the above. It's whether certain foods can be goitrogens, to be avoided by those with—or those at risk for—thyroid problems. Properly-speaking, the term goitrogen is a - [Histamine intolerance: A new way of looking at allergies](https://drhoffman.com/article/histamine-intolerance-a-new-way-of-looking-at-allergies/) - Do you have allergies? Sneezing, wheezing, burning eyes, or flushing, itchy skin with hives? Do certain foods trigger stomach cramps or diarrhea? Or do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, bouts of nausea, severe menstrual cramps, or panic attacks characterized by a racing heart? You've dutifully tried allergy shots—sometimes for years!—to no avail. Antihistamines - [Harvard study links e-cigarette chemicals to respiratory disease](https://drhoffman.com/article/harvard-study-links-e-cigarette-chemicals-to-respiratory-disease/) - Beware what you put into your body. It might harm you in its new disguise. Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Two other potentially harmful related - [High fructose corn syrup and the brain](https://drhoffman.com/article/high-fructose-corn-syrup-and-the-brain/) - Excessive alcohol use can cause fat accumulation in the liver. Ultimately, This accumulation of fat may lead to liver failure that may actually prove fatal. But it turns out, that there is another form of fat accumulation in the liver that has nothing to do with consumption of alcohol, hence the name non-alcoholic liver disease - [Leyla Weighs In: Size matters!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-size-matters/) - Indeed, portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size of a hockey puck back in the 1970s? Today, it’s equivalent to four or five slices of bread. And if you hollow it out, about three slices of bread. Not much better, right? And whatever happened to the 6-ounce - [Ask Leyla: What's causing my constipation, and how can I relieve it?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-causing-my-constipation-and-how-can-i-relieve-it/) - Q: I've been experiencing occasional bouts of constipation. What could be causing them, and how can I find relief? Ideally, I'd like to know of any changes I could make that would help treat the root of the problem, rather than only treating the symptoms as they arise. A: There are many reasons for constipation. Let’s explore some: - [8 reasons why it's not your fault you're fat](https://drhoffman.com/article/8-reasons-why-its-not-your-fault-youre-fat/) - We've gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It's not entirely a merit system. Subtle factors beyond our immediate control subvert our efforts at - [Paleo pitfalls](https://drhoffman.com/article/paleo-pitfalls/) - OK, so you're going to take the plunge. Captivated by articles extolling the benefits of the Paleo Diet—or perhaps inspired by my accounts of my test-drive of the Whole30—you're going to give Paleo a whirl. You're likely to shed unwanted pounds, improve your focus and concentration, enjoy boosts in your athletic performance, or reverse a - [The 7 best supplements for GERD sufferers](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-7-best-supplements-for-gerd-sufferers/) - In previous installments of this series on GERD we’ve discussed the many downsides of acid-blocking medications and why just treating acidity doesn’t get to the root cause of reflux symptoms. We’ve also tackled the question of how diet impacts GERD, and shared protocols for tapering off PPI medications like Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix. Now let’s - [Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside](https://drhoffman.com/article/clinical-focus-nicotinamide-riboside/) - I'm in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I'm constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations, I perform a lot of due diligence. I'm constantly on the lookout for the next CoQ10, curcumin, - [The top 10 "Duh!" health and nutrition stories of 2016](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-duh-health-and-nutrition-stories/) - duhdə/exclamation informalused to comment on an action perceived as foolish or stupid, or a statement perceived as obvious. From time to time, I call Intelligent Medicine listeners' and readers' attention to "Duh!" health and nutrition stories—reports so spectacularly obvious that they inspire me to highlight their archness. Here are ten of this year's stories that thoroughly - [Chronic fatigue syndrome can hit kids & teens](https://drhoffman.com/article/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-can-hit-kids-teens/) - A large study by researchers in the U.K. has shown that CFS is not an uncommon illness among children. The study was summarized in a recent report by Rick Nauert, PhD at the website PsychCentral. Sadly, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in children is not a new phenomenon. What is new, is that perhaps it - [Consider gluten sensitivity in children with psychosis](https://drhoffman.com/article/consider-gluten-sensitivity-in-children-with-psychosis/) - Hardly a day goes by without someone telling me a story about a miraculous improvement in some form of medical condition when a person decided to eliminate gluten from his or her diet. No doubt, most would find it fairly easy to accept the notion that some people may have improvement from, for example, gastrointestinal - [Leyla Weighs In: Insulin vs. glucagon: Manipulate your metabolism](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-insulin-vs-glucagon-manipulate-your-metabolism/) - You can manipulate your metabolism by changing what you eat. Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic hormones—each with very important functions. A rise in insulin will help your cells use glucose for energy and store any excess as fat. Those who have hyperinsulinism (the secretion of too much insulin) are in chronic fat storage mode. Cells - [What's your Health IQ? Round two!](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-your-health-iq-round-two/) - In a previous article, I lamented Americans' lack of health literacy and provided a quiz to seehow my readers fared. Now, I’d like to challenge you again. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, U.S. adults get a “D” in science; 22% confuse astronomy and astrology! On a general science knowledge quiz consisting - [Leyla Weighs In: High arachidonic acid? Blame corn](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-high-arachidonic-acid-blame-corn/) - Arachidonic acid is a pro-inflammatory fatty acid responsible for the production of series 2 prostaglandins, a hallmark of inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma and arthritis, to name a couple. However, arachidonic acid is not altogether a foe. It is stored in virtually all of our cell membranes and is a necessary component of - [Is spraying for Zika a health risk?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-spraying-for-zika-a-health-risk/) - War has been declared against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, carriers of the dreaded Zika virus. With some pretty solid evidence linking Zika to microcephaly, as well as Guillian-Barre syndrome, governments in affected countries are going all out as they attempt to reduce mosquito populations. Predictions now anticipate that Zika virus will soon find its way into North - [Inflammation linked with type 2 diabetes: Yale](https://drhoffman.com/article/inflammation-linked-with-type-2-diabetes-yale/) - How does insulin inhibit glucose production? A Yale-led research team has identified the molecular mechanism by which insulin normally inhibits production of glucose by the liver and why this process stops working in patients with type 2 diabetes, leading to hyperglycemia. “In the study, we set out to examine how insulin normally works to turn - [How hyperbaric oxygen therapy can transform healthcare](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-can-transform-healthcare/) - This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I'm excited to share with you something that I'm convinced is a true medical breakthrough, a therapy that has the potential to revolutionize care for a variety of extremely challenging medical conditions. From post-Lyme syndrome to chronic regional pain syndrome (formerly called reflex sympathetic dystrophy), post-stroke, poorly - [Supplement of the week: DIM](https://drhoffman.com/article/supplement-of-the-week-dim/) - Every now and then, I like to highlight a particular supplement that my audience may not be aware of, and go in-depth about its uses, benefits, and potential drawbacks. This week, I'd like to talk to you about DIM. Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a versatile nutraceutical for which I find many uses in my practice. It - [The Yeast Connection vindicated—35 years later](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-yeast-connection-vindicated-35-years-later/) - Those were heady times. It was 1984, and I had just completed medical school and training in internal medicine. As I began to see patients with enigmatic medical problems, the wholistic community was abuzz with a new concept: The Yeast Connection. The visionary behind the Yeast Connection was the late Dr. C. Orian Truss who - [Ask Leyla: Is there such a thing as an anti-herpes diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-there-such-a-thing-as-an-anti-herpes-diet/) - Q: I suffer from cold sores, and was recently told that what I eat can affect outbreaks - specifically, that nuts could be problematic. Is this true? I eat nuts daily, but should I be avoiding them to prevent herpes outbreaks? A: The herpes virus can reactivate in times of stress, a weakened immune system, or - [Ask Leyla: What's the best time of day to take my supplements?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-best-time-of-day-to-take-my-supplements/) - Q: Are there better times of day to take supplements? I know such vitamins as A, C, D, etc., should be taken with meals, but what about magnesium, CoQ10 and fish oil? Are there more benefits to taking them at certain times of day, such as before bedtime? A: Thank you for this excellent question. - [There’s no one-size-fits-all diet, according to new research](https://drhoffman.com/article/theres-no-one-size-fits-all-diet-according-to-new-research-2/) - Are you whipsawed by the conflicting claims for the low-fat, fiber-rich, plant-based diet vs. the high-fat, low-carb, animal protein-based diet? How could BOTH be effective for certain people to optimize their metabolisms and achieve weight loss goals, while leaving others high-and-dry in terms of diet success? We've seen a lot of diet fads: raw foods, - [Understanding the 7 types of fibromyalgia pain](https://drhoffman.com/article/understanding-the-7-types-of-fibromyalgia-pain/) - What if Fibromyalgia pain was optional? In the thousands of people I've treated for fibromyalgia, I can count on my fingers how many I've not been able to get pain free, or at least get good solid pain relief, where it no longer interfered with their lives. But first it helps to understand what the - [Could a vegetarian diet undermine your mental health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/could-a-vegetarian-diet-undermine-your-mental-health/) - I saw it on Drudge: "The Scary Mental Health Risks of Going Meatless," a story in Women's Health magazine. Predictably, this ignited a media feeding frenzy: "Plant-Based Diets May Hike Mental Health Risks" — CNBC "Vegetarian Diets Linked to Emotional, Mental Problems" — Latino Post "Research Points To Mental Health Risks Associated With Meatless Diet" - [Leyla Weighs In: Stay well during the Holidays](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-stay-well-during-the-holidays/) - Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them from your diet or at the very least keep your consumption of them to a minimum over the Holidays. Eat twice as many vegetables as you do fruits. Drink water, not juice or - [Leyla Weighs In: Medical management or nutritional cure?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-medical-management-or-nutritional-cure/) - Ask yourself: Do you simply want to take a prescription to manage your symptoms, or seek out the root cause of your trouble to effectively treat and eradicate it? - [Can spring allergies make you tired, achy and blue?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-spring-allergies-make-you-tired-achy-and-blue/) - Learn the impact seasonal allergies can have on your mental and physical health. - [Leyla Weighs In: Lessening the impact of chronic stress](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-lessening-the-impact-of-chronic-stress/) - Longterm stress can have myriad negative health effects, and unhealthy coping mechanisms can make things even worse. Learning how to support yourself during stressful times is vital. - [More good news about olive leaf extract](https://drhoffman.com/article/more-good-news-about-olive-leaf-extract/) - The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds in scientific literature. Yet, people are still not aware of the amazing healing powers of another component - [Ask Leyla: Which type of exercise is healthier: endurance training or intervals?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-type-of-exercise-is-healthier-endurance-training-or-intervals/) - Q: Which is preferable for health and conditioning, long, grueling marathons or relatively short bursts of intense aerobic activity? Some say the latter is more natural. A: Let me first say, I think all forms of exercise are beneficial to maintaining good health and a healthy weight—critical components of an overall healthy life. And for those of - [Ask Leyla: What foods should I avoid with diverticulosis?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-foods-should-i-avoid-with-diverticulosis/) - Q: I have recently been diagnosed with diverticulosis. I am researching which foods to avoid and which to eat – however, I’m getting conflicting information. Can you clear this up for me? A: Diverticulosis is very common, especially in those over the age of 50. Typically discovered during colonoscopy for colon cancer screening, it is the formation - [NEWSFLASH: Heartburn not caused by excess acidity!](https://drhoffman.com/article/newsflash-heartburn-not-caused-by-excess-acidity/) - For nearly 80 years it’s been unchallenged scientific dogma that heartburn (more recently dubbed GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a matter of unchecked acid secretion. Tens of millions of Americans have chewed calcium pills, quaffed 1st generation acid blockers (Zantac, Pepcid), and now are reliant on even more powerful proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec, - [How to reduce your dependency on acid-blocking meds - or eliminate them entirely!](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-reduce-your-dependency-on-acid-blocking-meds-or-eliminate-them-entirely/) - In last week's article, I outlined some of the downsides of PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)—powerful acid-blocking drugs used to treat GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease). These include Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex, Zegerid, Dexilant, and Prevacid. These drugs are cash cows for Big Pharma, ringing in billions in sales annually. For short-term treatment of serious ulcers, they - [Ask Leyla: Do you have any tips for maintaining my ketogenic diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-do-you-have-any-tips-for-maintaining-my-ketogenic-diet/) - Q: I have tried somewhat successfully to burn my persistent fat with this diet but find the 20-30 grams daily carbohydrate allowance hard to maintain. I also like to enjoy a glass or two of good red wine with dinner and have found that this seems to throw my ketosis out the fat burning window. A: Most - [Leyla Weighs In: Health is wealth](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-health-is-wealth/) - “When you have your health, you have everything.” I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true! In fact, this message is more important today than at any other time in our lives. The state of our healthcare system is growing more precarious with every passing enrollment period. Health insurance companies are charging more - [The best drink for anyone with allergies or inflammation](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-best-drink-for-anyone-with-allergies-or-inflammation/) - For over 3,000 years, tea has been used as a medicinal beverage. Now modern science has discovered that a special type of tea, oolong, may offer unique anti-allergic benefits. Oolong tea is made from partially fermented tea leaves, giving it a distinctive mellow flavor. Chinese oolong is aged longer than Formosan oolong. Tea leaves are - [Ask Leyla: Gluten sensitivity vs. celiac disease](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-gluten-sensitivity-vs-celiac-disease/) - Q: It seems like the phrase "gluten free" is everywhere these days, and I hear a lot about gluten sensitivity/intolerance and celiac disease. Are these the same thing? And if not, what's the difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity? A: According to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there is a spectrum of gluten-related disorders, - [New study showing flu vaccine recipients get more flu branded as “misinformation”](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-study-showing-flu-vaccine-recipients-get-more-flu-branded-as-misinformation/) - Dr. Hoffman takes a closer look at a controversial new vaccine study. - [Clinical Focus: The cancer-preventive properties of sulforaphane](https://drhoffman.com/article/clinical-focus-the-cancer-preventive-properties-of-sulforaphane/) - Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Young broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are a particularly rich source of sulforaphane, which is actually derived from a precursor compound called glucoraphinin (more - [My foray into personalized genetic testing (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-foray-into-personalized-genetic-testing-part-two/) - In Part One of this article, I discussed some of the limitations of Ancestry.com and 23andMe. So, wanting to take a deeper dive into my genetic traits, I crunched the raw data I’d received using several services which promise more comprehensive analysis. First, I subscribed to www.LiveWello.com. LiveWello offers analysis based on SNPs (single-nucleotide polymorphisms) - [Ask Leyla: Why should I only make smoothies one serving at a time?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-should-i-only-make-smoothies-one-serving-at-a-time/) - Q: I've heard you mention that when making a smoothie you should make only enough for one serving. Why is that? I’ve been making five days worth on Sunday to last each morning of the week. Are my time-saving efforts backfiring on me somehow? A: I have rules for smoothies: Never drink more than you would - [Leyla Weighs In: Eat pasta to get skinny? Not so fast](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-eat-pasta-to-get-skinny-not-so-fast/) - Oh but wouldn’t it be great if it were true? I have the study in hand so let me break it down for you: As reported in Nutrition & Diabetes, this observational study’s objective was to examine any association, if one exists, between pasta consumption as part of a Mediterranean diet and its impact on body - [5 incredible Alzheimer’s facts you probably don’t know](https://drhoffman.com/article/5-incredible-alzheimers-facts-you-probably-dont-know/) - Today, take a moment to consider these five amazing facts about Alzheimer’s Disease. How many did you know before reading? Alzheimer’s is preventable. More than 50% of Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented with specific attention to certain modifiable factors like amount of physical exercise, blood pressure and blood sugar level (according to researchers at the - [Probiotics for childhood ear infections](https://drhoffman.com/article/probiotics-for-childhood-ear-infections/) - Kids get a lot of ear infections. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 80% of children will experience at least one event of an acute ear infection, technically called acute otitis media (AOM). Often, as a consequence of AOM, kids will continue to have ear problems called secretary otitis media (SOM), characterized - [Listen to your gut: What your microbiome can tell you about your overall health](https://drhoffman.com/article/listen-to-your-gut-what-your-microbiome-can-tell-you-about-your-overall-health/) - In previous weeks, I described my foray into personalized genetic analysis. New discoveries have extended our concept of “self”; it turns out that our bodies’ cells are vastly outnumbered by the micro-organisms that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts (the microbiome). These bacteria, fungi, and viruses have a critical impact on our immunity, our metabolism, our digestion - [Is your BBQ killing you? Your personal anti-AGEing program](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-your-bbq-killing-you-your-personal-anti-ageing-program/) - With summer in full swing, many of us are taking advantage of the warm temps by firing up the BBQ grill. Nothing compares with the savory taste of seared meat, seafood, poultry, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables like peppers, endives and fennel, and even fruits like pineapple and peaches. But, alas, this - [Can a low-salt diet actually be BAD for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-a-low-salt-diet-actually-be-bad-for-you/) - I consume lots of salt. I eat sour pickles and sauerkraut. I liberally salt my eggs, meat, poultry and fish. I take seriously the derivation of the word “salad” from the Latin “sal” [pronounced sel], which roughly translated means salted raw vegetables, and so wield the salt shaker aggressively over my lettuce, arugula or kale. - [Leyla Weighs In: "Do you want fries with that?"—The dangers of acrylamide](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-do-you-want-fries-with-that-the-dangers-of-acrylamide/) - What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees F). The chemical reaction known as Maillard browning occurs when amino acids (such as asparagine) and sugars - [Leyla weighs in: Take good care of yourself](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-take-good-care-of-yourself/) - While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and age us. Eliminate them from your diet. Eat more vegetables than fruit. Drink water, - [Ask Leyla: Bowels Movements: What’s regular?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-bowels-movements-whats-regular/) - Q: A lot of health gurus brag that they move their bowels three times daily. It seems one consistent bowel movement around the same time every day seems more natural. How important do you think it is to move your bowels three times a day, instead of just once? To me it seems like those - [Leyla Weighs In: Why I hate restaurant “children’s menus”](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-why-i-hate-restaurant-childrens-menus/) - Full disclosure: I do not have children—by choice. But this does not preclude me from having a strong opinion about how we feed our kids. Check out any popular restaurant menu—especially chain restaurants where families often gather—and you’ll see the following options on the children’s menu: Chicken tenders, hot dogs, mac ‘n cheese. A glut - [My triathlon comeback](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-triathlon-comeback/) - Over the years I’ve competed in at least 15 triathlons. I was a late-bloomer, starting 25 years ago at the age of 38. Triathlons consist of consecutive swim/bike/run segments, ranging from short sprints to medium Olympic distance, to truly grueling Ironman and half-Ironman competitions. I’ve only done Olympic races. You can learn all about Olympic - ["Death by Food Pyramid": A review](https://drhoffman.com/article/death-by-food-pyramid-a-review/) - Updated: September 8, 2016 The Food Pyramid, created by the USDA in 1992, has now been conclusively demonstrated to have undermined Americans’ health. While it has held sway, diabetes and obesity rates have soared in America. Food manufacturers have capitalized on the Food Pyramid’s recommendations to add token amounts of “whole grains” to foods such - [The roadmap for extending longevity has been discovered: Are you following it?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-roadmap-for-extending-longevity-has-been-discovered-are-you-following-it/) - This month, in a landmark article in the journal Cell, an international consortium of anti-aging researchers published a prescription for grabbing the reins of longevity. They boldly assert that “The main features of the ‘westernized lifestyle, including hypercaloric nutrition and sedentariness, can accelerate aging as they have detrimental metabolic consequences . . . the introduction - [Migraine headache remedy for treatment and prevention](https://drhoffman.com/article/migraine-headache-remedy-for-treatment-and-prevention/) - Migraine headaches represent a serious health issue in America today, and the statistics are staggering. As many as 13% of adults experience migraine headaches, and as many as 5 million experience at least one migraine attack each month. In fact, more than 90% of people who have a migraine headache are completely unable to function normally during - [8 reasons why the FDA's recent ban on anti-bacterial cleansers is a good idea](https://drhoffman.com/article/8-reasons-why-the-fdas-recent-ban-on-anti-bacterial-cleansers-is-a-good-idea/) - I'm not always the biggest fan of the Food and Drug Administration. Their efforts to curtail access to supplements are misguided. They miss the boat with drug approvals on medications that subsequently cause injury and death. But, this time, I stand firmly behind FDA's decision to ban anti-bacterial soaps. Specifically, the ban extends to 19 - [Ask Leyla: How can fostering good gut bacteria help reduce my kidney stones?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-fostering-good-gut-bacteria-help-reduce-my-kidney-stones/) - 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 the incidence of kidney stones. How can I colonize my gut with this helpful bacteria? - [Ask Leyla: Which is most important for weight loss: exercise or diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-is-most-important-for-weight-loss-exercise-or-diet/) - Q: I've been trying to lose weight, but I'm not sure whose advice to follow. I know that it's important to both eat right and exercise, but is one more important than the other? If I ramp up the exercise, can I cheat a little on the diet? A: Truth be told: Approximately 80% of - [Ask Leyla: Am I overdoing it on omega-6 fats?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-am-i-overdoing-it-on-omega-6-fats/) - Q: In an effort to avoid packaged breakfast cereals and bread for breakfast, I eat a concoction of various nuts and seeds which I mix up myself. I eat that about four days a week, eggs the other days. Is the nut mixture overloading me on omega 6 fatty acids? A: First, I want to commend you - [Why you shouldn’t get your health advice from celebrities](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-you-shouldnt-get-your-health-advice-from-celebrities/) - Stars are lining up, telling us how to vote, what wireless networks to use, what luxury cars to drive. Now they're weighing in on our health choices. Recently, Ben Stiller offered his take on the PSA test, a screening exam that's designed to predict the risk of prostate cancer. In a well-publicized essay, Stiller claims - [Are "paleo snacks" an oxymoron?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-paleo-snacks-an-oxymoron/) - Recently, a well-meaning patient, apparently inspired by my foray into the Whole30, brought me a Paleo "bar" as a treat. The gesture was appreciated, and I was thankful, but after the patient left, I perused the ingredients: Dates, Egg Whites, Pecans, Cashews, Sea Salt, Natural Maple Flavor. What could possibly go wrong? The Nutrition Facts disclosed - [Test your "Health IQ" – round three!](https://drhoffman.com/article/test-your-health-iq-round-three/) - It’s that time again! Time for another installment of Intelligent Medicine’s “Test Your Health IQ” quiz. You can also test your knowledge in our previous quizzes, part one and part two. According to an article in The Los Angeles Times, American adults get a "D" in science. In fact, 22% confuse astronomy and astrology! On a - [Ask Leyla: Are protein bars a healthy meal replacement?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-protein-bars-a-healthy-meal-replacement/) - Q: I see protein bars and meal replacement bars advertised everywhere, but I've always wondered if they're really "good" for you. What do you think of protein bars? Are they a healthy snack or meal replacement? A: My biggest pet peeve with protein bars is they are all sweet, not savory. For example, is there such - [Ask Leyla: How can one alleviate joint pain?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-one-alleviate-joint-pain/) - Q: My mother suffers from joint pain. She is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise. Is there anything she can take to alleviate her joint pain? A: Joint pain can occur for many reasons, not least of all, diet. A low-inflammatory diet which eliminates vegetable oils (including hydrogenated oils), sugars, sugar substitutes, - [Sudden cardiac death – magnesium reduces risk](https://drhoffman.com/article/sudden-cardiac-death-magnesium-reduces-risk/) - More than half of men and two thirds of women who experience sudden death from cardiac causes do not present any clinically recognized heart disease before they die. That means they hadn’t been diagnosed with angina, or narrowing of the coronary arteries. Basically, assessments by their doctors, if indeed these assessments were carried out, did - [Ask Leyla: Should I be avoiding soy?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-avoiding-soy/) - Q: I read various health newsletters, books, and websites on nutritional advice, and I’d like your opinion on something I recently came across. It was one of those click-bait videos whose tagline was: “Which health food you should be avoiding?” It turns out it's soy! I've been a big fan of tofu in my stir-fry, - [The ugly truth emerges about synthetic thyroid medication](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-ugly-truth-emerges-about-synthetic-thyroid-medication/) - A new study confirms something that I've believed from the very start of my medical career: For many patients, standard synthetic thyroid medication (Synthroid, levo-thyroxine) doesn't work well. About 15 percent of the 10-12 million people in the U.S. with hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, continue to feel sick despite following the standard of care recommended - [Yet more reasons to go gluten-free](https://drhoffman.com/article/yet-more-reasons-to-go-gluten-free/) - These days, so many people are going gluten-free. With the advent of books like “Grain-Brain”and “Wheat Belly,” the trend is gaining impetus. But some persist in dismissing the demonization of gluten as a passing fad: “Does it Even Matter if Gluten Sensitivity is Bogus?” –PLOSblogs “Gluten Intolerance is Apparently Bullsh*t” –Jezebel “Your Gluten Allergy is Fake - [Is the "pandemic" of vitamin D deficiency exaggerated?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-pandemic-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-exaggerated/) - Eclipsed by post-election media coverage, this is clearly the big health/nutrition story of the week. The press uncritically parroted the unwarranted conclusions of a New England Journal of Medicine op-ed: "Vitamin D deficiency widely overestimated, doctors warn" "Vitamin D deficiency is over-rated—is your doctor fooling you?" "Doctors claim that too much vitamin D is bad - [The real reason GMO matters](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-real-reason-gmo-matters/) - When I lecture to the general public, as well as to healthcare professionals, I often ask the question, “How do you feel about GMO foods?” The results are almost universally negative. Generally, the audiences come to the conclusion that, for whatever reason, GMO foods are “bad.” My next question probes a bit further: why? It’s at - [Reversing Alzheimer’s with probiotics?](https://drhoffman.com/article/reversing-alzheimers-with-probiotics/) - 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 gut bacteria enhance inflammation. So it seemed quite reasonable to assume that damage to, and - [Leyla Weighs In: Healing Your Gut](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-healing-your-gut-2/) - 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. What we know is that two of the most profound influences on gut integrity are - [Ask Leyla: Is Greek yogurt good for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-greek-yogurt-good-for-me/) - Q: I’ve become quite confused about Greek yogurt. I look at sugar labels on everything and if it’s too high, I don’t eat it. I love Greek yogurt and usually add fruit, nuts or both, sometimes a little oatmeal, chia seeds and/or ground flax meal. I’ve often read dairy isn’t good for us. Then I read - [Leyla Weighs In: The Healthiest Diet on the Planet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-healthiest-diet-on-the-planet/) - What if I told you that the healthiest diet includes pizza, pasta, pancakes...and sugar? You would either jump up and down with glee or scratch your head in confusion, yes? Well, this is the claim of one Dr. John McDougall, whose name may sound familiar – he’s the author of many bestselling books and founder - [Are fruit and veggie pills really as effective as they claim?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-fruit-and-veggie-pills-really-as-effective-as-they-claim/) - It's been a bad season for veracity (witness our recent political campaigns!): Unfounded claims abound. Product pitches assault us with no tether to reality. Science is misappropriated for commercial gain. One example of such things: fruit and veggie pills that claim they can take the place of the whole foods you're not including enough of - [Why I've finally taken up yoga in my sixties — and why you should too](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-ive-finally-taken-up-yoga-in-my-sixties-and-why-you-should-too/) - I told a patient the other day that I had decided to take up yoga. “You already do enough, Dr. Hoffman!” she exclaimed. OK, I do a lot. I regularly run, bike or spin, swim, and do some strength training. I’ve lately picked up a weekly core strengthening class. I’ve sometimes said that, as an - [Top 10 Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2016](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-10-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2016/) - As the year draws to a close, I wanted to remind all my readers that Intelligent Medicine is more than just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real-time. Each week, we also generate 4 additional podcasts that can be accessed via your computer, iPad, or - [Is diagnosing “pre-diabetes” medical overkill?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-diagnosing-pre-diabetes-medical-overkill/) - A controversy has been brewing in the medical world over “overdiagnosis.” In fact, Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health is the title of a book by H. Gilbert Welch, MD, professor of Medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. The book is described as follows: “A complex web - [13 holiday survival tips](https://drhoffman.com/article/13-holiday-survival-tips/) - The "holiday season" is now fully underway. It's supposed to be a joyous time, full of fellowship, happiness and hope, but for many it's a time of stress and excess. We embark on a non-stop "potlatch" of overeating and drinking, our exercise resolutions fall by the wayside, we shop incessantly and rack up credit card - [Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help my son manage his alcohol addiction?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-dietary-changes-help-my-son-manage-his-alcohol-addiction/) - Q: My son who is in his late twenties has had a drinking/drug problem for years. I do not know after reading your article whether it is actually alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Regardless, it has become a real problem both personally and professionally. He got involved further with cocaine and crack cocaine, but it seems that - [Making sense of "net carbs"](https://drhoffman.com/article/making-sense-of-net-carbs/) - Now that the low-carbohydrate dietary recommendations have really taken hold, we are beginning to see quite a bit more information about nutrition labeling that not only describes total carbohydrate content of a particular food, but also indicates “net carbs.” Depending on the type of food, there may, in fact, actually be a significant difference between these two - [Paleo pitfalls](https://drhoffman.com/article/paleo-pitfalls-3/) - OK, so you're going to take the plunge. Captivated by articles extolling the benefits of the Paleo Diet—perhaps inspired by my accounts of my test-drive of the Whole30—you're going to give Paleo a whirl. Fine. You're likely to shed unwanted pounds, improve your focus and concentration, enjoy boosts in your athletic performance, or reverse a - [A nerd in the kitchen: A review of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-nerd-in-the-kitchen-a-review-of-the-food-lab-better-home-cooking-through-science-by-j-kenji-lopez-alt/) - I consider myself a “good” cook. I come up with ingenious ways to tweak recipes replete with grains, dairy, soy sauce and poor quality oils to turn out reasonable facsimiles of popular dishes with substitute ingredients that conform to Paleo standards. I’m decent with the grill, turning out passable steaks, burgers, sausages, chicken and fish - [Top 10 supplements for 2017](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-10-supplements-for-2017/) - It's time to announce my candidates for Top Ten Supplements for 2017. There are some oldies but goodies here, as well as some newbies. It's hard to narrow my choices to just ten, because there are so many exciting supplements out there (many of which I take!), but you can't go wrong starting with these: - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s 2017! A great time to establish healthy new habits](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-2017-a-great-time-to-establish-healthy-new-habits/) - Experts say we don’t actually break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. Eating is a behavior. If you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family table, you are likely eating too fast. Make it a new habit to eat more slowly. Remind yourself to - [Ask Leyla: Could my recent move be causing my hair loss and chest congestion?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-could-my-recent-move-be-causing-my-hair-loss-and-chest-congestion/) - Q: I recently moved to California from New Jersey about 2 months ago. Since this move I’ve been experiencing hair loss, dry skin and chest congestion. The chest congestion is persistent. I saw a doctor who told me that I don't have asthma and prescribed a homeopathic expectorant. Otherwise, I don't feel ill. I'm female, 44 - [Test Your Health IQ: Round four!](https://drhoffman.com/article/test-your-health-iq-round-four/) - This is the 4th in our series of Health IQ tests. If you haven't already, please take a crack at our previous challenges: Round One, Round Two, and Round Three According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, American adults get a "D" in science; 22% confuse astronomy and astrology! On a general science - [Leyla Weighs In: Reduce Food Waste](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-reduce-food-waste/) - According to the USDA Office of The Chief Economist, in 2010 “31 percent of food loss at the retail and consumer levels corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food.” As a result, the USDA, EPA, and even the FDA are responding with a plan that even I can get behind: - [Ask Leyla: What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-should-i-do-to-prepare-for-pregnancy/) - Q: What basic supplements and foods should a woman choose who is considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup and ascertain any vitamin deficiencies or any other abnormalities prior to becoming pregnant but I’m - [How “sugar-free” spells danger](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-sugar-free-spells-danger/) - Diet books, as a category, are among the most popular titles sold in bookstores, and with good reason. With soaring rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions, and an overall lack of any meaningful “medical” fixes for these issues, consumers are desperately seeking out other venues that may provide answers and actionable - [What you need to know about glaucoma](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-glaucoma/) - Did you know that glaucoma is the second most common form of progressive blindness in the U.S., after macular degeneration? Or that it is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans and Hispanics? In fact, glaucoma is estimated to affect over 4 million Americans—but only half of them know it. Heralded by losses at the - [Revisiting salt intake – are you eating too much or too little?](https://drhoffman.com/article/revisiting-salt-intake-are-you-eating-too-much-or-too-little/) - All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. — Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher (1788 – 1860) Last year, I weighed in on the salt controversy in an article I'm reprising below. It's gratifying to me that my iconoclastic views about salt - [Cold, painful fingertips? Try these remedies!](https://drhoffman.com/article/cold-painful-fingertips-try-these-remedies/) - Over 45 years ago in college, as a recently transplanted Southern Californian newly arrived in New York City, I suffered from painful, white, numb fingertips during a record cold winter. Ski trips were a misery, as even the most insulated mittens proved a poor match for the frigid winds. Today, I face winters with equanimity. - [Iron: Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?](https://drhoffman.com/article/iron-do-you-want-to-hear-the-good-news-or-the-bad-news-first/) - Iron is an essential nutrient, but it has its dark side as well. Deficiency is common, and can result in a multitude of problems. But excess iron also poses serious health risks. Historical fact #1: The Lancet, the leading international medical journal, was so named after the common practice of bloodletting, which was felt to - [Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-are-we-destined-to-lose-muscle-mass-as-we-age/) - Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! Current recommendations for daily protein intake, 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight, have been challenged for being insufficient to obtaining - [Important news about antibiotics: Antibiotics damage mitochondria](https://drhoffman.com/article/important-news-about-antibiotics-antibiotics-damage-mitochondria/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a quarter billion courses of antibiotics are dispensed to outpatients in America each year. That means that five out of every six people, on average, are getting a prescription for an antibiotic. The CDC tells us: At least 30% of antibiotics prescribed in - [Bergamot: A promising new cardio-protective nutraceutical](https://drhoffman.com/article/bergamot-a-promising-new-cardio-protective-nutraceutical/) - Bergamot is a relative newcomer to the supplement industry. I’ve heard of its heart benefits, and I’ve been evaluating it for a couple of years. I’m an early adopter, but I perform my due diligence before jumping on board with every new craze. It’s not enough that a product has a good backstory and scientific - [When it comes to heart disease, can lifestyle overcome bad genes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/when-it-comes-to-heart-disease-can-lifestyle-overcome-bad-genes/) - It started with a Facebook post. A couple of weeks ago, I uploaded a video of Bob Harper with the comment: "'Biggest Loser' celebrity trainer, proponent of low-fat, 'carb-friendly' diet, suffers heart attack at 51, blames 'bad genes'." Harper is seen in the video on a recent appearance on the Rachel Ray Show, explaining his - [Mental health: Nutrition matters!](https://drhoffman.com/article/mental-health-nutrition-matters/) - 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 for many Intelligent Medicine articles and podcasts in the new year. Presenter after presenter laid out the - [Leyla Weighs In: Four causes for IBS](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-four-causes-for-ibs/) - IBS has increased dramatically over the last decade, and the causes are numerous. In this article, Leyla Muedin focuses on four of them. - [America’s food fight](https://drhoffman.com/article/americas-food-fight/) - There’s a food fight going on in America, and it’s being waged at the highest levels of government, academia, agribusiness, and the medical establishment. - [Ask Leyla: It's IBS Awareness Month – what can I do to manage my IBS?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-its-ibs-awareness-month-what-can-i-do-to-manage-my-ibs/) - Q: I just found out I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I go from diarrhea to constipation and it’s been happening for the last month. It’s hard to leave the house! My doctor said to take Imodium when it happens, but I don’t want to live like that. Any suggestions? A: Unfortunately, Imodium is only taking - [A connection between autism and glyphosate](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-connection-between-autism-and-glyphosate/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the prevalence of autism continues to rise here in America. Their surveillance study identified autism spectrum disorder in an incredible 1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls). Clearly, no one yet knows the cause of autism, but more and more - [Leyla Weighs In: Shedding light on health statistics vs. outcomes](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-shedding-light-on-health-statistics-vs-outcomes/) - On an almost daily basis, we are bombarded with frightening health reports. Claims such as “50,000 people will die of colon cancer this year,” or “prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men,” or “one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.” These remarks are worrying - [Leyla Weighs In: A urine test to determine a healthy diet](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-a-urine-test-to-determine-a-healthy-diet/) - Scientists in London have developed a urine test that measures the healthfulness of an individual’s diet. Published in the journal Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, the study utilizes a quick five-minute test which measures metabolites of foods caused by their breakdown, such as fish, poultry, red meat and produce. This urine analysis also reveals how much - [18 allergy-busting supplements you should take, and 10 things you need to avoid to survive this allergy season](https://drhoffman.com/article/18-allergy-busting-supplements-you-should-take-and-10-things-you-need-to-avoid-to-survive-this-allergy-season/) - Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2016-17! It seems like it's been an interminably cold spring, but you've made it. The Freeze has lifted, but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Spring blossoms will soon adorn our trees, and our cars and patios will be coated with a dusting of yellowish-green pollen. For spring allergy sufferers, that - [PhytoGuard®: Your 'one-stop-shop' for phytonutrient benefits](https://drhoffman.com/article/phytoguard-your-one-stop-shop-for-phytonutrient-benefits/) - I first became cognizant of the vast potential of concentrated nutraceuticals derived from plants known to support health in the late 1980s. Prior to that, the supplement industry proffered teas and powdered extracts that were basically ground-up plant material. These imparted certain benefits of botanical sources, but were weak and without standardization. Two trends converged - [Ask Leyla: Which formulation of magnesium is right for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-formulation-of-magnesium-is-right-for-me/) - Q: I wanted to add magnesium to my supplement routine, but there are so many options, I don't know where to start! Can you tell me which formulations are best for things like heart health, soothing anxiety, or even just overall good health? A: Magnesium is an important mineral involved in many essential biochemical functions including - [Ask Leyla: Is there a supplement that can help with my sugar cravings?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-there-a-supplement-that-can-help-with-my-sugar-cravings/) - Q: I know that too much sugar in my diet is a bad idea, but I get awful sugar cravings, and don't know how to fight them. I want to take steps to lower my sugar intake, and to diminish cravings. Is there a supplement I can take to help reduce the cravings? A: First, let’s - [Is gluten-free toxic?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-gluten-free-toxic/) - I’ve been getting a lot of e-mail and social media messages over the past few weeks about a recent publication that purports that going off gluten-containing foods will increase a person’s risk of arsenic and mercury toxicity. The report, appearing in Science Daily, has clearly caused a stir amongst the gluten-free community. I mean after - [Innovative therapies for Multiple Sclerosis](https://drhoffman.com/article/innovative-therapies-for-multiple-sclerosis/) - In a previous newsletter article and accompanying podcast, I outlined a dietary and supplement program for multiple sclerosis. We also interviewed Dr. Terry Wahls, herself an MS sufferer, who attained remission through application of a Paleo Diet (the Wahls Protocol). This week, I’m going to summarize research on several adjunctive therapies for MS that I've - [The top 15 supplements for natural MS treatment](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-top-15-supplements-for-natural-ms-treatment/) - 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 (and many carry with them serious side effects), natural therapies have a dramatic impact on - [Dispatches from the front lines of nutrition—what you need to know about the latest health headlines](https://drhoffman.com/article/dispatches-from-the-front-lines-of-nutrition-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-health-headlines/) - As part of our mission here at Intelligent Medicine, I try to keep my readers apprised of the latest in health news. This week, I’m bringing you three stories that caught my eye from the realm of nutrition, and offering my take on each of them. Folic Acid vs. Uric Acid: In a study of - [Ask Leyla: Does the paleo diet cause gluconeogenesis?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-does-the-paleo-diet-cause-gluconeogenesis/) - Q: Do ketogenic paleo diets cause any muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? A: Gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”) is made in the liver from amino acids—the building blocks of protein—to support blood sugar metabolism known as glycolysis. These amino acids can be pulled from muscle and/or otherwise supported by dietary protein. Here are the scenarios for - [Ask Leyla: Help! I’ve increased my fat intake and now I’m gaining weight!](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-ive-increased-my-fat-intake-and-now-im-gaining-weight-2/) - Q: With all the information regarding fat not making you fat, I have replaced skim milk with my 5 cups of decaf coffee a day with full fat milk. My problem is I have gained a solid 10 pounds since this change 3 months ago. Other than replacing my skim milk, there is nothing I’m really - [Why supplementing with prebiotic fiber makes sense](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-supplementing-with-prebiotic-fiber-makes-sense/) - While there has been so much attention given in recent years to the importance of probiotics across a wide spectrum of important aspects of human physiology, we are just beginning to see an expansion of the medical literature clarifying the importance of prebiotic fiber as it relates to health. Prebiotic fiber is a type of - [Hydration: A matter of life and death](https://drhoffman.com/article/hydration-a-matter-of-life-and-death/) - “Make sure you stay well hydrated!” As a health imperative, it seems a little lightweight—unless you happen to be a Tour de France contestant. It conjures up visions of legions of ultra-thin young women obsessively slugging back mountain water in plastic bottles like cowboys swilling whiskey in a Wild West saloon. Too often doctors are - [To salt or not to salt . . .](https://drhoffman.com/article/to-salt-or-not-to-salt/) - It’s pretty standard nutrition advice that limiting sodium consumption is a good thing. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge adults to not exceed 2300 milligrams of sodium per day, equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. Americans consume on average, upwards of 3500 milligrams per day, and a sizable proportion of the population consumes far more. - [How come Americans are getting fatter—when they’re NOT eating more and exercising less?](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-come-americans-are-getting-fatter-when-theyre-not-eating-more-and-exercising-less/) - 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 has soared from 14% to 42%. The prevailing explanation is that we’re simply consuming more - [All disease begins in the gut](https://drhoffman.com/article/all-disease-begins-in-the-gut/) - "All Disease Begins in the Gut." It's a quote attributed to the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates nearly 2500 years ago. Traditional medical systems acknowledged the primacy of the gut; many remedies for systemic disorders involved purgatives to expel toxins and pernicious humors. With the Scientific Revolution, the emergence of a rationalistic model ushered in insights - [11 reasons why you should be using extra virgin olive oil](https://drhoffman.com/article/11-reasons-why-you-should-be-using-extra-virgin-olive-oil/) - The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds in scientific literature. It’s long been established that the Mediterranean Diet, rich in unrefined olive oil, confers - [Ask Leyla: Are microwave ovens safe?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-microwave-ovens-safe/) - Q: Do you think microwave ovens are safe? Do you use them? A: I do own a microwave oven and use it mostly to reheat leftovers. I don’t use it to thaw or cook proteins such as meat or chicken because I don’t like the texture or consistency of the food. However, I will use it to - [Ask Leyla: What are the rules of snacking?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-the-rules-of-snacking/) - Q: I’m often at a loss when it comes to snacking. Is it healthy/necessary to eat between meals? Sometimes when I snack, I don't feel full, or I find myself hungry again just a little while later. What types of snacks do you recommend? A: Here are the rules of snacking: First, do you require a snack? Are you - [Ask Leyla: How can I use coconut oil in my cooking?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-use-coconut-oil-in-my-cooking/) - Q: You tout the benefits of coconut oil, and how it's more appropriate for high-heat cooking than some other oils—but I no longer fry foods. What other ways can I use it? A: There are many ways to use coconut oil in cooking but first I’m compelled to tell you about its benefits. Because it’s a medium - [Why I liberally indulge in high-test chocolate](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-i-liberally-indulge-in-high-test-chocolate/) - 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 dollars in sales internationally, of which 22.4 billion is in the U.S. alone. Consumption is - [Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat](https://drhoffman.com/article/sorry-vegans-but-humans-were-designed-to-eat-some-meat/) - Paleo is popular today, but what are the scientific underpinnings for emulating our primitive ancestors? I was an anthropology major in college, so these questions fascinate me, and lately I’ve been catching up on the scientific literature on the evolution of proto-humans. It’s said that “The Devil can quote scriptures to his purpose,” and proponents - [How a raw foods diet can make you sick](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-a-raw-foods-diet-can-make-you-sick/) - Picking up on last week’s newsletter theme (“Sorry vegans, but humans were designed to eat (some) meat”), here are some reflections based on the anthropology research I’ve been “boning up” on over the past couple of weeks. Raw foods enthusiasts point to the health benefits of a diet consisting of fresh, uncooked vegetables, fruits, juices, - [American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded saturated fat recommendations](https://drhoffman.com/article/american-heart-association-doubles-down-on-outmoded-saturated-fat-recommendations/) - Are you suffering from health news whiplash? It seems lately that all the news has been about the how saturated fats have been exonerated—studies show that meat and high fat dairy contribute negligibly or not at all to the risk of heart disease. In the face of all this new evidence, I’ve railed against the - [NSAIDs increase heart risk: Now what for osteoarthritis pain?](https://drhoffman.com/article/nsaids-increase-heart-risk-now-what-osteoarthritis-pain/) - It was recently revealed that use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—over the counter products like Advil, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve, and prescription meds like Celebrex, Voltaren, Indocin, Naprosyn, Feldene, Daypro and Anaprox—can increase the risk of cardiovascular events (heart attacks and strokes) after as little as 7 days of continuous use. Experts now urge that patients - [Zika – An emerging threat for all of us](https://drhoffman.com/article/zika-an-emerging-threat-for-all-of-us/) - The relationship of the Zika virus to the development of microcephaly has certainly been receiving a lot of attention in the news lately, and with good reason. Microcephaly is a devastating, although rare, consequence of this viral infection, and it is for this reason that we are now seeing recommendations that women who are pregnant, - [Leyla Weighs In: Nutritional Genomics: Nutrition Prescriptions Based on Genetics](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-nutritional-genomics-nutrition-prescriptions-based-on-genetics/) - Without a doubt, nutrition is one of the primary environmental exposures that determines health. Many of our chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer are initiated and/or accelerated by food exposures. These conditions are complex in their development and have an arguably significant genetic component. We know that individuals respond differently to foods and - [Leyla Weighs In: Top supplements for supporting healthy weight loss and metabolic efficiency](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-top-supplements-for-supporting-healthy-weight-loss-and-metabolic-efficiency/) - It's that time of year again! With bathing suit season upon us, many are trying to shed a few pounds, so I thought I'd share some of my favorite supplements for supporting healthy weight loss, and optimizing your metabolic efficiency. Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, these supplements can help augment your fitness - [Ask Leyla: Is coconut oil raising my cholesterol?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-coconut-oil-raising-my-cholesterol-2/) - Q: My doctor tells me my cholesterol is too high. I’m a 69 year old active woman with a total cholesterol of 314. I’ve incorporated virgin coconut oil in my daily diet and I'm certain that’s what raised all my numbers. Should I be worried? Here’s the rest of my lipid panel: LDL: 169HDL: 134Triglycerides: 55 - [Leyla Weighs In: Here we go again: American Heart Association with the same old message](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-here-we-go-again-american-heart-association-with-the-same-old-message/) - In light of the recent headlines regarding coconut oil and dangers of saturated fats, I want to take this opportunity to discern and reiterate fact from fallacy when it comes to informing the public about health. As Dr. Hoffman stated so eloquently in his recent article, I too am most troubled by AHA’s insistence that polyunsaturated - [Ask Leyla: Is my daily nut intake overloading me on omega 6 fats?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-my-daily-nut-intake-overloading-me-on-omega-6-fats/) - Q: In an effort to avoid packaged cereals and bread for breakfast, I eat a concoction of various nuts and seeds which I mix up myself. I eat that about four days a week, eggs the other days. Is the nut mixture overloading me on omega 6 fatty acids? A: First, I want to commend you - [Myths about gall bladder disease](https://drhoffman.com/article/myths-about-gall-bladder-disease/) - Gallstone disease is one of the most common and costly of all digestive diseases. It is estimated that 10-20% of all US adults have gallstones. Each year, around 500,000 people develop symptoms or complications necessitating cholecystectomy, and approximately 10,000 people die annually from complications of gallstones. Let’s clear up some misconceptions! Excess dietary fat is - [Myths about gall bladder disease – part two](https://drhoffman.com/article/myths-about-gall-bladder-disease-part-two/) - In last week’s newsletter, I debunked a list of common myths about gall bladder disease and gallstones. This week, I have even more of these misconceptions to dispel. Without further ado: Don’t yield to the temptation to get gall bladder surgery, because the incidence of “post-cholecystectomy syndrome” is as high as 50%: Post-cholecystectomy syndrome occurs when patients - [Ask Leyla: Can nutrition influence generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-nutrition-influence-generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/) - Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). His is on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring any emotional/psychological issues, there is a physiological basis for anxiety that can be helped with changes in diet. Hypoglycemia - [Leyla Weighs In: The trouble with monosodium glutamate](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-trouble-with-monosodium-glutamate/) - You’ve likely heard about monosodium glutamate (MSG) as being associated with Chinese food. What you may not know is it’s much more prevalent in processed foods than once thought. MSG, along with other flavorings, lends a meat-like taste to foods such as soups and sauces, hitting our umami tastebuds. It’s in bouillon cubes, for example. - [Leyla Weighs In: Why commercial weight loss diets don’t work](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-why-commercial-weight-loss-diets-dont-work/) - I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs--most with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as they stay on the program, but as soon as the weight goal is achieved, the diet is effectively over and old eating patterns resume. In an article in the Journal of - [Blood sugar and your brain](https://drhoffman.com/article/blood-sugar-and-your-brain/) - Several years ago, when I wrote Grain Brain, I had a long discussion with our publisher centered around choosing the best subtitle. Ultimately, we decided to emphasize the toxic role of sugar and carbs on the brain, and with good reason. Since that time, there have been a large number of studies that have confirmed the - [Is fructose really that bad for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-fructose-really-that-bad-for-you/) - I remember a time in the 70s and 80s when I was just getting started in the field of nutrition when fructose was considered a harmless sweetener for diabetics. Marketed as “diabetic sugar,” fructose syrup was dispensed in clear plastic containers and consumed with impunity by persons with blood sugar problems. The embrace of fructose - [19 ways to preserve your gall bladder](https://drhoffman.com/article/19-ways-to-preserve-your-gall-bladder/) - 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, it’s excess dietary carbs that promote gallstones, not fat. There’s a close concordance between insulin resistance, obesity, Type - [The hidden toll of Harvey](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-hidden-toll-of-harvey/) - The flood waters are finally receding from the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast, but the long-term health consequences of Harvey are only just now becoming apparent. Although there were dozens of tragic deaths due to drowning and even electrocution, these were only the most obvious signs of devastation. More hazards lurk. First let's realize that massive flooding - [Diet vs. depression: The success of SMILES](https://drhoffman.com/article/diet-vs-depression-the-success-of-smiles/) - This month marks the publication of the first study that conclusively documents the benefits of diet for treating depression. Researchers love acronyms, so they contrived to call it the SMILES trial—“Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered Emotional States.” Here’s a contrasting acronym: SAD which stands for “Standard American Diet.” The use of diet and supplements in - [The breakthrough $200,000 per year drug that prevents heart attacks (but can lead to fatal infections)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-breakthrough-200000-per-year-drug-that-prevents-heart-attacks-but-can-lead-to-fatal-infections/) - Nothing epitomizes the limitations of the “magic bullet” approach of allopathic medicine better than this recent “breakthrough” study, featured in last week’s New England Journal of Medicine. Entitled “Anti-inflammatory Therapy with Canakinumab for Atherosclerotic Disease,” the study conclusively demonstrates that you can prevent heart attacks and hospitalization for unstable angina requiring stents or bypass by reducing inflammation. An - [Powerful new study confirms high-fat diet is best](https://drhoffman.com/article/powerful-new-study-confirms-high-fat-diet-is-best/) - It’s hard to imagine that manufacturers of processed foods continue to think it’s a good idea to put the term “low-fat” on their labels to enhance sales. Maybe it is a good idea from a sales perspective because so many people still buy into the notion that a low fat diet is a good idea. - [Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorker’s with acne](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-a-novel-study-of-new-yorkers-with-acne/) - While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in its development. To this end, examination of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and their impacts on acne pathogenesis are examined in a novel study of adult New Yorkers. - [Leyla Weighs In: Getting to the root of acne](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-getting-to-the-root-of-acne/) - Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but in adults too who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics which will eventually cause imbalances in the ecosystem of the gut, or dangerous drugs such - [Ask Leyla: What can my daughter do to heal her psoriasis?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-can-my-daughter-do-to-heal-her-psoriasis/) - Q: Our 26 year-old, otherwise healthy daughter has psoriasis on her legs and elbows. She has been taking injections of Humira, tried light therapy, gluten free diet and topical creams all with little effect. What alternative supplements would you recommend to help her? A: Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where skin cell growth goes into - [Ask Leyla: How can I heal leaky gut?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-heal-leaky-gut/) - Q: I've recently been diagnosed with a leaky gut. Can you explain what causes this condition? Also, what steps can I take to help heal it? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental toxins, food additives, pesticides, sugar and - [Test Your Health IQ: Round Five!](https://drhoffman.com/article/test-your-health-iq-round-five/) - This is the fifth in our series of Health IQ Tests. If you haven't already, please take a crack at our previous installments: Round One, Round Two, Round Three and Round Four According to a recent article in The Los Angeles Times, "American adults get a "D" in science; 22% confuse astronomy and astrology!" On a general science knowledge quiz consisting of 12 questions, - [Could Big Sugar become the next Big Tobacco?](https://drhoffman.com/article/could-big-sugar-become-the-next-big-tobacco/) - In 1994, CEOs of major tobacco companies were summoned to Congress and subjected to questioning about the health perils of cigarettes. They testified that they didn't believe that cigarettes were addictive. The execs averred under oath that cigarettes “may” cause lung cancer, heart disease and other health problems, but claimed that “the evidence is not conclusive.” This - [Do you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?](https://drhoffman.com/article/do-you-have-sibo-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-2/) - 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 a simple test that can be performed with a take home kit obtained from a - [Debating a skeptic](https://drhoffman.com/article/debating-a-skeptic/) - Why is it that so many patients are looking for alternative and complementary medicines and treatments? Should more studies be conducted on alternative or complementary treatments, or is it a waste of money and time? Does integrative medicine belong in academic medical centers—should it be taught at all? These are among the questions that I - [The perils of breathing indoors](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-perils-of-breathing-indoors/) - Pollution is responsible for 16% of all deaths globally according to the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health. I’ve always been a big advocate of environmental medicine—supporting wellness by minimizing exposures to toxins. A good place to start is with the air we breathe in our homes and workplaces. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman (This article contains - [25 Supplements for high blood pressure (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/25-supplements-for-high-blood-pressure-part-one/) - Last month, health authorities moved the goalposts on high blood pressure, suddenly recategorizing 31 million Americans with borderline blood pressure as frankly hypertensive. If your blood pressure is 120-129/80-89, this applies to you. In a recent newsletter article, I cautioned against a stampede toward drug fixes for those newly diagnosed; then, in a second article, I took issue - [20 natural ways to lower your blood pressure](https://drhoffman.com/article/20-natural-ways-to-lower-your-blood-pressure/) - In past weeks I’ve focused on blood pressure in the wake of new guidelines that have now officially categorized nearly half of US adults as hypertensive. Of course, diet is of prime importance in optimizing blood pressure. Here, I offer additional tips on lifestyle measures that can obviate the need for medications, with all their attendant side effects. 1) - [What’s the right diet for high blood pressure?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-the-right-diet-for-high-blood-pressure/) - I recently pushed back against the new more stringent guidelines that recategorized nearly half of adult Americans as “hypertensive.” Now, even with formerly “borderline” blood pressure of 120-139/80-89, we’re told we’re at risk. Missed in the rush to prescribe more drugs is the nuance that the new guidelines specify that most of those newly reclassified should - [Bone broth: A tasty, nutrition powerhouse](https://drhoffman.com/article/bone-broth-a-tasty-nutrition-powerhouse/) - 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, by far, the best diet for human health is one that favors whole foods that - [A new era of bloating support](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-new-era-of-bloating-support/) - I’ve long been a fan of digestive enzymes. They not only address GI complaints; they also facilitate absorption of key nutrients. But in the past, quality has been hit or miss. Now, HoloZyme has been introduced as a scientifically-formulated digestive enzyme that provides a comprehensive solution. See why I’ve chosen to recommend it to my - [Ask Leyla: What might be causing my memory loss?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-might-be-causing-my-memory-loss/) - Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I've heard coconut can help with memory – would coconut butter work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory loss can have many causes. How old are you? Have you checked in with your doctor or neurologist - [11 things worth trying if you suffer from tinnitus](https://drhoffman.com/article/11-things-worth-trying-if-you-suffer-from-tinnitus/) - Tinnitus—or “ringing in the ears”—is the bane of many people's existences. It is thought to affect 15% of the world’s adult population. Depending on who you are, it can be pronounced TIN-ni-tus (Brits and health professionals) or tin-NIGHT-us (most U.S. lay people). Both are correct, but I prefer the former. The causes are varied: In - [25 Supplements for high blood pressure (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/25-supplements-for-high-blood-pressure-part-two/) - In last week’s article, I gave you ten of my top twenty-five supplements for managing blood pressure. Today, I want to continue my blood pressure series, inspired by the recent recategorization of 31 million Americans from borderline to fully hypertensive. (You can read previous installments to get my take on running for a pharmaceutical fix, which diet is - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s 2018! A great time to establish healthy new habits](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-2018-a-great-time-to-establish-healthy-new-habits/) - Experts say we don’t actually break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family table, you are likely eating too fast. Make it a new habit to eat more - [Leyla Weighs In: Another reason to stop counting calories](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-another-reason-to-stop-counting-calories/) - Fresh off the presses and in time for your New Year’s resolutions, there’s now another reason to stop counting calories if you’re trying to lose weight. As published in the journal Cell Metabolism, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego have found that Time Restricted Feeding may be more effective for weight loss than - [Leyla Weighs In: Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-five-ways-to-stay-healthy-during-cold-and-flu-season/) - 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 like sauerkraut, kimchee and lactic acid fermented pickles.As much as 70 percent of the immune - [Ask Leyla: Why didn’t the Atkins Diet work for me?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-didnt-the-atkins-diet-work-for-me/) - Q: I did the Atkins diet many years ago. I didn’t lose weight, and my cholesterol went up and never came back down. I realize all diets don’t fit everyone, but I’m curious why it didn’t work for me. My own doctor just said that “it happens sometimes.” A: The Atkins Diet is very low - [Leyla Weighs In: Protein vs. fat in a low carb diet](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-protein-vs-fat-in-a-low-carb-diet-2/) - There’s a misconception among low carb dieters. Many people believe a low carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for ‘lean’ protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib-eye and dark meat poultry to a bare minimum. Many are even instructed to do so. I am here to - [The truth about Trump’s physical](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-truth-about-trumps-physical/) - President Donald Trump’s recent physical exam has occasioned lots of commentary, much of it snarky. It has even spawned a new hashtag: #Girther, a skeptical allusion to Trump’s claim that he is 6’3” and 239 (Some believe he’s exaggerating his height and minimizing his weight). Trump’s physician Dr. Ronny Jackson—who we have no reason to suspect - [5 compelling reasons to practice mindful eating](https://drhoffman.com/article/5-compelling-reasons-to-practice-mindful-eating/) - In today’s fast-paced world, improper dietary habits are more widely encountered than ever before. We’re all used to eating as fast as possible so that we can get back to our tasks in the shortest time possible. Unfortunately, this is why many people nowadays suffer from nutritional disorders. But what if there was a way - [Why you don't have to feel guilty about those Valentine's Day chocolates](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-you-dont-have-to-feel-guilty-about-those-valentines-day-chocolates/) - [My Valentine’s gift to you: I reworked and updated this article that I originally published last year to reflect the latest finding on the beneficial effects of chocolate.] What the world doesn't need this Valentine’s Day is yet another cheery article about the health benefits of chocolate. Some of what you see out there is - [Can you really "lose 40 pounds in 40 days"?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-you-really-lose-40-pounds-in-40-days/) - If you listen to AM radio, it’s likely you’re continually assailed with ads that claim that you can lose “25-40 pounds in 40 days.” There’s not even a qualifier that this is a best-case scenario like “Results may vary” or the disclaimer “Weight loss may not be typical” (which I thought the Federal Trade Commission used to - [10 ways the foods you eat can affect your sex life](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-ways-the-foods-you-eat-can-affect-your-sex-life-2/) - If you browse the news, you may see a lot of "listicle" articles like "Top Ten Aphrodisiac Foods" or "Eight Foods That Can Super-Charge Your Sex Life." In the spirit of Intelligent Medicine, let's perform a reality check on some of these claims. Sexual Superfood lists often include oysters. They're suggestively slimy, and rich in - [Is your Coumadin killing you? (The remarkable potential of vitamin K to stop arterial calcification)](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-your-coumadin-killing-you-the-remarkable-potential-of-vitamin-k-to-stop-arterial-calcification/) - I recently had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal lecture at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) co-presented by Drs. Jeffrey Bland and Leon Schurgers. Dr. Bland is widely acknowledged as the “Godfather of Functional Medicine”; Dr. Schurgers is a Dutch researcher who specializes in the relationship between vitamin K and coronary artery calcification (CAC). Measurement - [Tamiflu: Our first-line drug against the flu is an epic-fail](https://drhoffman.com/article/tamiflu-our-first-line-drug-against-the-flu-is-an-epic-fail/) - In the wake of last week’s newsletter article in which I questioned the flu vaccine, I was disheartened by a subsequent commentary in Medscape entitled “Are 'Vaccine Skeptics' Responsible for Flu Deaths?” The tagline was “Some experts say anti-vaccine lobby took over messaging about flu vaccine”. I’m not a member of any “lobby” and would be delighted to - [The flu shot: Does it really work, and should you get it either way?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-flu-shot-does-it-really-work-and-should-you-get-it-either-way/) - I get tons of questions from listeners and patients about whether they should receive the flu shot. My stock reply: “I’m agnostic.” There could be certain benefits, which are slight, in terms of protection. But they may be outweighed by the downsides, which are rare, and not consistently reported. I’ve been hesitant to join the - [Leyla Weighs In: Breaking down the DIETFITS randomized clinical trial](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-breaking-down-the-dietfits-randomized-clinical-trial/) - By now you’ve probably heard/read the latest in JAMA about the trial examining the effect of a low-fat vs low-carb diet after 12 months on weight loss in overweight adults. The trial also looked for any relationship between insulin secretion and genotype pattern with respect to the two diets. This was a randomized clinical trial – the gold standard - [Ask Leyla: What's a good source of omega-6 fatty acids?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-a-good-source-of-omega-6-fatty-acids/) - Q: Which is better, borage oil or evening primrose oil as an anti-inflammatory in addition to omega-3 fatty acids? A: Borage oil is derived from the seed of the plant Borago officinalis also known as starflower. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is derived from the yellow wildflower, Oenothera biennis. Both of these oils, along with black currant seed oil, - [The blood pressure secret you’ve never heard of](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-blood-pressure-secret-youve-never-heard-of/) - This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I’m tremendously excited about this innovative, natural approach to blood pressure optimization. Yes, diet, exercise, stress reduction and supplements are keys to blood pressure control, but this easy-to-use device promises to add a potent, scientifically-validated tool to help tens of millions of Americans end their reliance on - [Leyla Weighs In: Do you have Metabolic Syndrome?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-do-you-have-metabolic-syndrome/) - Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased risk for chronic disease such as heart disease and cancer. According to the CDC, more than a third of all US adults met the definition and criteria for metabolic syndrome agreed to jointly by several international organizations. That’s an estimated 76 million Americans - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s National Nutrition Month: A reminder to eat healthy all year long!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-national-nutrition-month-a-reminder-to-eat-healthy-all-year-long/) - The biggest obstacles to healthy eating most of my clients and patients report are time pressures and inconvenience. After all, who wants to cook meals every day? I sure don’t (that’s right, and I don’t!). But your busy lifestyle doesn’t have to sabotage your healthy eating habits. Whether your eating plan is geared toward weight loss, or - [Ask Leyla: Diabetes Alert Day: How can I manage my weight with diabetes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-diabetes-alert-day-how-can-i-manage-my-weight-with-diabetes/) - March 27th is Diabetes Alert Day. Q: I am a 46 year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years ago. My most recent Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) was 8 and I currently take Metformin, Lantus and Altace. I am having a great deal of trouble losing weight and - [Is there really a vast conspiracy to deprive us of cures and profit off our misery?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-there-really-a-vast-conspiracy-to-deprive-us-of-cures-and-profit-off-our-misery/) - The line of reasoning goes as follows: The pharmaceutical industry, partnering with its enablers in Big Food and Big Medicine, and subsidized by Big Government, has a stake in keeping us sick and dependent on their expensive, but non-curative chemical remedies. These interests are sometimes collectively referred to as the “Sickness Industry.” For example, this - [10 tips for surviving allergy season](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-tips-for-surviving-allergy-season/) - Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2017-18! It seems like it's been an interminably cold spring, but you've made it. April is here and (for most of us) spring weather is in sight — but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Soon blossoms will adorn our trees, and our cars and patios will be coated with a - [Is the growth of the pharmaceutical industry making us sicker?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-growth-of-the-pharmaceutical-industry-making-us-sicker/) - Members of the natural health movement (myself included) have long argued that despite acknowledged medical advances, today’s proliferation of pharmaceutical drugs threatens to undermine, rather than promote, the health of our populace. We’re often branded as Luddites, ignorant skeptics, even quacks. So, this month, I was blown away by a scholarly article that seems precisely - [Omega-3's lesser known benefit: Boosting your immunity](https://drhoffman.com/article/omega-3s-lesser-known-benefit-boosting-your-immunity/) - My audience knows that I'm a big believer in fish oil. I recommend it on a regular basis as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Most of you know about how important fish oil can be as a hedge against inflammation, but did you also know that it can boost your immune system? Jolie Root, - [Ask Leyla: Should I start drinking wine to protect my heart health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-start-drinking-wine-to-protect-my-heart-health/) - Q: I heard Dr. Hoffman talk about resveratrol in one of his podcast episodes, and was intrigued. I don't normally drink, but I’d like to start drinking red wine after hearing of the health benefits. How do I know which red wine has good resveratrol content? A: Resveratrol is an important antioxidant for health and longevity. - [Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-truth-about-bone-health-part-one/) - It’s not just about calcium. General nutrition advice is rampant with oversimplifications—some of which I find to be deleterious. An accurate example of this is the importance placed on a single mineral, calcium, for the prevention of osteopenia and osteoporosis. This is analogous to making the claim that, in a forest containing some 300 species - [Intelligent Medicine Health News Review](https://drhoffman.com/article/intelligent-medicine-health-news-review/) - 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 handful of the most recent headlines in one easy-to-digest sitting—a Health News Review. This week, - [Are some medicines stealing your brain power?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-some-medicines-stealing-your-brain-power/) - It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs, but many are available over-the-counter remedies like nighttime pain relievers (PM formulas of popular brands like Advil, Tylenol, - [Conquering gestational diabetes](https://drhoffman.com/article/conquering-gestational-diabetes/) - The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I asked her to share with my audience. I’ve also provided some additional related information for my readers - [Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?](https://drhoffman.com/article/babys-first-bacteria-when-does-the-microbiome-begin/) - 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 canal, exposes a child to various microbes that form the basis for their own gut - [Supplements in the cross-hairs again: What the latest study gets wrong](https://drhoffman.com/article/supplements-in-the-cross-hairs-again-what-the-latest-study-gets-wrong/) - We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements.” Unequivocal in its condemnation, the article stated “we believe the case is closed—supplementing the diet of well-nourished adults with (most) mineral or vitamin supplements has no clear benefit and might even be harmful. - [Rethinking Super Size Me: Is it a Big Whopper?](https://drhoffman.com/article/rethinking-super-size-me-is-it-a-big-whopper/) - Most of us nutrition aficionados recall Morgan Spurlock’s landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. The film offered a humorous and engaging take-down of fast food. In the spirit of Gonzo Journalism, Spurlock turned himself into a human guinea pig, subjecting himself to a 30-day orgy of McDonald’s meals. He underwent a startling transformation: He gained 24 - [The honest truth about green tea extracts and liver toxicity](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-honest-truth-about-green-tea-extracts-and-liver-toxicity/) - I’m a big fan of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a green tea catechin with many applications that I’ll enumerate below. I take it myself, and I recommend it to my patients and listeners. So I was especially dismayed to see that Consumer Reports placed green tea extracts on its list of “15 Supplement Ingredients to Always Avoid (These supplement - [Ask Leyla: What's causing my heart palpitations?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-causing-my-heart-palpitations/) - Q: I have a problem with palpitations. They start after I eat around 11:30am and continue until I fall asleep. I was given a clean bill of health yesterday by my cardiologist. All labs and echocardiogram are normal. I’m taking magnesium and cod liver oil along with other vitamins. Nothing is helping. I am a - [Leyla Weighs In: The truth about bone health (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-truth-about-bone-health-part-two/) - Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health. Vitamin K2 keeps calcium to where it belongs—in bones. There are vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone, namely, osteocalcin, matrix GLA protein (MGP) and protein S. These help take calcium from blood circulation and bind it to the bone matrix. The - [Dietary supplements: Sorting fact from fiction](https://drhoffman.com/article/dietary-supplements-sorting-fact-from-fiction/) - A fascinating article written by an expert for one of our newest sponsors, Klaire Labs. Enjoy! - Dr. Hoffman Nutritional dietary supplements use is on the rise in the United States, both among consumers and recommending healthcare practitioners. This article provides an overview of supplement trends and quality guidelines and practices that serve - [Is the Whole30 diet right for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-whole30-diet-right-for-you/) - Two and a half years ago, I first began my exploration of the Paleo Diet via the Whole30 modified Paleo program, and I remain as impressed with the results as ever. Whole30 has only increased in popularity since then, so I wanted to provide my audience with a look back at my inital overview of - [Essential fatty acids don’t help dry eye—or do they?](https://drhoffman.com/article/essential-fatty-acids-dont-help-dry-eye-or-do-they/) - “Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye . . . Despite insufficient evidence establishing the effectiveness of omega-3s, clinicians and their patients have been inclined to try the supplements for a variety of conditions with inflammatory components, including dry eye . . . The results of the DREAM study do - [Are your medications getting you down?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-your-medications-getting-you-down/) - A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has disturbing implications for Americans who take prescription and over-the-counter drugs, often many at the same time: They can significantly increase the risk of depression. Moreover, the number of adults using 3 or more medications that can cause depression has risen dramatically from 6.9% in 2005-2006 to - [Less is more: The rise of overtreatment in the 21st Century](https://drhoffman.com/article/less-is-more-the-rise-of-overtreatment-in-the-21st-century/) - The country doctor of the early 20th Century had very few tools to address patients’ complaints. Armed with a few simple medications and some basic surgical techniques, they often had to rely on reassurance and bedside manner to ease suffering. The situation has changed. Backed with an impressive array of medical advances, the tendency is - [Diet and depression: A better plan for mental health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/diet-and-depression-a-better-plan-for-mental-health/) - Could the food we consume impact our risk for mood disorders and depression? It’s a fascinating question, and one we should absolutely be exploring further. Today, I want to look at a study from the journal Psychiatry Research, which looks at the relationship between dietary patterns and depression. For more on how lifestyle choices affect your - [Leyla Weighs In: 10 supplements to help you reach your weight loss goals](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-10-supplements-to-help-you-reach-your-weight-loss-goals/) - Summer is here and the time is right to get serious about your weight loss goals. Here are some of my recommendations: EGCG – Containing the highest-potency pure green tea extract available, EGCG enhances thermogenesis (fat-burning) and is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. L-Carnitine – Carnitine ushers fat into the mitochondria (the “powerhouse”) of cells, enhancing fat-burning. - [Leyla Weighs In: Out of sight, out of mind—The case for purging your pantry](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-out-of-sight-out-of-mind-the-case-for-purging-your-pantry/) - A big obstacle to maintaining your diet is all the goodies available—often, right in your own kitchen. When that box of cookies or candy bar is calling you from the cupboard, it can be difficult to resist. For many, not having those treats around or at least not within view is enough to turn down - [Is the Whole30 diet right for you? (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-whole30-diet-right-for-you-part-two-2/) - After two and a half years of the Whole30Diet, I’d like to share my personal impressions with you. I’ve already written extensively about the diet here and here. You can also listen to a podcast where I discuss it. My experience with the Whole30 was overall very positive. After the first few days when I noticed my workouts were a little - [New York Times columnist gets it wrong again about integrative and complementary medicine](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-york-times-columnist-gets-it-wrong-again-about-integrative-and-complementary-medicine/) - Once again, I feel compelled to respond to yet another snarky, wrong-headed attack on the medicine I espouse in a column in the New York Times. Sometimes, when I share these hit pieces with colleagues, they say: “Don’t give that article additional credence by responding to it.” But the sheer stupidity of this indictment needs to be - [Fats are worse for you than carbs? Really??](https://drhoffman.com/article/fats-are-worse-for-you-than-carbs-really/) - “Saturated Fat Increases Risk for Liver Disease More Than Sugar or Unsaturated Fat,” exults the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (a pro-vegan group): “Saturated fat intake is more harmful to the liver than sugar or unsaturated fat, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. Researchers fed 1,000 extra calories a day to 30 overweight participants - [Probiotics under fire in flawed study—What's the truth?](https://drhoffman.com/article/probiotics-under-fire-in-flawed-study-whats-the-truth/) - As if recent headlines like this weren’t enough: “Study: A low-carb diet may be cutting your life short”—KGW.com “Instead of taking multivitamins, eat a healthy diet”—Times Colonist “Saturated animal fat more likely to cause liver damage, heart disease and diabetes than sugar” —Diabetes Care [see my recent takedown of this study here] “Cancer patients who use alternative - [You should get a second opinion on statin use—and here's why](https://drhoffman.com/article/you-should-get-a-second-opinion-on-statin-use-and-heres-why/) - I’m often called upon to render a second opinion on whether a patient should take a statin or not. The scenario is usually something like this: A middle-aged patient undergoes a routine blood test and is told by their physician that they should take Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, or any of the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs. Usually, - [Do you have SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth)?](https://drhoffman.com/article/do-you-have-sibo-small-intestine-bacteria-overgrowth/) - 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 a simple test that can be performed with a take home kit obtained from a - [Help! Should I be concerned about my high HDL level?](https://drhoffman.com/article/help-should-i-be-concerned-about-my-high-hdl-level/) - Q: In a recent segment, you discussed the possibility of HDL being too high, and the “high” figure you mentioned was anything over 60-80. My last blood work showed an HDL level of 133, and a total cholesterol figure of 260. Of course, the doctor mentioned statins, and I declined, letting her know that I - [Clinical Focus: Nicotinamide Riboside](https://drhoffman.com/article/clinical-focus-nicotinamide-riboside-2/) - I'm in the business of knowing which supplements will make the grade—for patients and my listening and reading public. I'm constantly inundated with product pitches, few of which really pan out. To maintain the credibility of my recommendations, I perform a lot of due diligence. I'm constantly on the lookout for the next CoQ10, curcumin, - [Are probiotics useless? (Spoiler alert: They're not!)](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-probiotics-useless-spoiler-alert-theyre-not/) - Recently the mainstream media has gone after supplements with a vengeance. Multivitamins, vitamin D, fish oil, and now probiotics have lately come into their cross-hairs. I’ve been called into damage control mode on numerous occasions lately (read my latest rebuttal to false reports claiming “probiotics cause brain fog”). Another story is making the rounds alleging - [Fish oil declared worthless for heart disease . . . until it became a profitable drug!](https://drhoffman.com/article/fish-oil-declared-worthless-for-heart-disease-until-it-became-a-profitable-drug/) - We’ve long been convinced that fish oil was heart-healthy. It totally makes sense. The first intimation that it was beneficial came in the 70s from epidemiological studies of Eskimos who, consuming massive amounts of oily fish and whale and seal blubber (rich sources of EPA), were found to be virtually immune from heart disease. Mechanistically, - [The hidden toll of hurricanes](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-hidden-toll-of-hurricanes/) - A year ago, Hurricane Harvey came barreling into the Houston area. Now Florence has wrought widespread destruction and catastrophic flooding on the Carolinas. This week, I’m reprising an article I wrote in the wake of Harvey, newly applicable to Florence. While some of the specific environmental pollutants vary due to regional differences, some (like mold) - [Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-take-good-care-of-yourself-2/) - While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and age us. Eliminate them from your diet. Eat more vegetables than fruit. Drink water, mineral - [6 powerful ways to improve brain health](https://drhoffman.com/article/6-powerful-ways-to-improve-brain-health/) - What does it mean to have a healthy brain? It means having a brain that is readily capable of performing all of it’s vital functions. This includes basic functions, like regulating the involuntary functions of the autonomic nervous system, and higher-level functions, such as facilitating cognition and decision-making, and coordinating fine and gross motor skills. - [What is the role of supplements in a healthy diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-is-the-role-of-supplements-in-a-healthy-diet/) - To my readers: Lately, I've been doing "damage control" on studies that claim that "supplements don't work" and that all you need to do to stay healthy is to "eat a healthy diet." Here's a comprehensive rebuttal to those oft-repeated memes from a respected nutritional scientist. —Dr. Hoffman (This article contains content provided by one - [Leyla Weighs In: Four steps to healing your gut](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-four-steps-to-healing-your-gut/) - 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 many. What we know is that two of the most profound influences on gut integrity - [Ask Leyla: Is my caffeinated iced tea raising my blood pressure?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-my-caffeinated-iced-tea-raising-my-blood-pressure/) - Q: I drink iced tea from morning until I go to bed at night. Does all that caffeine affect my blood pressure? Should I switch to decaf teas? A: Caffeine is a stimulant and vasoconstrictor that can temporarily increase blood pressure even if you don’t have high blood pressure. It is also thought that caffeine causes - [A comprehensive look at your immune health](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-comprehensive-look-at-your-immune-health/) - I like and frequently prescribe Protocol For Life Balance . . . They adhere to the highest quality standards and at the same time they’re value-oriented, and offer some of the most competitive prices in the supplement industry. As a longtime family-owned business, they’re dedicated to their customers. In this article, learn the various ways - [Support for neurologic health: Profiles of three brain nutrients](https://drhoffman.com/article/support-for-neurologic-health-profiles-of-three-brain-nutrients/) - In the 60s, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane memorialized the expression “Feed Your Head!” And now, a half-century later, it’s come to full realization with the advent of scientifically-validated “brain nutrition”! Check out this article from our friends at Klaire Labs for more on three key nutrients to support your brain health. —Dr. Hoffman (This - [Ask Leyla: How can I heal my leaky gut?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-heal-my-leaky-gut/) - Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental toxins, food additives, pesticides, sugar and other refined carbohydrates, medications such as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and alcohol. These - [Are Balance of Nature fruit and veggie pills as effective as they claim?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-balance-of-nature-fruit-and-veggie-pills-as-effective-as-they-claim/) - Q: I’m hearing all these radio testimonials for “Balance of Nature Fruits and Veggies.” Are their products for real? A: I previously weighed in on this subject in a newsletter article entitled “Are Fruit and Veggie Pills Really as Effective as They Claim?” There, I wrote: “Research indicates that the benefits of whole fruits and vegetables cannot be - [Why most health news is fake news](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-most-health-news-is-fake-news/) - Recently, we’ve been regaled with headlines like these: “Study Warns Low-Carb Diets ‘Unsafe,’ May Lead To Early Death”—studyfinds.org “A No-go for Keto? New Study Finds Low-Carb Diets Increase Mortality”—fooddive.com “A Low-Carb Diet Could Cut 4 Years Off Your Life, So Just Eat the Damn Pasta”—Esquire No wonder nobody can figure what to eat anymore! In - [New tariffs pose unprecedented challenges for supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-tariffs-pose-unprecedented-challenges-for-supplements/) - It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for the supplement industry, as manufacturers brace for the impact of steep tariffs enacted by the Trump administration. What will this mean for consumers? Will prices, choices, quality, and availability be impacted? As much as 75–80% of raw material used in nutraceuticals in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets is sourced from - [Leyla Weighs In: Cook with fat, not vegetable oil](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-cook-with-fat-not-vegetable-oil/) - My favorite way to cook a steak is in a skillet. For best flavor, I no longer use any oils—not even olive oil. I trim off a few pieces of fat from the ribeye or shell steak and start to render it in the pan. While waiting, I’ll salt the steak on both sides (and - [Ask Leyla: What can you tell me about low ferritin?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-can-you-tell-me-about-low-ferritin/) - Q: According to my latest bloodwork, I have low levels of ferritin. Can you shed some light on what could be causing this and what the health implications are for low ferritin? A: While not an indicator of overt anemia that a low hemoglobin and hematocrit on a CBC would reveal, ferritin is the - [Reflections from my latest scuba diving adventure!](https://drhoffman.com/article/reflections-from-my-latest-scuba-diving-adventure/) - I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share some reflections with you. Once you’re down there, it’s a magnificent experience. You glide weightlessly over a landscape of neon-colored coral with phantasmagorical shapes. Small fish with bright markings dart around you, making you feel like you’re inside a giant - [Sleep and emotional wellness: The supportive role of amino acids*](https://drhoffman.com/article/sleep-and-emotional-wellness-the-supportive-role-of-amino-acids/) - Mood disorders abound these days, making them among the most common reasons people seek medical help. Drugs can help sometimes, but many are wary of their side effects. However, there are effective natural therapies to support optimal mood. Learn about their potential here in this great summary from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. - [Emotional wellness: A supporting role for dietary supplements.*](https://drhoffman.com/article/emotional-wellness-a-supporting-role-for-dietary-supplements/) - Surveys reveal mood problems are surging in prevalence. In this detailed discussion from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance, you’ll learn about the role several familiar nutraceuticals may play for emotional wellness—plus a roll-out of a new innovative natural ingredient that promises enormous benefits. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of - [Ask Leyla: Could green tea be causing me adrenal stress?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-could-green-tea-be-causing-me-adrenal-stress/) - In this piece, Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN at Hoffman Center, answers the question of how green tea could cause us adrenal stress. Visit our website to learn more. - [Nutritional support for your brain](https://drhoffman.com/article/nutritional-support-for-your-brain/) - Originally formulated for individuals who are involved in contact sports or other high-impact activities, you don’t have to be a professional hockey player to benefit from SynaQuell™. A highly innovative formula from Thorne, one of the industry’s most cutting-edge companies, SynaQuell™ is rich in ingredients that support brain function. I’ve added it to my personal daily - [The case for banning direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-case-for-banning-direct-to-consumer-pharmaceutical-ads/) - While campaigning for President, RFK Jr. proclaimed: “We are one of only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise directly to consumers on television. Not surprisingly, Americans consume more pharmaceutical products than anyone else on the planet . . . on my first day in office I will issue an executive order - [Ask Leyla: What could be causing mysterious bloating and abdominal pain?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-could-be-causing-mysterious-bloating-and-abdominal-pain/) - Q: My son-in-law suffers from bloating and abdominal pain. He’s had every test and imaging, but they’ve all come back negative. He even went to a nutritionist and was put on the FODMAP diet with no relief. I’m not sure where to guide him next; do you have any suggestions? A: A low FODMAP diet - [New calls for “regulation” of health information: Censorship much?](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-calls-for-regulation-of-health-information-censorship-much/) - Last week, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)rolled out a new proposal: “Counteracting Health Misinformation: A Role for Medical Journals?” I was shocked and dismayed. The authors proclaim: “The growing toll of popular fallacies about health and illness is evident given outbreaks of measles and other preventable communicable diseases in many nations. This ‘medical misinformation’ - [How to protect yourself from the harmful effects of antibiotics](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-harmful-effects-of-antibiotics/) - There are times when you just need an antibiotic. Think pneumonia, a serious skin infection, a urinary tract infection, or Lyme Disease. Yes, they’re overused for self-limited conditions like mild acne, bronchitis, ear infections, and sinusitis, but they’re sometimes necessary. We know they can be harmful. Excessive use can lead to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics can disrupt - [Ask Leyla: What is causing my memory trouble?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-is-causing-my-memory-trouble/) - November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Q: I've noticed that recently I have trouble remembering words. Do you have any suggestions of what could be causing these lapses in memory? A: Memory loss can have many causes. How old are you? Have you checked in with your doctor or neurologist for a full workup? This - [Ask Leyla: Should I be taking sodium bicarbonate?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-taking-sodium-bicarbonate/) - Q: Is there any benefit to raising urine pH by taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate each day? A: The answer is no. This is not the best way to add alkalinity. Taking bicarbonate daily will lower stomach acid which is essential for healthy digestion. The sodium in it can cause fluid retention. Plus, long-term use of - [Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-are-we-destined-to-lose-muscle-mass-as-we-age-2/) - Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent of their lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! Current recommendations for daily protein intake, 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight, in older adults have been challenged - [Are organic foods worth the added expense?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-organic-foods-worth-the-added-expense/) - Going into the market the other day, I was confronted with a choice: Organic strawberries and blackberries were nowhere to be found. Organic red raspberries were still available on this late Sunday afternoon, but they cost $4.99 for a small container, as opposed to $2.99 for their conventional counterparts. I grabbed the organic raspberries, - [How to diabetes-proof your child](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-diabetes-proof-your-child/) - Rates of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, are on the rise among America’s young people. The Search for Diabetes in Youth Study shows that from 2002 to 2012 the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1) has increased by 1.8 per cent each year; more alarmingly, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes—once virtually unknown among children—has - [The 10 worst health stories of 2018 (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-10-worst-health-stories-of-2018-part-two/) - “Fake news.” It’s now firmly in the lexicon of most Americans. But it doesn’t just apply to politics—it’s also rampant in health reporting. Earlier this year, I wrote an article entitled “Why most health news is fake news”. In that story, I cited the work of academic gadfly John Ioannidis, who famously authored a paper entitled “Why - [The five health battles we need to fight next](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-five-health-battles-we-need-to-fight-next/) - In this article, Dr. Ronald Hoffman explains how we need to fundamentally overhaul our approach to disease prevention and treatment. Visit our website to learn more. - [The future of nutritional medicine (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-future-of-nutritional-medicine-part-one/) - I’m freshly back from the American College of Nutrition 59th annual meeting in Seattle. It was an information-packed and inspirational meeting, offering an exciting roadmap for the future of nutritional medicine. I’ve been involved in recommending diet and supplements for nearly 35 years. In 1989 I wrote my first book, The Diet-Type Weight Loss Program. - [The future of nutritional medicine (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-future-of-nutritional-medicine-part-two/) - In part one of this article, I discussed how new scientific breakthroughs will soon revolutionize the field of precision nutrition. Essentially, the problem is that blanket nutritional prescriptions—e.g. “eat less fat,” “avoid processed foods,” “consume more fiber,” “take more vitamin D”—while helpful, only go so far at addressing individual needs. To reach our goal of truly personalized - [The 10 worst health stories of 2018 (part 1)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-10-worst-health-stories-of-2018-part-1/) - ‘Tis the season—of lists. Best books, best films, best consumer electronics, best cat videos… ad nauseum! This week and next, I’m flipping the script to recap the ten worst health stories of 2018. And, boy, this year has offered a bumper crop! Here are my choices: 1. Low-carb diets increase your risk of dying: A Lancet study launched a myriad - [The future of nutritional medicine (part three)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-future-of-nutritional-medicine-part-three/) - In part one of this article, I discussed how new scientific breakthroughs will soon revolutionize the field of precision nutrition. In part two, I wrote about how the emerging field of nutrigenomics will help hone our nutritional recommendations. But there are additional levels of complexity to consider. This week, I tackle transcriptomics, metabolomics, and microbiomics. Bear with me as we take an even - [Ask Leyla: How can I survive the keto flu?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-survive-the-keto-flu/) - Q: I’m on a very low carb diet and my question relates to my feeling of weakness and lethargy recently. I’ve read about the “Atkins Flu” or “Keto Flu.” Is this what I’m experiencing? What can I do to feel better? A: First, I congratulate you for embarking on a low carb diet. Whether you’re doing it - [Ask Leyla: How can I make the most of my ketogenic diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-make-the-most-of-my-ketogenic-diet/) - Q: I have tried somewhat successfully to burn my persistent fat with a ketogenic diet but find the 20 to 30 grams daily carbohydrate allowance hard to maintain. I also like to enjoy a glass or two of good red wine with dinner and have found that this seems to throw my ketosis out the fat - [Can eating fatty fish ease your child’s asthma?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-eating-fatty-fish-ease-your-childs-asthma/) - Asthma is the world’s most common respiratory disorder, and, studies have found, is often associated with increased rates of mortality and decreased quality of life. Thus, it’s obvious that keeping asthma at bay is in our collective best interests. We’ve long known about the benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids, in terms of reducing asthmatic - [Leyla weighs in: Healing and the intrinsic value of time](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-healing-and-the-intrinsic-value-of-time/) - When healing takes longer than expected, staying on a therapeutic diet can feel more like punishment than the medical nutrition therapy intended. Ditching efforts to remain compliant before real progress has taken place can cause the healing process to halt, and even regress. Many experience this after abandoning a prescribed program only to suffer a raging return - [Aging better with Tru Niagen: A view from the discoverer of nicotinamide riboside as a powerful vitamin precursor of NAD](https://drhoffman.com/article/aging-better-with-tru-niagen-a-view-from-the-discoverer-of-nicotinamide-riboside-as-a-powerful-vitamin-precursor-of-nad/) - I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Charles Brenner on the Intelligent Medicine radio show and podcast. He’s the Roy J. Carver Chair and Head of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa, as well as a founding co-director of the University of Iowa Obesity Initiative. In 2004, Brenner, then a faculty member at Dartmouth - [Real vs. fake detox](https://drhoffman.com/article/real-vs-fake-detox/) - For every good phenomenon, there’s commercial exploitation and co-optation. So it’s been with the low-carb diet, the Paleo diet, and lately, the Keto diet—so much so that the unwholesome and inauthentic products that are promoted betray the original intent of the sound movements whose names they’ve appropriated. The same is true of detoxification—or “detox.” The - [A tale of two toxins](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-tale-of-two-toxins/) - We spend a lot of time worrying about exposure to mercury, lead, bisphenol A, glyphosate and a myriad of environmental toxins. But here are two that you probably don’t know about and may be inadvertently consuming. Transglutaminase: Science News reported this month that, “A bacterial enzyme that is used to improve food texture and shelf-life has been linked - [Does this statin make me look fat?](https://drhoffman.com/article/does-this-statin-make-me-look-fat/) - It’s been conclusively demonstrated that people who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs—especially women—are more prone to Type 2 diabetes, the kind associated with being overweight. So much so that the FDA issued a black box warning saying that statin drugs could raise blood glucose levels in people at high risk of Type 2 diabetes—precisely the population - [Censorship threatens your access to news about natural alternatives](https://drhoffman.com/article/censorship-threatens-your-access-to-news-about-natural-alternatives/) - It seemed like a wonderful dream come true: An unlimited torrent of information at your disposal, just a click away. As my 90-year-old aunt excitedly described it: “The Internet is like having a genius in your living room!” But the bloom is off the rose, and new threats to our free access to information are - [“Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper”—REALLY?](https://drhoffman.com/article/eat-breakfast-like-a-king-lunch-like-a-prince-and-dinner-like-a-pauper-really/) - A big new study in the British Medical Journal concludes that the hoary advice, oft-repeated by health professionals and the media, that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is not applicable to the majority of people. Previous studies that have been invoked to demonstrate an advantage to eating breakfast have generally been observational. Therefore, - [Nutrition community to Lancet: EAT this!](https://drhoffman.com/article/nutrition-community-to-lancet-eat-this/) - Last month, 37 eminent scientists from around the world released a consensus paper for The Lancet—the EAT-Lancet report—that recommends draconian restriction of animal protein with a dual agenda of promoting human health and saving the planet from environmental catastrophe. I can’t recall a more vociferous reaction from my nutritional colleagues during my entire professional career of - [The Big 3 Botanicals: What are they and how can they revitalize your health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-big-3-botanicals-what-are-they-and-how-can-they-revitalize-your-health/) - Chris Kilham is a respected colleague who’s an acknowledged expert on nutraceuticals. He was an early pioneer in mainstreaming the use of potent herbal extracts based on his extensive ethnographic research entailing study of the health secrets of far-flung cultures; I first interviewed him on my show in the 90s. Here he presents the rationale - [Beyond vitamins: Botanicals for immunity](https://drhoffman.com/article/beyond-vitamins-botanicals-for-immunity/) - This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. People often think about immunity only when their own immune systems are challenged. They consider remedies and other reactive strategies, rather than focusing on the role of good nutrition to strengthen immunity. There’s nothing wrong with using natural remedies when needed, but - [Leyla Weighs In: Risk factors and locus of control](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-risk-factors-and-locus-of-control/) - On an almost daily basis, we are bombarded with frightening health reports. Claims such as, “50,000 people will die of colon cancer this year,” or “prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men,” or “one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.” These remarks are worrying - [How I Saved My Joints in Just 7 Days — And Gave My Skin a Boost Too!](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-i-saved-my-joints-in-just-7-days-and-gave-my-skin-a-boost-too/) - This article contains information from one of our trusted sponsors. If you’re like me — and millions of other Americans — when you hit your 50s, your joints let you know it. Aches and stiffness, less mobility… Even getting off the couch suddenly comes with its own challenges and a bunch of unwanted sound effects! - [Is vitamin D overrated?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-vitamin-d-overrated/) - When it comes to acceptance of novel scientific theories, J.B.S. Haldane once wrote that acknowledgment goes through four stages: 1. This is worthless nonsense.2. This is an interesting, but perverse, point of view.3. This is true, but quite unimportant.4. I always said so! Vitamin D has certainly followed this trajectory during my professional career in - [Why the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-the-incidence-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-increasing/) - Last month, the investment world was rocked by the disclosure that Gerald Cotten, CEO of one of the world’s largest crypto-currency exchanges, had died suddenly at the age of 30. Lost with him were passwords and recovery keys that made $145 million in crypto assets unrecoverable. His cause of death was reported as “complications - [17 natural ways to treat Multiple Sclerosis](https://drhoffman.com/article/17-natural-ways-to-treat-multiple-sclerosis/) - Did you know that March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month? There are now nearly a million people with MS in the U.S., with women making up 74% of them. Drugs are the current mainstay of treatment for MS, with some inroads being made, but without a definitive cure in sight. Many of my MS patients complain of side - [The plot against Keto](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-plot-against-keto/) - I’m not susceptible to conspiracy theories, but this week’s confluence of anti-low-carb/Keto stories has me wondering. It’s a veritable torrent of orchestrated assaults! First there was the “Keto crotch” campaign. Initially, I was going to pass up on damage control of this ludicrous story which asserts that ultra-low carb dieters acquire odiferous nether-parts. Representative headlines - [Meet your mitochondria!](https://drhoffman.com/article/meet-your-mitochondria/) - How many of you remember your high school biology? We all know that our mitochondria are the organelles in our cells that help produce energy for our bodies. Our muscle cells have more mitochondria, which makes sense, but so do our fat cells (as they store the energy). Once upon a time—around 2 billion years - [New perspectives on IBS](https://drhoffman.com/article/new-perspectives-on-ibs/) - April marks “IBS Awareness Month” so let’s survey some of the new innovations in IBS care since I last reviewed it. IBS patients—estimated at 30-45 million in the U.S. alone—are demanding better treatments. They’re even organizing politically to advocate for Congressional action to fund more research on behalf of sufferers. It used to be thought that IBS was purely a - [Ask Leyla: Is the stress of moving affecting my health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-the-stress-of-moving-affecting-my-health/) - Q: I moved to California from New Jersey about two months ago. Since this move, I’ve been experiencing hair loss, dry skin, and chest congestion. The chest congestion is persistent. I saw a doctor who told me that I don't have asthma and prescribed a homeopathic expectorant. Otherwise, I don't feel ill. I'm female, - [Leyla Weighs In: Take part in reducing food waste](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-take-part-in-reducing-food-waste/) - According to the USDA Office of The Chief Economist in 2010, “31 percent of food loss at the retail and consumer levels corresponded to approximately 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food.” As a result, the USDA, EPA, and even the FDA are responding with a plan even I can get behind—the national - [Leyla Weighs In: The VERY Necessary Nutrition Consult](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-very-necessary-nutrition-consult-2/) - CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH You will find the following quote clearly displayed on the wall in my office: The patient who doesn’t pay attention to diet is wasting the physician’s time -- Chinese Proverb When we use the term ‘diet’, it isn’t always about weight loss. There is the therapeutic diet, which is known as - [Ask Leyla: Should I be taking daily aspirin, even without a doctor's recommendation?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-taking-daily-aspirin-even-without-a-doctors-recommendation/) - Q: What are the benefits or dangers of long-term aspirin use for stroke prevention? If it is of benefit, what does it actually do, and if it is not a good idea, why? A: Aspirin is probably the most widely used over-the-counter drug in America. Besides its occasional use for headaches, minor arthritis pain and - [The role of dietary supplements in weight management](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-role-of-dietary-supplements-in-weight-management/) - This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. Weight management is a very complex topic. There is no one-size-fits-all type of diet, and the journey to healthy weight is a very unique and personal one. In a recent clinical study comparing low-fat and low-carb diets over a 12-month - [Could a vegetarian diet undermine your mental health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/could-a-vegetarian-diet-undermine-your-mental-health-2/) - I saw it on Drudge: "The Scary Mental Health Risks of Going Meatless,"a story in Women's Health magazine. Predictably, this ignited a media feeding frenzy: "Plant-Based Diets May Hike Mental Health Risks" — CNBC "Vegetarian Diets Linked to Emotional, Mental Problems" — Latino Post "Research Points To Mental Health Risks Associated With Meatless Diet" — CBS Philly "Vegetarians - [Scuba diving is great (but there’s a lot that can go wrong!)](https://drhoffman.com/article/scuba-diving-is-great-but-theres-a-lot-that-can-go-wrong/) - I just returned from a dive trip to the Dominican Republic and wanted to share some reflections with you. I dove at Bayahibe, a beach resort near La Romana on the southern (Caribbean) coast of the DR, about a two-hour ride from Santo Domingo airport. Until this recent trip, I never had the opportunity - [Ask Leyla: A closer look at the starch-based McDougall diet](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-a-closer-look-at-the-starch-based-mcdougall-diet/) - Q: Can you tell me what you think about the starch based diet that Dr. McDougall recommends? A: What if I told you that the healthiest diet includes pizza, pasta, pancakes... and sugar? You would either jump up and down with glee or scratch your head in confusion, yes? Well, this is the claim of - [Leyla Weighs In: Why I disapprove of restaurant “children’s menus”](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-why-i-disapprove-of-restaurant-childrens-menus/) - Full disclosure: I do not have children—by choice. But this does not preclude me from having a strong opinion about how we feed our kids. Check out any popular restaurant menu—especially chain restaurants where families often gather—and you’ll see the following options on the children’s menu: Chicken tenders, hot dogs, mac ‘n cheese. A glut - [11 natural ingredients for healthier skin](https://drhoffman.com/article/11-natural-ingredients-for-healthier-skin/) - This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Radiant skin is more than a simple mark of beauty; it’s an indication of a healthy you. You make first impressions in an instant. Your clear, glowing complexion can speak volumes about who you are and where you’ve been in life. When your skin is - [Ask Leyla: Are steel-cut oats better for my blood sugar?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-steel-cut-oats-better-for-my-blood-sugar/) - Q: My brother-in-law was just diagnosed with prediabetes, with a hemoglobin A1C of 6.4. His trainer suggested he eat steel-cut oats as opposed to regular oatmeal because it does not affect your sugar like regular oatmeal. Is that true? A: First, let’s talk about Hemoglobin A1c. This test is a marker of average blood sugar over - [Ask Leyla: Fructose vs. Sucrose](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-fructose-vs-sucrose/) - Q: In a recent podcast, you expounded on the negative effects of fructose. How does it compare to table sugar? Do they have different impacts on health, and if so, why? Aren't they both "sugar"? A: While fructose and sucrose (table sugar) may taste the same and provide roughly the same amount of calories, the way - [Ask Leyla: Where has my energy gone?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-where-has-my-energy-gone/) - Q: Do you have any suggestions for a 39 year-old female with fatigue and low energy? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious ones: Are you getting enough sleep? Most adults require six to eight hours of sleep every night. Do you snore or have sleep apnea? This - [5 supplements to use on keto](https://drhoffman.com/article/5-supplements-to-use-on-keto/) - When first starting out on the Keto diet, many people quickly come to understand what’s known as the Keto Flu, a feeling of immense sickness and exhaustion caused by switching from a carb-inclusive daily intake to eating almost zero carbs every week. Everyone experiences the Keto Flu to some degree or another, but fortunately not - [Processed foods cause overeating and weight gain—DUH!](https://drhoffman.com/article/processed-foods-cause-overeating-and-weight-gain-duh/) - A self-evident proposition, something that’s been at the core of my decades-long lifework as a medical nutritionist, I’d dub this the DUH Story—not merely of the week, the month, or the year—but of the present century! Why is this headline not merely risible, but worthy of attention? Perversely, it’s the first time that scientists have - [A cup of blueberries a day keeps the doctor away](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-cup-of-blueberries-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/) - In a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers demonstrated the benefits of eating a cup of freeze-dried blueberries every day. The subjects were overweight or clinically obese (with BMI > 25), ages 50-75, all with three or more features of metabolic syndrome (increased central adiposity, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, hypertension, and/or - [UPDATED: Hormone Nazis to men: “No testosterone for YOU!”](https://drhoffman.com/article/updated-hormone-nazis-to-men-no-testosterone-for-you/) - June is Men's Health Month. In honor of that, and in light of recent studies, I'm bringing back this important article from several years ago. See the end for an update! —Dr. Hoffman Last month, an FDA advisory committee dealt a severe blow to testosterone therapy for men. Voting 20 to 1, they urged tighter labeling - [Is your grill killing you? Your personal anti-AGEing program](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-your-grill-killing-you-your-personal-anti-ageing-program/) - With summer ramping up, many of us are taking advantage of the warm temps by firing up the BBQ grill. Nothing compares with the savory taste of seared meat, seafood, or poultry. Or corn on the cob, baked potatoes, grilled vegetables like peppers, endives and fennel, and even fruits like pineapple and peaches. But, alas, - [Is psychiatry an unscientific mess?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-psychiatry-an-unscientific-mess/) - If you should suddenly experience headaches, double vision and balance problems, your doctor might order an MRI, revealing the presence of a life-threatening glioblastoma. Or, if you’re suffering from dry eyes and dry mouth, a physician might be prompted to perform a blood test for Sjögren’s antibodies, rendering a diagnosis of Sjögren’s Syndrome. These are - [Enhanced brain function with magnesium and curcumin](https://drhoffman.com/article/enhanced-brain-function-with-magnesium-and-curcumin/) - Supplements may help your body—but do they reach your brain? It’s all about bio-availability. Protocol for Life Balance's Protosorb Magnesium and Cogumin SCLP are two of my favorite supplements on Fullscript. Here’s a great rundown on the rationale for their use in supporting brain function. —Dr. Hoffman Brain health is a common concern for - [Ask Leyla: Is drinking a smoothie just as good for me as eating the same amount of fruits and veggies?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-drinking-a-smoothie-just-as-good-for-me-as-eating-the-same-amount-of-fruits-and-veggies/) - Q: I really love smoothies and shakes. I have always thought they were a great healthy option for getting in extra produce—especially since I sometimes have a hard time working in my daily servings of fruit and veggies—and a good way to hydrate. But a friend recently told me it’s healthier to eat a salad - [Leyla Weighs In: Exercise alone does not promote weight loss](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-exercise-alone-does-not-promote-weight-loss/) - In this article, Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN at Hoffman Center explains how a poor diet generates more disease than sedentary lifestyle. Visit our website today! - [The ONE food you should avoid](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-one-food-you-should-avoid/) - Q: Working with a cardiologist in a hospital, I asked him is there one food to avoid above all others. He answered yes, cheese. Is the doctor correct? A: I would disagree with the cardiologist. I think the one food to avoid above all others is sugar—in all its forms. The cardiologist chose cheese - [Ask Leyla: What are trans-fatty acids?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-trans-fatty-acids/) - Q: When reading ingredients on package labels, how can I tell whether they contain trans fats? Are there specific ingredients or names to watch for besides just trans fatty acids? A: There are “good” fats and “bad” fats. Trans fats are the worst. I’m talking about factory-made trans fats, not naturally occurring trans-fatty acids found - [Leyla Weighs In: Health is Wealth](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-health-is-wealth-2/) - “When you have your health, you have everything.” I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true! In fact, this message is more important today than at any other time in our lives. As we grow older and face our future health with some trepidation, we as individuals are tasked with taking the best - [A dozen reasons you’ve been told to avoid red meat—and whether or not they’re valid (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-dozen-reasons-youve-been-told-to-avoid-red-meat-and-whether-or-not-theyre-valid-part-one/) - “I’m trying to cut down on red meat.” It’s a familiar trope when I take a dietary history from new patients. People are feeling guilty these days about consuming beef, veal, lamb, and pork products. They’re taught that meat consumption is unhealthy. And lately, they’re being persuaded that it’s unvirtuous from a societal standpoint. - [A dozen reasons you’ve been told to avoid red meat—and whether or not they’re valid (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-dozen-reasons-youve-been-told-to-avoid-red-meat-and-whether-or-not-theyre-valid-part-two/) - Happy September! I hope all of my readers had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. With school starting and summer ending, September can feel like the perfect time to turn over a new leaf, leading many to look toward ways they can improve their diet. But should that include red meat, or eliminate it? With all - [When it comes to heart disease—the type of diet you choose doesn’t matter (REALLY??)](https://drhoffman.com/article/when-it-comes-to-heart-disease-the-type-of-diet-you-choose-doesnt-matter-really/) - Last week we were assailed with yet another pop science diet report: “Healthy foods more important than type of diet to reduce heart disease risk: Researchers compare three popular diets and find all three reduce heart disease” reports Science Daily. So why are you even reading this article? Give up trying to figure out nutrition and - [Is weight gain inevitable as you grow older?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-weight-gain-inevitable-as-you-grow-older/) - Most people steadily gain weight as they advance in age from young adulthood into middle age. Between ages 29 and 39, women typically gain about 7 pounds, and men put on an additional 15 pounds, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some of this weight gain is purely a matter of - [Everything you need to know about the current cholesterol guidelines](https://drhoffman.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-current-cholesterol-guidelines/) - SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH Several years ago, we all awoke to a sea-change in the way mainstream medicine approaches the prescribing of cholesterol drugs. It caught many of the “worried well” by surprise. Even most doctors were blind-sided. Prescriptions for “statin” drugs—such as Lipitor, Zocor, Prevachol and Crestor—have soared over the past decade, - [Veganism—the New Children’s Crusade](https://drhoffman.com/article/veganism-the-new-childrens-crusade/) - In the year 1212, legend has it that a 12-year-old shepherd boy named Philip Cloyes, claiming to bear a letter from Jesus to the King of France, led tens of thousands of children to the Holy Land in what has been termed the Children’s Crusade. Unlike previous Crusades which sought to wrest the Holy Land - [The important role nitric oxide plays in your health](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-important-role-nitric-oxide-plays-in-your-health/) - With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality supplement that reliably boosts NO to support circulation. It’s the real deal for discerning consumers! —Dr. Hoffman This - [Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels with dietary supplements*](https://drhoffman.com/article/maintaining-healthy-blood-glucose-levels-with-dietary-supplements/) - Readers, here’s an excellent review of the science behind some of the best researched-backed supplements for blood sugar optimization, from one of our sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. While of specific interest to diabetics, keeping hemoglobin A1c under control for people without frank diabetes can help protect brain, heart, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys from - [Summer shorts: What you may have missed while beating the heat](https://drhoffman.com/article/summer-shorts-what-you-may-have-missed-while-beating-the-heat/) - The summer heat is taking its toll on everything from our tolerance for sweat to our attention spans! So, this week, I’m bringing you a handful of short, easily digestible health news updates. Pour yourself a tall glass of iced tea and take a quick breather to catch up on what’s new. The “Anti-Autumnal Diet” - [Study highlights perils of the Paleo Diet—But does it hold up to scrutiny?](https://drhoffman.com/article/study-highlights-perils-of-the-paleo-diet-but-does-it-hold-up-to-scrutiny/) - You’ve probably seen last month’s headlines: “New research raises red flags over Paleo Diet”—Independent Online, South Africa (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be bad for your heart, study finds”—Health24 (Source) “The Paleo Diet could be your early ticket to the grave”—D’Marge (Source) As might be expected, vegan websites and the anti-meat Twitterati had a field day - [Book Review: Unsafe at Any Meal](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-unsafe-at-any-meal/) - I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Renee Joy Dufault (pronounced Doo-Foe), author of Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat. You can listen to the podcast here. The title intentionally paraphrases Unsafe at Any Speed, Ralph Nader’s classic 1965 exposé of the automotive industry, which - [Stem Cells: Panacea or snake oil?](https://drhoffman.com/article/stem-cells-panacea-or-snake-oil/) - They are billed as the new keys to longevity, an endless inventory of “spare parts” that can regenerate sick or tired organs, a veritable Fountain of Youth. But are stem cells the medical cure-all of the future, or are they just a snake-oil pitch to the desperate and vulnerable? An article entitled “Stem Cells Are Mostly - [Fish oil supplements are good. No, worthless. Wait—they work!](https://drhoffman.com/article/fish-oil-supplements-are-good-no-worthless-wait-they-work/) - Amidst the excitement over a major research group’s vindication of meat last week (NYTimes: “Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice”), news of another stunning reversal was eclipsed. “Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovascular disease risk” – ScienceDaily: People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials - [Low-tech solutions for challenging medical problems](https://drhoffman.com/article/low-tech-solutions-for-challenging-medical-problems/) - “Dark therapy” for bipolar syndrome: You’ve heard of light therapy for SAD. It lifts patients out of seasonal depression. But patients with bipolar disorder suffer from hyper-excitation. They may be prone to bouts of manic behavior and have trouble sleeping or keeping to a day-night schedule. It was Thomas Edison who shattered our circadian rhythms with - [The Raw and the Cooked: What enabled us to become human may also be our undoing](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-raw-and-the-cooked-what-enabled-us-to-become-human-may-also-be-our-undoing/) - As many of you know by now, my training in college was in anthropology. This study of diverse cultures and human evolution informs my understanding of human health to this day. The Raw and the Cooked is the title of an influential book by French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss which enjoyed cult status during my undergrad years. - [What I learned about environmental toxicity at the American Nutrition Association (ANA) annual meeting](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-i-learned-about-environmental-toxicity-at-the-american-nutrition-association-ana-annual-meeting/) - I just returning from the American Nutrition Association (ANA) annual meeting in San Diego. The ANA is a brand-new coalition of organizations that promote the science and practice of personalized nutrition. There was a big launch party for ANA at the event. I’ve always championed a personalized approach to nutrition because there’s no one-size-fits-all - [5 Questions to ask when looking for a magnesium supplement](https://drhoffman.com/article/5-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-magnesium-supplement/) - Magnesium deficiency is rampant in the U.S. even by conservative estimates of public health officials. It’s virtually impossible to get enough from diet alone. Learn from the following article whether you may be suffering from some of the common symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Then take advantage of a special offer from my friends at Jigsaw - [Leyla Weighs In: What’s behind the rise in high ferritin?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-whats-behind-the-rise-in-high-ferritin/) - Last week, I discussed possible reasons for low ferritin levels. As with most blood tests, too low or too high isn’t necessarily optimal. Here are some possible reasons for high ferritin levels. This is not an exhaustive list. Too much dietary iron—especially taking an iron supplement when it isn’t indicated—could cause high ferritin. For example, - [“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/breakthrough-treatments-that-we-dont-really-need-part-one/) - It seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a “breakthrough” treatment that promises relief from one malady or another. Most of these are expensive, and some come with an array of harrowing side effects. Plus, they’re often of marginal efficacy. And in many cases, there are simpler natural fixes, - [Ask Leyla: When should we give insulin to type 2 diabetics?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-when-should-we-give-insulin-to-type-2-diabetics/) - Q: Is it ever a good idea to give insulin to a type 2 diabetic without first testing to see if their pancreatic beta cells are functioning and producing insulin? A: With the exception of administering insulin to a patient in hospital to cover blood sugar during their stay (where blood sugar may be high - [Book Review—Follow the Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures, and Prevails by Sharyl Attkisson](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-follow-the-science-how-big-pharma-misleads-obscures-and-prevails-by-sharyl-attkisson/) - I recently had the opportunity to interview Sharyl Attkisson about her new book Follow the Science. Attkisson is a five-time Emmy Award winner, and recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism; The Smear: How - [Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-dietary-changes-help-improve-my-anxiety/) - Q: My husband suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been on antidepressants for a long time but they don’t seem to be helping. Are there any nutritional recommendations to support him? A: Barring any emotional/psychological issues that can cause anxiety, there is a physiological basis for anxiety that can be helped with changes - [“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/breakthrough-treatments-that-we-dont-really-need-part-two/) - In my article two weeks ago, I shared some recent “breakthrough” treatments that give me pause. These headline-making treatments promise relief from one malady or another, often at high expense or with an array of harrowing side effects. Some have shown marginal efficacy, and in many cases, diet and lifestyle recommendations can provide simpler natural fixes. - [Enjoy happier, healthier pets with daily CBD](https://drhoffman.com/article/enjoy-happier-healthier-pets-with-daily-cbd/) - I don’t usually recommend pet products, but animals suffer the same health challenges as humans. I’m so convinced of the safety and benefits of CBD that I’m solidly behind CV Sciences' new pet offerings—PlusCBD Pet Chews for dogs. They’re not just to sedate pets, although they’ve been shown to exert a mild calming effect. As - [Ask Leyla: Can the order in which I eat my food impact my blood sugar?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-the-order-in-which-i-eat-my-food-impact-my-blood-sugar/) - Q: I’ve heard about studies that indicate eating your foods in a certain order can impact blood sugar. For example, vegetables first, then fats/proteins, and then starchy carbs to avoid glucose spikes. I’ve also read that drinking a glass of water in which a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar has been added helps reduce the - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s Food Allergy Awareness Month – What is allergic addiction?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-food-allergy-action-month-what-is-allergic-addiction/) - Based on evidence in the scientific literature and case studies of my patients over the years, I can say with certainty that as many as 60 percent of the population suffers from hidden food allergies. According to Alan Gaby, MD, “hidden food allergy is a frequent cause of a wide range of physical and mental conditions.” Everyone - [“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part three)](https://drhoffman.com/article/breakthrough-treatments-that-we-dont-really-need-part-three/) - Back by popular demand: the third installment in my series “Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need. I tried to contain myself to just two newsletter articles, Part 1 and Part 2, but there were too many instances to relegate to the cutting room floor. Seems not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a - [Ask Leyla: Does it matter whether I consume protein before or after exercise?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-does-it-matter-whether-i-consume-protein-before-or-after-exercise/) - Q: I’m a 70-year-old man and I eat well and exercise. I’m curious about protein supplements. I drink a protein mix about an hour before I work out. Is it better to use whey powder or a plant-based powder as my protein source to build and maintain muscle as I age? And should I drink - [With the NIH budget slashed, will we miss studies like these?](https://drhoffman.com/article/with-the-nih-budget-slashed-will-we-miss-studies-like-these/) - The medical research establishment is reeling as budget cuts loom for the National Institutes of Health. A colleague involved in funding research at my alma mater, Albert Einstein College of Medicine told me: “It’s been all hands on deck as we struggle to defend our grants.”According to Healthcaredive: - [ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship](https://drhoffman.com/article/anh-launches-petition-to-curb-big-tech-censorship/) - Download as PDFPrint This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to sign our petition and support our FreeSpeech4Health campaign. —Dr. Hoffman We’re excited to announce the launch of our FreeSpeech4Health campaign. Support our petition - [Scotland: A health perspective](https://drhoffman.com/article/scotland-a-health-perspective/) - I recently returned from a two-week tour of Scotland. It was truly a remarkable trip to a beautiful country with a rich history. I'd like to share some medical perspectives gleaned from my trip. Scotland is cold. Not in the same way as, say, Bismarck, North Dakota, but it’s damp and raw. The weather is - [Decoding GLP-1 and Calocurb’s Amarasate: What you should know](https://drhoffman.com/article/decoding-glp-1-and-calocurbs-amarasate-what-you-should-know/) - In a recent Intelligent Medicine newsletter article (“Is there such a thing as natural Ozempic?”), I discussed alternatives to the new raft of weight loss drugs. Among the most promising was Calocurb—developed via a $20 million innovation grant from the government of New Zealand. A 2022 paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that - [“Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need (part four)](https://drhoffman.com/article/breakthrough-treatments-that-we-dont-really-need-part-four/) - I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on the cutting room floor, I’m sallying forth with yet another (hopefully final!) installment. The premise is that seemingly not a week goes by that we’re not regaled with news of a “game-changer” treatment—beware of that word in health reporting! Each - [Ask Leyla: How can I maximize my sun exposure to get the recommended amount of vitamin D?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-maximize-my-sun-exposure-to-get-the-recommended-amount-of-vitamin-d/) - Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV of vitamin D. If I am fully clothed with a long-sleeved shirt am I still getting 20,000 IU? Short-sleeved shirt? How about without a shirt? It seems that the total skin area exposed should have something to do with the - [Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2019 (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2019-part-one/) - ‘Tis the season. As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and simply enjoy cocooning at home with family. It’s a perfect time to relax with your computer or mobile - [Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): A Review](https://drhoffman.com/article/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgms-a-review/) - By now we’re all well aware of the importance of good blood sugar control. Even when it’s not a matter of lowering out-of-range glucose in outright diabetes—or avoiding inadvertent hypoglycemic episodes resulting from overzealous insulin dosing—evidence is amassing that optimizing blood sugar even when in “normal” non-diabetic ranges confers major benefits. Borderline elevations in blood - [Top Ten worst health stories of 2019 (Part 1)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-worst-health-stories-of-2019-part-1/) - It’s that time of year again! Time to pay homage to some of the worst accomplishments of waning 2019: Worst songs, worst movies, worst fashions, worst tech gifts, etc. This week, I’m reprising my annual rendition of the year’s worst health stories (see my picks for 2018 here). These stories distinguish themselves by perpetuating stereotypes - [Top Ten Worst Health Stories of 2019 (Part 2)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-worst-health-stories-of-2019-part-2/) - It’s that time of year: I’m reprising my annual rendition of the year’s worst health stories. These stories distinguish themselves by perpetuating stereotypes about the dangers or inefficacy of supplements or natural therapies, or alternatively, parroting outmoded concepts about diet. In last week’s article, I rolled out my first 5 picks for Worst Health Stories - [Leyla Weighs In: High arachidonic acid? Blame corn](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-high-arachidonic-acid-blame-corn-2/) - Arachidonic acid is a pro-inflammatory fatty acid responsible for the production of series 2 prostaglandins, a hallmark of inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma and arthritis, to name a couple. However, arachidonic acid is not altogether a foe. It is stored in virtually all of our cell membranes and is a necessary component of - [Keep Wild Oil of Oregano on hand this holiday season](https://drhoffman.com/article/keep-wild-oil-of-oregano-on-hand-this-holiday-season/) - In a recent review of natural immune boosters, I gave a nod to oregano as an all-purpose antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. Here’s a deeper dive on oregano’s benefits, from our friends at Future Pharm. —Dr. Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Health-conscious people know that Wild Oil of Oregano can - [Winter Shorts](https://drhoffman.com/article/winter-shorts/) - With the holidays behind us, we’re hunkering down for winter 2020. But it’s sure not been quiet on the health/nutrition front. Here are some of the stories that have fascinated me: IV vitamin C vs. septic shock: Septic shock is one of medicine’s most dread emergencies. A pathogen enters the bloodstream, leading to disseminated infection. - [Who’s leading the charge in 2020 to combat the epidemic of diet-related disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whos-leading-the-charge-in-2020-to-combat-the-epidemic-of-diet-related-disease/) - It has now been acknowledged that unhealthy diet is one of the leading risk factors for preventable death, exceeding even the toll caused by smoking. Last year, the Lancet reported that globally, one in five deaths are associated with poor diet. The chief killers are now non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—specifically cancers, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases like - [Man’s 4th Best Hospital by Samuel Shem: A Review](https://drhoffman.com/article/mans-4th-best-hospital-by-samuel-shem-a-review/) - In the late 70s and early 80s I underwent my training in internal medicine at some of the busiest hospitals in New York City. The AIDS epidemic was raging. Poverty, urban decay and crime were taking their tolls. The prevailing ethic was that internship and residency were survival ordeals—a sort of “hazing” ritual to initiate - [Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2019 (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2019-part-two/) - Google Podcasts Spotify Pandora Stitcher TuneIn iHeartRadio Or, copy and paste this URL into your favorite podcasting software or RSS reader: http://drhoffman.com/podcast/feed/intelligent-medicine/ Wishing you all a Happyand Healthy New Year! - [Maintaining optimal gastro-intestinal health – how can supplements help?](https://drhoffman.com/article/maintaining-optimal-gastro-intestinal-health-how-can-supplements-help/) - Learn about some novel ingredients for GI health from my good colleagues at Protocol for Life Balance. Their formulas are backed by the latest science. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. The gastro-intestinal (GI) tract is made of an extraordinarily complex system of organs - [What you need to know about the new coronavirus](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-coronavirus/) - At this point, it’s safe to assume that you’ve heard of the new strain of coronavirus originating in China and the global panic it has caused. But how worried should you actually be? This week, I’m taking a look at what we know at this point: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain. Let’s get - [Glyphosate: Even if it doesn’t give you cancer, is it still bad for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/glyphosate-even-if-it-doesnt-give-you-cancer-is-it-still-bad-for-you/) - It’s considered one of the most disastrous German acquisitions since the occupation of Stalingrad in World War 2: Bayer’s takeover of Monsanto, makers of the herbicide glyphosate, and “Roundup-ready” genetically modified seed. The $63 billion-dollar acquisition has threatened the very existence of the venerable pharmaceutical firm that ushered in the modern pharmaceutical era 157 years - [Leyla Weighs In: The Exercise Rx](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-exercise-rx/) - The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes your cells more sensitive to insulin, optimizing glucose metabolism. It oxygenates muscles and organs allowing for nutrient exchange - [Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorkers with acne](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-a-novel-study-of-new-yorkers-with-acne-2/) - While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in the development of acne. To this end, examination of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and its impacts on acne pathogenesis are examined in a novel study of adult - [Add turmeric to your healthy living goals for 2020](https://drhoffman.com/article/add-turmeric-to-your-healthy-living-goals-for-2020/) - Intro: I've been talking about the benefits of turmeric for a VERY long time. Here’s a succinct rundown of its health benefits from the folks at Future Pharm, who have developed a highly potent delivery system for this core supplement . . . —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Right about now, - [What are the factors affecting Nitric Oxide formation?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-are-the-factors-affecting-nitric-oxide-formation/) - With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality supplement that reliably boosts NO to support circulation. It’s the real deal for discerning consumers! —Dr. Hoffman This - [Leyla Weighs In: Finding opportunities for healthier living in the midst of this crisis](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-finding-opportunities-for-healthier-living-in-the-midst-of-this-crisis/) - Unless you’re a first responder or essential elsewhere like in the food production arena, you’re likely at home. And if you are, hopefully you’re able to work remotely to ease any impending financial concerns and maintain some sense of normalcy that can be felt with a structured day. If you’re home with not much else - [Ask Leyla: What's causing my bad breath?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-causing-my-bad-breath/) - Q: It's been brought to my attention that I have persistent bad breath – but I don't know what is causing it, or what I can to do remedy it. Can you tell me what might be causing the problem, and what steps I can take to fix it? A: Bad breath, or halitosis, is most - [What we know about the COVID-19 pandemic](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-we-know-about-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Whew! There’s a lot to report here. Today, I’ll try to impart some of the latest facts about the COVID-19 (aka "coronavirus") pandemic, although things are moving really fast. In fact, they’re moving so swiftly that you may have noticed this newsletter is coming to you a few days early. As you know, I strive - [21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/21-nutraceuticals-that-can-boost-your-immune-response-part-two/) - Last week, I offered you the first half of my recommendations for bolstering your immune system. (If you missed it, you can read it here.) This week, we’re wrapping up with ten more nutraceuticals that can help you stay healthy during this important time of year! Without further ado: 12) Echinacea: Perhaps the most widely - [UPDATED: 21 nutraceuticals that can boost your immune response (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/updated-22-nutraceuticals-that-can-boost-your-immune-response-part-one/) - With illness on so many people's minds these days, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune Support.) Amid the near-total absence of effective “magic bullet” drugs against common viruses that cause upper respiratory infections, - [March tidings—The news you need this month](https://drhoffman.com/article/march-tidings-the-news-you-need-this-month/) - Winter seems to be dragging on interminably, but there are signs of change: The days are getting longer, temperatures are moderating, and baseball’s spring training is getting into full swing. Here are some breaking health stories to hasten your transition to the new season. Milk—is it really a natural? Our current Dietary Guidelines, promulgated by - [Can a saliva DNA test tell you what diet is best for you?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-a-saliva-dna-test-tell-you-what-diet-is-best-for-you/) - There are so many diets out there: Vegan, low-carb, flexitarian, paleo, high-protein, gluten and casein-free, and keto to name but a few. How to choose? This was already on my mind in 1989 when I wrote my first book, The Diet-Type Weight Loss Program. Don’t look for it, it’s out of print. But the - [Leyla Weighs In: Have blood sugar issues? Eat carbs last](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-have-blood-sugar-issues-eat-carbs-last/) - I regularly advise patients and clients with blood sugar issues such as hypoglycemia, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to eat higher carb foods, such as fruit, after the main meal. More like a dessert. The rationale for this advice is that the absorption of the sugar (fructose) in fruit could then be tempered by the main meal - [Leyla Weighs In: A time to nourish](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-a-time-to-nourish/) - This is a good time—now that you have lots of it—to practice some long overdue self-care and self-nurture. That starts with good food. You want good, clean food packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals to keep your immune system humming along. This means choosing colors. The variety of color in your vegetables and fruit determines how - [Ask Leyla: Vitamin D and Immunity](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-vitamin-d-and-immunity/) - Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and thought my serum level would be higher by now, but it’s still low. Why? I’m especially concerned given the coronavirus pandemic. A: Vitamin D** is vitally important for good health and immunity. There are many reasons vitamin D levels may remain low, even - [Leyla Weighs In: Eating right while cozy at home](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-eating-right-while-cozy-at-home/) - A big obstacle to eating right is all the goodies available—often, right in your own kitchen. When that box of cookies or stash of candy bars is calling you from the cupboard, it can be difficult to resist—especially now that we’re all at home. But for many, not having those treats around or at least - [Integrative Medicine—a new way forward amid the coronavirus pandemic](https://drhoffman.com/article/integrative-medicine-a-new-way-forward-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Is COVID-19 the quintessential example of a “lifestyle disease”? I can’t take credit for that formulation—it’s by one of my cherished mentors, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, considered by many the undisputed “Father of Functional Medicine”. Hearing that helped me coalesce a lot of thinking I’ve been doing during this prolonged lockdown. I’ve interviewed a number of - [Coronavirus update: Masks, losing fitness, and toilets](https://drhoffman.com/article/coronavirus-update-masks-losing-fitness-and-toilets/) - More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask controversy. First, they told us that masks for the general public were unnecessary because a) they were ineffective, and b) the good masks were scarce and were needed for medical professionals at high risk. Do you sense an inherent contradiction - [COVID-19 Controversies: The debates to come](https://drhoffman.com/article/covid-19-controversies-the-debates-to-come/) - We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations on what we should—or shouldn’t—or actually, on second thought, should—be doing to keep ourselves and others safe from the spread of COVID-19. With experts and leaders constantly adjusting to new information, it’s no surprise that opinions are sometimes at odds - ["Poor protoplasm" and coronavirus: How the state of our overall health affects our ability to weather COVID-19](https://drhoffman.com/article/poor-protoplasm-and-coronavirus-how-the-state-of-our-overall-health-affects-our-ability-to-weather-covid-19/) - During my medical training in the 80s, we treated a lot of very sick patients. When things went south, as they inevitably did, we fatalistically blamed patients’ declines on their “poor protoplasm.” What is poor protoplasm? As with the oft-quoted definition of pornography by Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, I’m not exactly sure what it - [COVID-19 UPDATE—The good, the bad, the confusing: Latest developments in the treatment pipeline for the novel coronavirus](https://drhoffman.com/article/covid-19-update-the-good-the-bad-the-confusing-latest-developments-in-the-treatment-pipeline-for-the-novel-coronavirus/) - In a previous newsletter article, I outlined the most plausible natural preventive and treatment strategies for coronavirus. Herein, I’ll share some of the most promising avenues utilizing repurposing of currently-available drugs, fast-tracking of newly-developed agents, or ingenious deployment of traditional strategies like convalescent serum and vaccines. All the buzz is about hydroxychloroquine (brand name Plaquenil) which - [Coronavirus treatment and prevention strategies](https://drhoffman.com/article/coronavirus-treatment-and-prevention-strategies/) - WARNING: The Federal Trade Commission mandates that prior to openly discussing any issues related to COVID 19 the following disclaimer be conspicuously placed in front of any article relating to COVID 19: NONE OF THE PRODUCTS DISCUSSED IN THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN PROVEN IN DOUBLE BLIND PLACEBO STUDIES TO CURE PREVENT OR TREAT COVID 19. - [Mood and relaxation: Can dietary supplements be helpful?](https://drhoffman.com/article/mood-and-relaxation-can-dietary-supplements-be-helpful/) - With all the stress associated with our current health crisis and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, we could all use this helpful advice on natural mood modulators from our good friends at Protocol for Life Balance. —Dr. Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Feeling stressed, - [Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of acrylamide](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-dangers-of-acrylamide/) - What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees F). The chemical reaction known as Maillard browning occurs when amino acids such as asparagine and sugars - [Adding elderberry to your health routine is a smart move](https://drhoffman.com/article/adding-elderberry-to-your-health-routine-is-a-smart-move/) - Elderberry has been catapulted into the headlines lately, with its history of documented immune benefits. Studies reveal multiple pathways by which it exerts its protective effects. As a result, there’s been a run on elderberry products. Future Pharm has met the demand with the timely release of its great elderberry formulation. —Dr. Hoffman This article - [Everyday ways to combat COVID-19](https://drhoffman.com/article/everyday-ways-to-combat-covid-19/) - It appears that, for better or worse, we’re emerging from lockdown. We’ve “flattened the curve” and hospital admissions and deaths are declining. Americans are champing at the bit to normalize their routines and undertake damage control over a badly wounded economy. In the absence of a vaccine or definitive Pharma therapy, we’re going to need - [A closer look at two COVID-19 controversies](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-closer-look-at-two-covid-19-controversies/) - FBI Raids Alternative Coronavirus Clinic: Some of you may have been outraged, as I was, at the spectacle of armed FBI agents raiding a medical practice in Michigan that was offering patients vitamin C IV drips for prevention and/or treatment of COVID-19. It seemed like the most egregious violation of medical freedom of choice since - [The latest on COVID-19: From antibodies to zinc, and everything in between](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-latest-on-covid-19-from-antibodies-to-zinc-and-everything-in-between/) - Is it a “Plandemic”? Spreading more rapidly than the virus itself, and threatening to inflame your limbic system and deprive you all your critical faculties, is a slick video featuring researcher Dr. Judy Mikovits. She outlines a wide-ranging conspiracy to infect people with a manufactured virus to juice vaccine profits. She points to a cabal - [Proactive Protection: The changes you need to make to bolster your body's defenses against COVID-19](https://drhoffman.com/article/proactive-protection-the-changes-you-need-to-make-to-bolster-your-bodys-defenses-against-covid-19/) - At this point, the inevitable unraveling of the lockdown is underway. In many parts of the country, restrictions are being lifted, and people are emerging from self-imposed house arrest. Even here in New York City, where I reside, the natives are getting restless despite government edicts reinforcing limits on business and recreation. Unusually cool and - [Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-concerned-should-i-be-about-advanced-glycation-end-products-ages/) - Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount of AGEs in their diet? A: Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are compounds that form when sugar reacts - [15 coronavirus myths debunked (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/15-coronavirus-myths-debunked-part-one/) - It’s been a fast-moving couple of months. Amid contradictory and maladroit messaging—some unduly alarmist—we’re learning more about the true facts surrounding the pandemic. This week, I’m taking a closer look at the some of the myths you may have come across over the last few weeks. 1) You get it from packages: From the outset, I’ve - [15 coronavirus myths debunked (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/15-coronavirus-myths-debunked-part-two/) - Last week, I offered a closer look at some of the myths circulating about COVID-19. This week, I’m continuing the list with the rest of the 15 myths that need debunking. Without further ado, let’s dive in: 9) Vaccine optimism: The stock market jumped 1000 points last month on news of a successful preliminary coronavirus trial by vaccine - [How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-boost-cellular-resilience-in-the-face-of-stress/) - This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Tru Niagen. How to Boost Cellular Resilience in the Face of Stress Increasing levels of the cellular energy molecule nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) can support our cellular resilience as we emerge from months of quarantine. Your Body: A Temple Under Siege After spending months sheltered - [We’re all germaphobes and agoraphobes now: The way back](https://drhoffman.com/article/were-all-germaphobes-and-agoraphobes-now-the-way-back/) - 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. Recently, in Missouri, two hairdressers tested positive for COVID-19. Because records are scrupulously kept in - [What’s your “Aging Type”?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-your-aging-type/) - Amid the consternation over the coronavirus pandemic, news of an important health research breakthrough was eclipsed. It came in the form of an article entitled “Personal aging markers and ageotypes revealed by deep longitudinal profiling” in Nature Medicine. We all age, and yes, we all eventually die. The process by which that occurs is highly individual, akin - [Lessons of the pandemic](https://drhoffman.com/article/lessons-of-the-pandemic/) - Now that the imminent threat of hundreds of thousands of deaths and, for much of the country, the specter of hospitals overwhelmed with patients clinging to life on ventilators have receded, it’s time to reflect on the lessons this pandemic has left us. Principally, the recurrent theme is resilience: How can we, as a society - [Ask Leyla: Help! I fell off the low-carb wagon](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-i-fell-off-the-low-carb-wagon/) - Q: Recently I emailed you that I had decreased my carbohydrate intake significantly but developed a new obsession: nuts, cheese, and seeds! Well, my co-workers threw me a going away party and guilted me into eating cake (they were fully aware of my restrictions). That one event restarted a chain of reactions and now I - [Leyla weighs in: Diets and willpower, deconstructed](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-diets-and-willpower-deconstructed/) - In this article Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN explains how lack of willpower can increase the risk of obesity. Visit our website for this article and more health articles. - [Ask Leyla: Should I be using iodized salt?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-be-using-iodized-salt/) - Q: I’ve read some articles that suggested iodized salt is no longer needed in our diets. Other articles claim that it is still needed in small amounts. What is the latest information about iodized salt? What purpose does it serve? Can I switch back to regular salt or should I stick with iodized? A: An - [Innovative natural topical treatments for skin](https://drhoffman.com/article/innovative-natural-topical-treatments-for-skin/) - I’ve long said that what skin needs is not fancy potions applied externally; rather, healthy skin requires a lube job from within via targeted supplementation. But lately, some promising research about innovative natural topical treatments for skin has caught my eye. - [Yet another bad study claims vegetable oils superior to butter](https://drhoffman.com/article/yet-another-bad-study-claims-vegetable-oils-superior-to-butter/) - Seems like it was only a few weeks ago that I was impelled to rebut the conclusions of an anti-meat study: “A bad study claims red meat is the culprit in dementia” I’m getting tired of doing damage control on biased research by America’s diet minders, but here goes—let’s break it down. The same Harvard study - [Cardiovascular health: How to care for miles of blood vessels with dietary supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/cardiovascular-health-how-to-care-for-miles-of-blood-vessels-with-dietary-supplements/) - Nutrition can support cardiovascular health, and the following article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance highlights three nutrients that you might consider adding to your wellness portfolio. This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Extremely complex and absolutely vital, the cardiovascular system can be divided into 3 main components: the - [The New York Times has a bias problem (No, it’s not what you think)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-new-york-times-has-a-bias-problem-no-its-not-what-you-think/) - When I was in junior high school and was assigned a report for civics class, I remember going to the New York Times for an authoritative account of whatever important news story was breaking. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated, I distinctly recall the dignified coverage they gave to his funeral, which I was called upon to - [Midsummer musings](https://drhoffman.com/article/midsummer-musings/) - Twin Epidemics: During the last few months, I’ve often made the point that COVID-19 is a public health crisis superimposed on another epidemic—that of chronic degenerative diseases that are tied to our Western lifestyles. Junk food, sedentary lifestyle, debilitating addictions, and toxic environments have spawned pervasive NCDs—non-communicable diseases—that curtail our vitality and longevity. Obesity rates - [The path to a COVID-19 vaccine](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-path-to-a-covid-19-vaccine/) - Let me begin by saying this is not an anti-vaccination screed. I know full well that passions run high on this issue, but remember Will Smith’s portrayal of a lone pandemic survivor in the 2007 movie I Am Legend? With savage, infected zombies roaming New York’s desolate streets, even the most ardent anti-vaxxer would probably have - [Physician, heal thyself—or not?](https://drhoffman.com/article/physician-heal-thyself-or-not/) - Self-care is one of my fundamental tenets. We over-rely on our health care system to deliver us health outcomes—many of which lie within the locus of our personal responsibility. Conversely, it’s been said that “A physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient.” A couple of recent health experiences has brought that message - [Ask Leyla: Glycemic index vs. glycemic load](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-glycemic-index-vs-glycemic-load/) - Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN at Hoffman Center, answers frequently asked question about the difference between the glycemic index and glycemic load. Read it today! - [9 Ways to Look and Feel Younger](https://drhoffman.com/article/9-ways-to-look-and-feel-younger/) - Aging may be inevitable, but feeling your age is not. While some factors of age are beyond our control, there’s plenty we can do to help ourselves continue feeling younger, longer. Check out these nine tips for taking care of yourself and getting the most out of life. Get Adequate Sleep Did you know that inadequate sleep - [What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-is-vagus-nerve-stimulation/) - Vagal stimulation for mood and pain relief has been on my radar screen for several years now. I’m excited to see innovative companies developing consumer devices to harness this technology for self-care. I was skeptical at first, but after I synced some of my favorite music—Audioslave—with the Neuvana wave form, I fell into a sort - [Leyla Weighs In: The path of least resistance](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-path-of-least-resistance/) - Human behavior tells us (dictates) we are more likely to choose the path of least resistance. Not because we’re lazy, but because disruption in our lives is not desirable. The path of least resistance requires only minimal effort on our part to achieve a task, objective or goal. Think about how you can use, or - [How does it end?](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-does-it-end/) - COVID-19 pessimists feel vindicated this month as cases surge in parts of the US that thought they’d dodged the coronavirus bullet; the baseball season is in doubt with entire teams quarantining and out of action; Dr. Fauci announced it’s “impossible to predict” how long the pandemic will last, and issued a call for face - [August Auguries: COVID-19 news roundup](https://drhoffman.com/article/august-auguries-covid-19-news-roundup/) - “America Is a Coalition of the Worried: Everyone is anxious this summer—not over regular things, but over big and essential things.” That’s the title of an op-ed by Peggy Noonan in last week’s Wall Street Journal. It really captures the current mood. There’s lots of apprehension as we plunge inexorably toward a fall that’s filled with uncertainty—over our personal - [Cholesterol guidelines: Epic fail](https://drhoffman.com/article/cholesterol-guidelines-epic-fail/) - I’ve weighed in on this subject before: “You should get a second opinion on statin use—and here’s why”. I argue: “When it comes to cholesterol, it’s not how low you go—it’s how you get there! Natural ways always outperform drugs.” Although cholesterol-lowering drugs are more popular than ever, a recent review in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine should give us - [Discover Black 4 Health Liposome Complex!](https://drhoffman.com/article/discover-black-4-health-liposome-complex/) - Dark pigments in nature are a signature of rich content of beneficial polyphenols. This unique formulation from Future Pharm harnesses the benefits of several unique herbs, including one I believe to be one of the most promising in its wide range of potential therapeutic applications—black cumin seed. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from - [Keep taking your multivitamins!](https://drhoffman.com/article/keep-taking-your-multivitamins/) - “Vitamins are a waste of time; they’ll only give you expensive urine.” By that logic, we shouldn’t bother to drink water. We eventually just pee it out. But for years, skeptics have been publishing strident headlines, like these gems: “Most of Your Vitamin Supplements Really Are Useless, Says Huge New Study”—Business Insider (2018) “Multivitamins Are a - [The profound health toll of environmental pollution](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-profound-health-toll-of-environmental-pollution/) - Amid the debate over man-made climate change, we’re missing an important point: environmental devastation is taking a toll on mankind whether or not we’re doomed to swelter in fossil-fuel induced heat waves by mid-century. The battle lines are formed between Green New Deal advocates who call for the abolition of combustibles and climate change denialists - [Your resiliency report card](https://drhoffman.com/article/your-resiliency-report-card/) - Resiliency has taken on profound relevance these days as COVID-19 continues to loom. “Co-morbidities” have become a buzzword for the immune system Achilles’ heels that render people exposed to the virus more likely to have stormy courses or die. It’s been proposed that we have “twin epidemics”, or, alternatively, a “pandemic within a pandemic”. That means that the - [Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2020 (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcasts-of-2020-part-one/) - It’s a holiday tradition: My year-end compendium of Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts. Last year we wrote: “‘Tis the season. As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and simply enjoy - [Leyla Weighs In: Grocery shopping tips](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-grocery-shopping-tips/) - It's National Nutrition Month, and it’s all about eating better! Now that you’ve arranged your kitchen, pantry and refrigerator for ease of use for food preparation and cooking, let’s tackle grocery shopping. The lament I hear from most people is lack of time for any food prep including shopping for groceries. Here are some tips: Decide to - [Should you get the flu shot this fall?](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-you-get-the-flu-shot-this-fall/) - With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, and temperatures plummeting, public health officials are urging everyone to get a flu shot. For example, a recent article from the University of California at San Francisco exhorts “Why COVID-19 Means You Need a Flu Shot This Year.” In recent weeks, I’m getting a record number of questions from patients and - [“Long-Haulers”—The forgotten casualties of the pandemic](https://drhoffman.com/article/long-haulers-the-forgotten-casualties-of-the-pandemic/) - In some ways, we seem to have turned the corner on COVID-19. Notwithstanding dire predictions of a “second wave”, hospitalizations are declining, and deaths in some of the former kill zones like New York, New Jersey and Texas are markedly decreasing. Remarkably, on one day last week, New York City recorded a mere 2 coronavirus - [Brainrobbers: Medicines that steal your brain power (Revisited!)](https://drhoffman.com/article/brainrobbers-medicines-that-steal-your-brain-power-revisited/) - Paging through the archives of Intelligent Medicine, I came across the following article which I first published in 2018. It foretells a problem which is highlighted in a brand new research paper published in the September 2 edition of Neurology. It found that use of anticholinergic medication dramatically increased the incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when normal older - [Immune support for fall: What do you need to fend off the changing weather?](https://drhoffman.com/article/immune-support-for-fall-what-do-you-need-to-fend-off-the-changing-weather/) - With fall and winter approaching, and some predicting a “second wave”, here’s practical advice on nutritional support for immune function from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. --Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Seasonal changes affect all life forms including humans. Many bodily systems are affected - [Ask Leyla: Why is my blood pressure rising?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-is-my-blood-pressure-rising/) - Q: I am a 46-year-old woman. I have never suffered from high blood pressure. In fact, my blood pressure always tended to be on the ‘low’ side. Recently, this has changed. Within a matter of weeks my blood pressure has increased. Two days ago, my reading was 127 over 87. Today it is 132 over - [Ask Leyla: Can certain foods trigger herpes outbreaks?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-certain-foods-trigger-herpes-outbreaks/) - Q: I suffer from cold sores, and I’ve heard that certain foods can be a trigger for outbreaks—including nuts. I eat nuts daily as a snack; should I be avoiding them to prevent herpes outbreaks? A: The herpes virus can reactivate in times of stress, a weakened immune system, or with sun and even wind - [10 ways to cultivate your internal “terrain”](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-ways-to-cultivate-your-internal-terrain/) - By now you’ve probably viewed my short video explaining the Terrain Theory (if not, you can view it here). In it, I describe the 19th-century origins of the debate between proponents of the germ theory—which posits disease is merely a function of the ubiquity and virulence of pathogenic microbes—vs. those who focus on persons’ vulnerabilities, i.e. the “soil” - [COVID-19: The short long road, or the long short road?](https://drhoffman.com/article/covid-19-the-short-long-road-or-the-long-short-road/) - Last week, amid the October Surprise of President Trump’s bout of coronavirus illness, it was dramatically underscored that COVID-19 isn’t going away. If even the White House was transformed into a “Red Zone”, with multiple staffers testing positive, our vulnerability to a dreaded second wave has been highlighted. Outbreaks in communities in New York City - [Let’s talk about vitamin D . . .](https://drhoffman.com/article/lets-talk-about-vitamin-d/) - President Trump took it as part of his innovative antiviral cocktail recently. And Dr. Fauci says he takes vitamin D and C supplements and that they can lessen “your susceptibility to infection” according to Business Insider. So why is vitamin D suddenly enjoying the limelight for its putative role in viral infections? Partially, it’s via extrapolation from - [What the candidates are missing on health policy](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-the-candidates-are-missing-on-health-policy/) - Amid the frenzy of the current election, both sides are sidestepping the big issues that impact American’s health. It’s a missed opportunity. COVID-19 provided a shocking wake-up call about our vulnerabilities. Of all the world’s countries, the U.S. bore the brunt of serious illness and death. I tackled some of the reasons for this in - [Leyla Weighs In: Important self-care tips to support immunity](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-important-self-care-tips-to-support-immunity/) - If we’ve learned anything so far in 2020, it’s to pay extra attention to self-care. Here’s how: Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and immune function. Eliminate them from your diet. Eat more vegetables than fruit. Drink water, mineral water, seltzer and decaf teas and coffees (unsweetened of course), - [Leyla Weighs In: Five ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-five-ways-to-stay-healthy-during-cold-and-flu-season-2/) - 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 during cold and flu season: Take a probiotic. As much as 70 percent of the immune system is in the gut – the gut-associated - [Ask Leyla: Is yacon syrup a good sugar substitute?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-yacon-syrup-a-good-sugar-substitute/) - Q: I recently read about yacon syrup as a sugar substitute. What are your thoughts on it versus other sweeteners? Does it have a high glycemic index like agave? A: Agave is akin to high fructose corn syrup. And please be aware that most sweeteners adversely impact blood sugar and insulin. Best to avoid it - [Ask Leyla: Are whole foods or yeast-based vitamins safe for everyone?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-whole-foods-or-yeast-based-vitamins-safe-for-everyone/) - Q: Can you offer your opinion on whole food multivitamins that seem to have a yeast basis? Is the yeast base questionable even for someone without a yeast allergy or a propensity to yeast infections or would you advise against these types of multivitamin supplements for anyone? A: Back in the day, many vitamins, - [Are your probiotics falling short? Why it is important for your probiotics to contain “Postbiotics.”](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-your-probiotics-falling-short-why-it-is-important-for-your-probiotics-to-contain-postbiotics/) - You might assume all probiotics are basically the same. But after reading this article by my good colleague, Dr. Ross Pelton, an internationally acknowledged expert in microbiome science and Scientific Director of Essential Formulas Inc., you’ll likely change your mind. There’s a good reason why I’ve used and recommended Dr. Ohhira's for years! –Dr. Ronald - [Autumn health news roundup](https://drhoffman.com/article/autumn-health-news-roundup/) - 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 mental health of the public. The growing pandemic is augmenting existing mental health problems, - [Diabetes Care in the US is an epic fail—here's why!](https://drhoffman.com/article/diabetes-care-in-the-us-is-an-epic-fail-heres-why/) - It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month.The National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease informs us that 34.2 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Disconcertingly, a high percentage—21.4%—are not yet aware of it. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. An additional 88 million US adults (that’s 34.5% of the population over 18) are categorized as prediabetic, - [Continuing COVID controversies (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/continuing-covid-controversies-part-one/) - I long to write about things other than the current pandemic, but fast-breaking developments on the COVID-19 front impel me to examine some of the latest news. We’re seeing an upsurge in cases across the country, and indeed, around the world. While the death rate is way down due to better therapies, hospitals are experiencing - [Continuing COVID controversies (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/continuing-covid-controversies-part-two/) - Last week, in the first installment of this series, I tackled some of the most contentious issues surrounding the virus. What strikes me is that, over nine months into the pandemic, and amid record new cases, some of the most fundamental questions about COVID-19 remain unanswered. So here, without attempting to provide a definitive solution where uncertainty - [The remarkable new COVID-19 vaccines: What we still need to know](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-remarkable-new-covid-19-vaccines-what-we-still-need-to-know/) - It’s a remarkable achievement. It’s on a par with the Manhattan Project, when the exigency of defeating the Axis powers compelled us to beat them in the race to harness the devastating power of the atom. Later, when polio was the scourge of the post-war generation, medical researchers devised an effective vaccine that vanquished - [Leyla Weighs In: Fat—our primary fuel](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-fat-our-primary-fuel/) - At this point in time, and in science, we know that low-fat diets aren’t helpful. Indeed, they’re harmful. The Dietary Guidelines which encourage the substitution of fats with carbohydrates have caused our rampant epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes. And now, emerging as a third epidemic, is Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that Alzheimer’s - [Leyla Weighs In: Handwashing to prevent food poisoning](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-handwashing-to-prevent-food-poisoning/) - Today marks the end of National Handwashing Awareness Week. You’re probably rolling your eyes—I know! We’ve been inundated with messages of the importance of handwashing during the COVID-19 pandemic, even more than we usually are during cold and flu season. But did you know it can reduce our chances of getting the flu by as - [Leyla Weighs In: In pursuit of instant gratification](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-in-pursuit-of-instant-gratification/) - Do you desire pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment? Maybe you operate on the Pleasure Principle—the force that compels us to gratify our urges, wants and needs now rather than later, because to deny them causes varying degrees of tension and anxiety. Or maybe you believe that delayed gratification is virtuous? No doubt, most of - [Book Review: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mood by Georgia Ede, MD](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-change-your-diet-change-your-mood-by-georgia-ede-md/) - The notion of a food-mood connection is not new; it’s come to be accepted as a pop culture verity. Pioneers like psychiatrist E.M. Abrahamson who wrote Body, Mind and Sugar in 1955, and William Dufty who wrote Sugar Blues in 1975, highlighted the role that hypoglycemia plays in mental disorders. Lately, there’s been Grain Brain, by David Perlmutter MD, that - [Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcast episodes of 2020 (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcast-episodes-of-2020-part-two/) - For many, this is a week off from the usual bustle of work (or work-from-home, or overseeing our children’s Zoom classrooms, or…), and a moment to finally take a breather after the stress of the holidays. I hope you’re able to take advantage of that down time to delve into the health news and views - [They warned us about the dangers of sugar 70 years ago (Why didn’t we listen?)](https://drhoffman.com/article/they-warned-us-about-the-dangers-of-sugar-70-years-ago-why-didnt-we-listen/) - Faced with some downtime for the holidays, I undertook the task of excavating my basement. Having moved my office to more compact quarters a couple of years ago, I had shipped my legacy book collection to New Jersey. Boxes sat unopened there for a couple of years. There were plenty of discards. Among the - [What you need to know about glaucoma](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-glaucoma-2/) - January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. In light of that, I wanted to draw your attention again to this article: Did you know that glaucoma is the second most common form of progressive blindness in the U.S., after macular degeneration? Or that it is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans and Hispanics? In - [Ask Leyla: To eat bread or not to eat bread? That is the question.](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-to-eat-bread-or-not-to-eat-bread-that-is-the-question/) - Q: I’m still unsure about whether I should eat regular bread. I don’t have a gluten problem. Can I just eat bread when I feel like indulging? A: The simple answer would be you can eat bread if you don’t have a gluten intolerance or allergy to wheat or yeast. But here are - [The Connection Between Dopamine, Serotonin, Brain Health, and Supplementation](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-connection-between-dopamine-serotonin-brain-health-and-supplementation/) - 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 at Protocol for Life Balance. —Dr. Hoffman This article contains content from one of our - [Leverage the power of nutritional support for your immune system](https://drhoffman.com/article/leverage-the-power-of-nutritional-support-for-your-immune-system/) - Our good friends at CV Sciences, makers of my favorite CBD products, Plus CBD, have introduced a new line of immune support products—and there’s nothing out there quite like it! They offer the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine without concerns about product quality, contamination or adulteration that might come from less scrupulously vetted imports. I - [Make Wild Oil of Oregano your go-to for good health](https://drhoffman.com/article/make-wild-oil-of-oregano-your-go-to-for-good-health/) - Here’s an article from our friends at Future Pharm on what I consider one of nature’s superfoods: Oregano. You’re sure to want to add it to your personal wellness portfolio! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains sponsored content Wild Oil of Oregano can be a smart choice when it comes to fending off - [Leyla Weighs In: The best approach to weight loss I ever learned](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-best-approach-to-weight-loss-i-ever-learned/) - One of the most important components of education and training to become a nutritionist is nutritional counseling. It’s critical for changing eating behavior and is particularly germane to weight loss. I was struck by an interesting psychological strategy used by one of my preceptors back in the day during my clinical training. She told us: - [Ultra-processed foods—what are they and why are they so bad?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ultra-processed-foods-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-so-bad/) - It’s a verity that we should avoid “junk foods” and “fast foods”. Your mom could have told you as much. But until recently, there was a lack of scientific consensus on what exactly they were, why they’re so bad for us, and whether avoiding them really makes a significant difference in health outcomes. But in - [The Mediterranean Diet—what’s not to like?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-mediterranean-diet-whats-not-to-like/) - The Mediterranean Diet scores high in rankings by nutrition scientists. It’s the perennial #1 choice in the US News and World Reports annual rating of popular diets. But as with the Paleo Diet, which has many variations and interpreters, the question is: which version of the Mediterranean Diet? One laden with white pasta and artisanal bread? Is - [Study claims to shut the coffin lid on supplements for COVID-19](https://drhoffman.com/article/study-claims-to-shut-the-coffin-lid-on-supplements-for-covid-19/) - “From A to Z, Supplements Fail for COVID-19” (MedPage Today, February 12, 2021) Kind of reminiscent of this headline from a year ago from the New York Times: “Supplements for COVID Probably Won’t Help, and May Harm” (March 31, 2020). The narrative won’t die. For context: Last week, an article in the Wall Street Journal disclosed the financial windfall obtained by executives - [February is Heart Month: Heart disease prevention starts earlier than you might think!](https://drhoffman.com/article/february-is-heart-month-heart-disease-prevention-starts-earlier-than-you-might-think/) - This month marks the 57th annual American Heart Month. President Lyndon Johnson (who died of heart disease) issued the first proclamation in 1964. Despite over a half-century of exhortation to diet and exercise, and drug and surgical advances, heart disease remains the #1 killer of Americans. And this year there’s a unique peril associated with heart - [The weak case against saturated fats—updated!](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-weak-case-against-saturated-fats/) - It’s Heart Month, so be forewarned: You’re going to be subjected to the usual wrong information. Saturated fats continue to be demonized by health “authorities.” The American Heart Association persists in recommending: “Eat an overall healthy dietary pattern that emphasizes: a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish.” - [11 natural solutions for winter skin dryness—UPDATED](https://drhoffman.com/article/10-natural-solutions-for-winter-skin-dryness/) - Check out some tips from Dr. Ronald Hoffman for a natural way to fight dryness in winters. Visit Hoffmann Center website to read this article today! - [Leyla Weighs In: More On Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-more-on-heart-disease-oxidized-ldl/) - Fact: Those with diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome progress to coronary artery disease as much as 70 percent faster than individuals without diabetes. High blood sugar and insulin levels create inflammation, especially in arteries. The high carb diet associated with these conditions causes LDL cholesterol particles to become small, dense and more atherogenic. This is - [Ask Leyla: Can good gut bacteria help reduce kidney stones?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-kidney-stones-and-the-microbiome/) - 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 gut, reducing the incidence of kidney stones. How can I colonize my gut with this - [Leyla Weighs In: Why see a nutritionist?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-why-see-a-nutritionist/) - CELEBRATING NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH You already have a regular doctor, right? Like a primary care practitioner, general practitioner or internist? But did you know there are many benefits that you may not be aware of to also having a nutritionist? First, qualified nutritionists are collaborators in your healthcare. They know that one diet does - [March Musings: Skepticism in the news](https://drhoffman.com/article/march-musings-skepticism-in-the-news/) - Why don’t health authorities believe in natural selection? One of the arguments that’s being mustered in a push to overcome vaccine hesitancy is that new variants of the Coronavirus are rapidly emerging; that trend necessitates widespread acceptance of the jab in a race to eradicate the virus before it has a chance to mutate. There’s - [Honoring Women’s Contributions to the Field of Nutrition](https://drhoffman.com/article/honoring-womens-contributions-to-the-field-of-nutrition/) - This month marks the confluence of Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month. Women have historically been ideally suited to advance the practice of nutrition via their traditional roles implementing healthy diet in the home, but they have also made outstanding contributions to nutrition science. So let’s take this opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of - [Which vaccine should I take?](https://drhoffman.com/article/which-vaccine-should-i-take/) - It’s been a year since the pandemic started. No one could’ve predicted it, but suddenly we have an embarrassment of riches: an array of vaccine choices. There’s the two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot version just got approved and quickly rolled out. Another shot by Novavax is on the launch-pad for - [The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-surprising-link-between-anxiety-and-inflammation/) - 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 the economy implode? Is the political divide irreconcilable? And what will happen to your “bucket - [Ask Leyla: It's Alcohol Awareness Month – What lifestyle changes can help my son manage his alcoholism?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-its-alcohol-awareness-month-what-lifestyle-changes-can-help-my-son-manage-his-alcoholism/) - Q: My son who is in his late twenties has had a drinking/drug problem for years. I do not know after reading your article whether it is actually alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Regardless, it has become a real problem both personally and professionally. He got involved further with cocaine and crack cocaine, but it seems that his - [Leyla Weighs In: The causes of IBS](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-causes-of-ibs/) - April is IBS Awareness Month The prevalence of IBS has increased dramatically over the last decade. In fact, an estimated 30 to 45 million people in the United States—10 to 15 percent of the population—are affected by IBS, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. There can be many causes of IBS. Here are - [Leyla Weighs In: The link between inflammation and mental illness](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-link-between-inflammation-and-mental-illness/) - 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 plagued with psychiatric and neurological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, and seizure, the nature - [What supplements should I take (or avoid) prior to my COVID vaccine?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-supplements-should-i-take-or-avoid-prior-to-my-covid-vaccine/) - It’s acknowledged that “results may vary” when it comes to vaccine responses. Notwithstanding that preliminary trials showed that COVID shots were 90%, 95%, or 76% “effective” (take your pick), there’s lots of inter-individual variation. Research protocols for new drugs or vaccines are notorious for cherry-picking younger, healthier subjects to game the system for approval. - [COVID conundrums](https://drhoffman.com/article/covid-conundrums/) - We’re at a crossroads. More people are receiving vaccines as availability improves and hesitancy abates. There’s a slight uptick in cases, but that’s to be expected as restrictions loosen and spring fever overtakes restless young people who haven’t yet been immunized. But questions remain: Where are we headed? Are things getting better, or are we - [Trillions for COVID recovery—what role for nutrition?](https://drhoffman.com/article/trillions-for-covid-recovery-what-role-for-nutrition/) - The US has allocated trillions of dollars for COVID recovery; an additional bill of uncertain multi-trillion-dollar dimensions is shaping up to address “infrastructure needs”—broadly construed as addressing material as well as human exigencies. Amidst this, in addition to the illness itself, it’s clear that COVID-19 has undermined Americans’ health and fitness in other significant ways. - [Leyla Weighs In: When a healthy diet isn’t enough—getting to the bottom of stubborn weight loss](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-when-a-healthy-diet-isnt-enough-getting-to-the-bottom-of-stubborn-weight-loss/) - For many patients, it takes more than a healthy diet to win the battle of the bulge. Our practice is typically a last resort for patients who have tried and failed many popular diet programs, from Jenny Craig to Weight Watchers to the South Beach Diet. What can be done for such patients? Should they - [Leyla Weighs In: Do Vegetarian/Vegan diets impact bone fracture risk?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-do-vegetarian-vegan-diets-impact-bone-fracture-risk/) - A recent study looked to examine the impacts of vegetarian and vegan diets vs. meat-eaters on bone fracture risk. Previous epidemiological studies have shown vegetarians to have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than meat-eaters, but associations of those diets with fracture risks remain unclear. The EPIC-Oxford is a prospective cohort study which recruited 65,000 women - [How can the functional synergy between vitamins D3 and K2 have a positive impact on health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-can-the-functional-synergy-between-vitamins-d3-and-k2-have-a-positive-impact-on-health/) - Important news: With so many people taking vitamin D, they may be short-changing themselves by not taking a vital companion nutrient that’s less in the limelight—vitamin K. Here are some little-known facts about their interactions from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance . . . —Dr. Hoffman (This article contains content provided by one - [Are You Fatigued or Just Tired? (And Why You Need to Know!)](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-you-fatigued-or-just-tired-and-why-you-need-to-know/) - Our longtime friends at NTFactor® have written a great article on how to determine whether that pervasive exhaustion you're feeling these days is due to a simple sleep deficit or true fatigue. For a limited time, they're also offering 15% off two of their superior energy-restoring products—longtime favorite Patented Energy chewable wafers and their NTFactor® - [The many faces of fatigue](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-many-faces-of-fatigue/) - Nearly 30 years ago (1993) I wrote a book about fatigue—Tired All the Time: How to Regain Your Lost Energy. In it, I advanced the theory that every tired individual has their own distinct “fatigue wheel”—a pie-chart of sorts with each wedge representing the contribution of one or another source of fatigue. I enumerated lots - [12 ways we were wrong about COVID](https://drhoffman.com/article/12-ways-we-were-wrong-about-covid/) - As death rates and hospitalizations plummet in the U.S. and as we commemorate a year from the early days of peak COVID, it’s useful to reflect on what we got wrong about the pandemic. Here’s my offering: No, it didn’t kill many millions in the US. Bad enough that nearly 600,000 died, with additional millions worldwide. - [The Gene-Splicing Revolution](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-gene-splicing-revolution/) - I recently read The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, Walter Isaacson’s new book on the discovery of CRISPR, the new gene-editing technique that promises to revolutionize medicine. Isaacson is the erudite chronicler of scientific innovation. His previous books on Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright brothers, and Steve - [Leyla Weighs In: Time Restricted Feeding—Better than counting calories](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-time-restricted-feeding-better-than-counting-calories/) - Here’s another reason to stop counting calories if you’re trying to lose weight. As published in the journal Cell Metabolism, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego have found that Time Restricted Feeding (TRF) may be more effective for weight loss than counting calories. TRF allows eating within a discrete period of time—ideally, not - [Ask Leyla: What is causing my low energy?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-is-causing-my-low-energy/) - Q: I'm a 39-year-old woman who often finds myself with low energy. Do you have any suggestions for what might be causing it, or possible solutions? A: There are a myriad of reasons for low energy. Here are some obvious ones: Are you getting enough sleep? Most adults require six to eight hours of sleep - [What’s causing your diarrhea?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-causing-your-diarrhea/) - Diarrhea, the runs, GI distress. They’ve earned a medical designation: IBS-D. Tens of millions suffer from it. Learn about the possible causes, and an ingenious natural solution, in the following article from our friends at Medtrition. —Dr. Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Everyone experiences diarrhea in their lifetime. It - [COVID’s bitter legacy: Finicky tasters may be at higher risk](https://drhoffman.com/article/covids-bitter-legacy-finicky-tasters-may-be-at-higher-risk/) - The pandemic has dealt us many curveballs, among which are the peculiar “comorbidities” that render people susceptible to bad outcomes. Count advanced age, overweight, insulin resistance or diabetes, and hypertension among the more obvious ones. Then there’s vitamin D status, and the condition of the microbiome. Genetic factors play a role, but there’s no consensus as to - [An ode (or two) to swimming](https://drhoffman.com/article/an-ode-or-two-to-swimming/) - With the pandemic came pool closures. I’m an inveterate year-round swimmer, blessed with easy access to the beach at my Long Island home, but my Y pools in New York City, and those in New Jersey where I sometimes weekend, were shut. So, I embarked on an experiment last year. Because triathlons were canceled, some - [Has natural medicine lost the race against BigPharma?](https://drhoffman.com/article/has-natural-medicine-lost-the-race-against-bigpharma/) - The vaccines have worked (mostly). They’ve helped to stem the tide of COVID in the US even though not every adult has taken them. And, while the word is not yet out on long-term side effects, most people have tolerated their shots with only mild transient symptoms—with the exception of rare, serious side effects like - [Ask Leyla: What do I need to know about branched chain amino acids?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-branched-chain-amino-acids/) - Q: I know that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are good to consume after a workout, but aside from whey protein, I'm not sure which foods can provide them. Are there any sources of BCAAs other than whey protein? A: There is a great misconception that BCAAs are only present in whey protein. However, - [Five reasons why a person with dementia may refuse to eat](https://drhoffman.com/article/five-reasons-why-a-person-with-dementia-may-refuse-to-eat/) - It can be frightening as well as frustrating when your loved one refuses to eat their once-favorite foods or drink liquids regularly. It is potentially dangerous as well – dehydration and unintended weight loss can contribute to a decline in function and set the stage for malnutrition and additional health complications. Even more concerning is - [Do you make these mistakes when buying or storing olive oil?](https://drhoffman.com/article/do-you-make-these-mistakes-when-buying-or-storing-olive-oil/) - To my readers: I've often written about the importance of high-quality extra virgin olive oil as part of a heart-healthy diet. Today, I wanted to share with you a piece by someone who's even more passionate about olive oil than I am! T.J. Robinson, self-professed Olive Oil Hunter® and founder of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil - [Pomegranate power](https://drhoffman.com/article/pomegranate-power/) - Pomegranates have long figured in mythology, sacred texts, and in ancient materia medica. (See this entertaining historical cavalcade from PomWonderful) Modern research has documented the substantial health benefits of pomegranates: “ . . . human-based studies have shown promising results and have indicated pomegranate potential as a protective agent of several diseases.” It possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, and - [Medical Nihilism—an idea whose time has come?](https://drhoffman.com/article/medical-nihilism-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/) - “Nihilism” is defined as “a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded”. When applied to modern medicine, it means imposing extreme skepticism on the medical practices that have come to comprise our disease-fighting armamentarium. After having read Medical Nihilism over the holidays, I’m convinced it should be mandatory reading for every medical student, practicing physician, pharmaceutical - [Functional Medicine—the new orthodoxy?](https://drhoffman.com/article/functional-medicine-the-new-orthodoxy/) - Time was, when I was an aspiring medical student in the 70s, that “holistic” practitioners were few and far between. I had a few role models in Dr. Robert Atkins, Dr. Michael Schachter, and Dr. Rudolph Ballentine, but there weren’t many doctors who took that career path. In fact, when I began practicing in the - [Leyla Weighs In: Size matters!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-size-matters-2/) - Portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size of a hockey puck back in the 1970s? Today, it’s equivalent to four or five slices of bread. And if you hollow out the middle, about three slices of bread. Not much better, right? And whatever happened to the 6-ounce - [Ask Leyla: What's the difference between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-difference-between-gluten-sensitivity-and-celiac-disease/) - Q: I hear a lot about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease these days, and gluten-free products and menus seem to be everywhere. But what's the difference? Are they the same thing? A: According to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there is a spectrum of gluten-related disorders, which include celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and wheat - [Support detoxification with the right supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/support-detoxification-with-the-right-supplements/) - Want the scientific lowdown on detoxification? Read this fact-filled article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance for practical tips on how to support your body’s essential clean-up pathways! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Support detoxification with Chlorophyll, N-acetyl cysteine, DIM 200 plus CDG 100, and - [Ask Leyla: A Healthier Nation](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-a-healthier-nation/) - Q: If there was just one change you could make to the typical American diet to make us a healthier nation, what would it be? A: What a great question! With the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes – Diabesity, it’s more important than ever to make improvements in diet and lifestyle. Both of these conditions - [Ask Leyla: How can I lower my HgbA1c?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-lower-my-hgba1c/) - Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my most recent bloodwork indicates it’s up to 6.5. I’m on a low carb diet, and the only remaining sugars in my diet result from three carrot juices (4 oz. carrot and 4 oz. celery) daily and three servings of fruit, - [Ask Leyla: Should I avoid certain foods during a shingles outbreak?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-avoid-certain-foods-during-a-shingles-outbreak/) - Q: What foods must I avoid when I have shingles and what do I have to do to hasten the resolution of this condition? A: The herpes virus, in this case herpes zoster - a reactivation of the varicella virus years after initial infection with chickenpox, can reactivate in times of stress, infection, or a - [My performance-enhancing “drugs”](https://drhoffman.com/article/my-performance-enhancing-drugs/) - With the Olympics underway, PEDs (performing-enhancing drugs) are once again in the spotlight. In an unprecedented move, Russian athletes have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to widespread, systemic and state-condoned doping. (They may compete individually, but not as teams). But the use of PEDs remains pervasive. An Economist article notes: “Sport is - [Government urges crackdown on “health misinformation”—who decides?](https://drhoffman.com/article/government-urges-crackdown-on-health-misinformation-who-decides/) - The pandemic is subsiding, due to a combination of vaccination, the high percentage of Americans who have acquired natural immunity after exposure to COVID, as well as better therapies. But there’s a worrisome uptick in cases, and the dreaded Delta variant is making inroads worldwide. This has ramped up concern that we may be in - [You’re only as good as your recovery](https://drhoffman.com/article/youre-only-as-good-as-your-recovery/) - I just completed the Smith Point Triathlon, which consisted of a 1/3 mile open water swim (around 20 laps in a standard 25-yard pool), a ten-mile bike sprint, followed by a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) run. I was happy with my performance, moving up to 4th place out of nine contestants in the 65-69 men’s age - [August Auguries 2021: COVID news roundup](https://drhoffman.com/article/august-auguries-2021-covid-news-roundup/) - Protecting our children: “More kids are getting COVID!” (USA Today); “Children’s hospitals fill up as virus cases soar” (The Hill) shout the headlines. The NY Times recently ran a story on a 15-year-old honor student with “long COVID” who now can barely think straight and is failing classes. Concern over COVID in our young people is being invoked to - [Research Roundup: The impact of diet and supplements on four key areas of health](https://drhoffman.com/article/research-roundup-the-impact-of-diet-and-supplements-on-four-key-areas-of-health/) - 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 consumption by adults of the secretions of the mammary glands of a large-bodied mammal not cause cancer? - [Is LowB1 causing my leg and foot problems?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-lowb1-causing-my-leg-and-foot-problems/) - A recent survey revealed that half of Americans have given up on ever experiencing a pain-free day again. Nerve pain, often accompanied by numbness and tingling, is a particularly bothersome problem. It’s not often there’s a promising non-drug option: vitamin B1. I’m happy to welcome Zobria, a highly bioavailable form of vitamin B1, to our roster of sponsors. Right - [Leyla Weighs In: Essential Detox: The importance of a healthy liver](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-essential-detox-the-importance-of-a-healthy-liver/) - Your liver is an organ essential to life. As the body’s filter, everything you swallow or absorb passes through it. The liver is the major organ of elimination and the manager of detoxification processes in the body. We could not survive without it. While the liver performs more than 500 tasks, here are some of - [Ask Leyla: Do paleo/keto diets cause gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”)](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-do-paleo-keto-diets-cause-gluconeogenesis-new-glucose/) - Q: Do ketogenic and Paleo diets cause any muscle breakdown to produce glucose via gluconeogenesis? A: Gluconeogenesis (“new glucose”) is made in the liver from amino acids—the building blocks of protein—to support blood sugar metabolism known as glycolysis. These amino acids can be pulled from muscle and/or otherwise supported by dietary protein. Here - [September Snippets](https://drhoffman.com/article/september-snippets/) - Suffering from office or classroom brain-fog? You’ve heard of “sick building syndrome”. It’s a recognized threat to health, affecting as many as 30% of indoor environments. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Building occupants complain of symptoms such as cough; chest tightness; fever, chills; and muscle aches.” In an embarrassing episode, numerous employees at EPA headquarters in - [Defending Beef: A review](https://drhoffman.com/article/defending-beef-a-review/) - I recently had the opportunity to interview Nicolette Hahn Niman about the newly-revised and expanded edition of her 2014 book Defending Beef: The Ecological and Nutritional Case for Meat. The LA Times review says “Nicolette Hahn Niman sets out to debunk just about everything you think you know . . . She’s not trying to change your mind; she’s trying - [Should doctors be role models for their patients?](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-doctors-be-role-models-for-their-patients/) - Many years ago, when I was just a medical student, a relative of mine came down with an intractable skin problem. She had been to numerous dermatologists, had tried many creams and potions, and had undertaken detox diets. Her skin remained itchy and she was covered with welts. She asked me for help in finding - [Ask Leyla: Is it safe to cook with aluminum?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-it-safe-to-cook-with-aluminum/) - Q: My family has been incorporating wild Alaskan salmon into our diets regularly. We cook them either in the oven or on the grill in aluminum foil. Is it healthy and safe to cook in aluminum foil? A: I don’t recommend cooking in aluminum foil for the following reasons: The aluminum in foil can leach - [Ask Leyla: How important is DHEA to health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-important-is-dhea-to-health/) - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a vital hormone secreted by the adrenal glands which sit right above the kidneys. Smaller amounts are produced by the gonads and brain. DHEA is the substrate from which other sex hormones are made, such as estrogen and testosterone, and levels are much higher earlier in life, peaking in our 20s and - [We’ve been missing the boat on weight loss](https://drhoffman.com/article/weve-been-missing-the-boat-on-weight-loss/) - Last week, top obesity researchers challenged the calories-in/calories-out hypothesis that has dominated our approach to weight loss for decades. Study Finds heralded: “Overeating doesn’t cause obesity” And Science Daily proclaimed: “Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity” It all sounds kind of counterintuitive. We dutifully weigh our portions and consult tables and apps to determine - [Pregnenolone for brain and pain](https://drhoffman.com/article/pregnenolone-for-brain-and-pain/) - I’ve long been a fan of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), available as an over-the-counter supplement. It’s a weak androgen, like testosterone, but more unisex; unlike testosterone, of which men have around twenty times as much as women, DHEA is normally only two to three times as high in men. Thus, when supplementing DHEA, it’s less likely to - [Will COVID kill integrative medicine?](https://drhoffman.com/article/will-covid-kill-integrative-medicine/) - In the early twentieth century, the Flexner Report sought to assert the preeminence of the “biomedical model” over traditional folk medicines that were still widely embraced by Americans. Medical research was advancing in the wake of Louis Pasteur (the Germ Theory) and Paul Ehrlich (synthetic drugs as “magic bullets”). Following the German model, doctors were - [Ask Leyla: What’s the difference in how fructose and sucrose impact physiology?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-difference-in-how-fructose-and-sucrose-impact-physiology/) - Q: Glucose and fructose are both called sugar and combine to form sucrose, common table sugar, but how similar are they? How do these affect human physiology? A: While fructose and sucrose (table sugar) may taste the same and provide roughly the same amount of calories, the way each is utilized by the body is - [Ask Leyla: Do you have any dietary recommendations for psoriasis?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-do-you-have-any-dietary-recommendations-for-psoriasis/) - Q: Our 26-year-old, otherwise healthy daughter has psoriasis on her legs and elbows. She has been taking injections of Humira, tried light therapy, a gluten-free diet, and topical creams, all with little effect. What else would you recommend to help her? A: Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where skin cell growth goes into overdrive, - [How to support joint health with botanicals and nutrients such as willow bark, ginger, boswellia, methylsulfonyl methane (MSM) and Hyaluronic acid (HA)](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-support-joint-health-with-botanicals-and-nutrients-such-as-willow-bark-ginger-boswellia-methylsulfonyl-methane-msm-and-hyaluronic-acid-ha/) - I’ve been availing myself of some of Protocol for Life Balance’s joint and muscle support supplements now that the cooler weather is enabling longer run and bike workouts. They’re really helping me with recovery as my mileage piles up. Here’s a deep dive on how they might help you . . . —Dr. Ronald Hoffman - [Iron—the Goldilocks mineral (part two of two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/iron-the-goldilocks-mineral-part-two-of-two/) - How to detect iron deficiency? The simplest test is the CBC (complete blood count), which can determine whether you have adequate red blood cells, which are dependent on iron. The test also includes information on the size of the red blood cells (MCV, or mean corpuscular volume). In iron deficiency, the MCV is low - [The metaverse: Boon or bane for mankind?](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-metaverse-boon-or-bane-for-mankind/) - Last month, Facebook, already under fire for its harmful content, announced a rebranding: The parent company will henceforth be known as “Meta”. Facebook will continue in its present incarnation for diehard adherents, but may soon seem as superannuated as the horse and buggy. What is the metaverse? It’s a “place” (not really) where we’ll go for commerce, entertainment, and human interaction. - [November health news updates](https://drhoffman.com/article/november-health-news-updates/) - Vitamin D for autoimmunity: Recently, I did a podcast on natural therapies for autoimmunity. There we discussed supplements that help turn down the volume on runaway immune reactions. Vitamin D was among the key nutrients we enumerated. Now comes confirmation from a 5-year study of almost 17,000 adults. Subjects were given 2000 IU of vitamin D a day, - [The latest in COVID health news](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-latest-in-covid-health-news/) - As the holiday season approaches and colder temperatures drive people indoors, concerns are arising over a potential COVID “5th wave” (I’m losing count already!). The news from Europe is not good, where numbers are surging in countries with vaccine coverage comparable to the U.S. Even Germany is enacting emergency measures. Austria is mandating the vaccine - [Biden’s physical: What it reveals—and what it doesn't](https://drhoffman.com/article/bidens-physical-what-it-reveals-and-what-it-doesnt/) - A presidential physical is always a big deal. Particularly when the current occupant of the White House is, at 79, the oldest president in US history. The purpose of this analysis is neither to cast doubt on the POTUS’s competency, nor, on the other hand, to vindicate claims of his perfect fitness; Opinions about his - [December dispatches: Over-eating and cancer; the AMA goes woke; Einstein vs. Fauci](https://drhoffman.com/article/december-dispatches-over-eating-and-cancer-the-ama-goes-woke-einstein-vs-fauci/) - “Disordered eating” and gastrointestinal cancers: If it’s not obvious to you by now that what you eat impacts your risk for cancer, you haven’t been paying attention to the latest research. There’s a link to obesity for most cancers, and consequent insulin resistance feeds the proliferation of cancers via insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1). Additionally, consumption of - [Meal planning to support a healthy immune system](https://drhoffman.com/article/meal-planning-to-support-a-healthy-immune-system/) - As cold and flu season looms, try these natural solutions from our partners at Nutritional Therapeutics to bolster your resistance. For the month of December, you can get 20% off their entire line of supplements with code HOLIDAY20. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. With cold and - [Leyla Weighs In: Hemoglobin A1c vs. Glycomark: A tale of two tests](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-hemoglobin-a1c-vs-glycomark-a-tale-of-two-tests/) - You’ve heard me touting the benefits of the gold standard glucose tolerance test (GTT). Another test we’ve relied on to determine blood sugar values is the Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c). The HgbA1c is a marker of average blood glucose over a three-month period. But since it’s only an average, it does not detect variability in blood - [Ask Leyla: What are my optimal blood sugar levels?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-my-optimal-blood-sugar-levels/) - Q: What should my blood sugar reading be? A: I am going to assume you mean fasting blood sugar because this is what most doctors check first to determine any abnormalities. Generally, the normal range for fasting blood sugar, depending on the lab you’re using (there are only small discrepancies between labs) is between - [Ask Leyla: Can I eat a high fat meal if I've had my gallbladder removed?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-i-eat-a-high-fat-meal-if-ive-had-my-gallbladder-removed/) - Q: Is it harmful to ingest too much fat at one meal after you’ve had your gallbladder removed? A: The gallbladder is essentially a depot for bile secreted by the liver. Bile is necessary for the emulsification, digestion, and absorption of fats. After eating a meal containing some fat, the hormone CCK (cholecystokinin) - [Leyla Weighs In: It’s 2022—Make it a year for change](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-its-2022-make-it-a-year-for-change/) - Experts say we don’t break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family table, you are likely eating too fast. Make it a new habit to eat more - [Book review: Three perspectives on the COVID response](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-three-perspectives-on-the-covid-response/) - This month, I’m poring over three books with the common theme that we’ve seriously missed the boat on handling the pandemic. Each author offers a distinct perspective on what went wrong. Here’s a brief rundown on each: The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A scion of the Kennedy family, Kennedy has been - [2021: A COVID retrospective](https://drhoffman.com/article/2021-a-covid-retrospective/) - As I write this, President Biden has just declared that it will be “a winter of severe illness and death for the unvaccinated . . . but there’s good news: if you’re vaccinated and you have your booster shot, you’re protected from severe illness and death.” Not a cheery message. But, as Yogi Berra once - [14 things YOU know better than your doctor](https://drhoffman.com/article/14-things-you-know-better-than-your-doctor-2/) - Your doctors know a lot. They are among the most highly-trained professionals, often undergoing 8-15 years of intense post-graduate education. They endure rigorous testing and certification, and have to continually keep up with reams of new information as advances proceed apace in their chosen fields of specialization. That can be intimidating, especially when you're baffled - [Osteoporosis: New tests and new concerns about drugs](https://drhoffman.com/article/osteoporosis-new-tests-and-new-concerns-about-drugs/) - As you can see by this article that I wrote in 2013, I’ve long been concerned over side effects of commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs. Among other worries, I raised a red flag over then newly-published reports of unusual fractures among women taking bisphosphonates, which include Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast. The bisphosphonates segment held the highest market size of - [Feed Your Head](https://drhoffman.com/article/feed-your-head/) - Repairing Myelin: Recently, on our Q&A with Leyla podcast, we had a question from a listener who was suffering from CIDP (Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy). It’s an autoimmune disease that attacks the nerves, targeting the myelin protein that acts as an “insulator” around nerve fibers. CIDP is a variant on multiple sclerosis, in which the autoimmune attack targets - [Maybe it’s time to talk LESS about COVID](https://drhoffman.com/article/maybe-its-time-to-talk-less-about-covid/) - This New Year, I’ve made a resolution to talk less about Covid. It’s taken center stage for nearly two years. In the early months of the pandemic, I broke precedent and issued breathless pandemic dispatches via my podcasts seven days a week; we interviewed countless experts who offered their latest predictions and protective measures. So - [Ask Leyla: Are nitrites good or bad?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-are-nitrites-good-or-bad/) - Q: I am avoiding bacon only because of nitrites. In doing my research on exactly what nitrites are, I am seeing a lot of sites claiming that nitrites are not bad for you either. I’m confused again. Are nitrites good or bad? A: Sodium nitrate and nitrite are used in curing and preserving foods such - [Ask Leyla: What’s a good breakfast for someone with coronary artery plaque](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-a-good-breakfast-for-someone-with-coronary-artery-plaque/) - Q: Would you please suggest some breakfast ideas for someone who has coronary artery plaque and is on a statin? A: A cause of cardiovascular disease is inflammation. That inflammation is typically triggered by poor diet consisting of inflammatory foods like vegetable and seed oils, artificial sugars, sugar, and refined carbohydrates, additives and preservatives, - [How to choose between different joint supporting supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-choose-between-different-joint-supporting-supplements/) - Aches and pains are universal complaints associated with aging and wear and tear. Are you baffled by the enormous array of products that claim to provide relief? This article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance breaks it down in understandable form, and will help you select a quality product to address your concerns. - [Ask Leyla: How can I regain weight after illness?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-regain-weight-after-illness/) - In this article, Leyla Muedin, replies to the Question on how to regain your weight after illness. Visit the website today to read more! - [Ask Leyla: Is a low-fat diet good for heart disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-a-low-fat-diet-good-for-heart-disease/) - Q: My mother has had undiagnosed pre-diabetes for years and now has established coronary artery disease (CAD). Her cardiologist has her convinced that embarking on a super low-fat diet will help to decrease her LDL cholesterol. Hoping you can explain why a low-fat diet would be potentially detrimental for my mother or anyone for that - [Misunderstood magnesium](https://drhoffman.com/article/misunderstood-magnesium/) - It was 40 years ago that I first learned of the power of magnesium. That was during my medical training when a pulmonary specialist told us fledgling doctors that it was vital to check magnesium levels in critically ill intubated patients. The reason: suboptimal magnesium makes it harder to “wean” patients off ventilators. Even then it was - [What the heck are polyphenols?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-the-heck-are-polyphenols/) - You’ve probably heard a lot about polyphenols. They’re touted as the magical ingredients in “Superfoods” that confer all kinds of health benefits. There are over 8000 polyphenols, and they’re only present in plant foods and spices. Berries, coffee, tea, and red wine are among the richest sources of beneficial polyphenols, but many other foods deliver - [What do you write about when it’s simultaneously Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month? Chocolate!](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-do-you-write-about-when-its-simultaneously-valentines-day-and-heart-health-month-chocolate/) - Who knew that chocolate could be a powerful tool for restoring metabolic wellness and immunity? Cocoa is rich in antioxidant flavanols, a subcategory of polyphenols (see last week’s newsletter article). Researchers tell us that regular intake of cocoa powder and/or dark chocolate can lower blood pressure, as well as improve the flexibility of arteries. In rats bred - [97 Times?](https://drhoffman.com/article/97-times/) - President Biden recently tweeted “Here’s the deal: Unvaccinated individuals are 97 times more likely to die compared to those who are boosted. Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated and boosted today.” The assertion was widely parroted in the media. It’s been invoked as justification for universal booster mandates. It’s based on a brand - [COVID’s long shadow](https://drhoffman.com/article/covids-long-shadow/) - As the rate of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths plummet across the U.S., we’re breathing a sigh of relief—COVID is finally on the wane. My hometown of New York is starting to come alive, as restaurants and entertainment venues fill up with jubilant returnees. But COVID’s long shadow will be with us for quite some time. - [The dawning science of age reversal](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-dawning-science-of-age-reversal/) - Anti-aging science is coming of age. Intuitively, we’ve long surmised that a healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction techniques like meditation, avoidance of environmental toxins, and certain supplements can slow aging, and even rejuvenate us. But until recently we had to rely on subjective measures (feeling “younger”), or functional markers of physical prowess like body composition, - [Diet and colon cancer: It’s complicated!](https://drhoffman.com/article/diet-and-colon-cancer-its-complicated/) - March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There’s a special emphasis on prevention because the incidence of GI cancers, traditionally thought of as an affliction of the aged, is soaring among younger people, as was dramatically highlighted by the untimely death in 2020 of actor Chadwick Boseman at the age of 37. It’s suspected that diet has - [How to boost cellular resilience in the face of stress](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-boost-cellular-resilience-in-the-face-of-stress-2/) - To all of my fellow healthcare practitioners: Every decade, the supplement pipeline generates just a few truly innovative products. Tru Niagen Pro well deserves its place among them. Exciting research keeps validating its health-supporting potential. I take it personally, and it’s one of my favorite recommendations for my patients. It’s included in my Fullscript dispensary. - [Leyla Weighs In: Planning to prevent hunger pangs](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-planning-to-prevent-hunger-pangs/) - Yes, you’ve had a longer day at work than usual and can hardly scare up the motivation to do anything about dinner except take out or delivery. And even though you know the toll it takes health-wise to eat fast food, you go for it anyway because it’s too late to start cooking or you’re - [Ask Leyla: What should I eat and what supplements should I take?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-what-do-i-eat-and-what-supplements-should-i-take/) - Q: The more I read and listen, the more confused I get about what to eat! I feel like I need a PhD when I go to the grocery store and supplement aisle. I don’t know if I’m getting enough of this or too much of that. What are your thoughts? A: To answer - [Dietary supplements and healthy aging: PQQ, Glutathione, and Alpha Lipoic Acid*](https://drhoffman.com/article/dietary-supplements-and-healthy-aging-pqq-glutathione-and-alpha-lipoic-acid/) - Anti-aging is a hot topic on Intelligent Medicine. Here, health educator and frequent podcast contributor Neil Levin provides a detailed explanation of how a suite of nutrients from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance can provide a bulwark against cellular decline. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. - [A plea for nutrition in medicine](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-plea-for-nutrition-in-medicine/) - March is National Nutrition Month. I’ll use this occasion to issue a clarion call for making nutrition a linchpin of medical therapy across ALL specialties. Here’s a rundown of how it could advance the health of diverse patients: Gastroenterology: Rates of IBS, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease and GI cancers are soaring. Diet has a major impact via - [Leyla Weighs In: Optimizing your kitchen](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-optimizing-your-kitchen/) - Have you taken stock of your cupboards lately? From appliances to pantry items, Leyla offers advice for spring cleaning your kitchen. - [How to improve blood flow and promote vasodilation to help combat erectile dysfunction](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-improve-blood-flow-and-promote-vasodilation-to-help-combat-erectile-dysfunction/) - One of the most exciting recent discoveries in physiology is about the role nitric oxide plays in optimizing circulation. What’s exciting is that there’s a natural approach to boosting nitric oxide. Among the new crop of nitric oxide supplements, my favorite is the professional quality formulation from Berkeley Life. Read more about how it works, - [The myriad benefits of cycling](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-myriad-benefits-of-cycling/) - This month, tired of the lingering gloomy weather in New York which makes bike riding an ordeal, I signed up for a 5-day Arizona bike tour with Trek Travel. I flew to sunny Phoenix and traveled to the Civana Spa where our group was lodged. I had apprehensions that I might not be up for the challenge; a - [The great fish oil debate (Spoiler alert: It works!)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-great-fish-oil-debate-spoiler-alert-it-works/) - When it comes to the debate over fish oil’s heart benefits, medical opinion keeps shifting more than lead changes in a Duke/North Carolina March Madness basketball showdown. But the tide has turned with a couple of recent studies. “Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovascular disease risk” – ScienceDaily. People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements - [Invasion of Ukraine compounds Russia's health woes](https://drhoffman.com/article/invasion-of-ukraine-compounds-russias-health-woes/) - Eyes are on Ukraine this week as Russia continues its onslaught. Amidst the conflict, there’s a health story. A country’s military preparedness and its ability to sustain a long-term war campaign are inextricably linked to the health of its populace. Recall the brouhaha over a recent report that indicated that U.S. national security was threatened by the - [Tricky triglycerides](https://drhoffman.com/article/tricky-triglycerides/) - Cholesterol always gets a bad rap, but few medical consumers—and even health professionals—finger triglycerides as a more likely suspect in heart disease causation. Triglycerides are circulating fats in the bloodstream. That fact was memorably brought home to me in medical school when I first drew blood on an overweight patient. The blood came out pink, - [A case of muscle cramps](https://drhoffman.com/article/a-case-of-muscle-cramps/) - I would like to share an interesting case with you because it exemplifies the approach we in integrative medicine take to address challenging conditions. Much of what we see falls between the cracks of conventional medicine; “paint-by-numbers” medicine utilizing drugs often doesn’t get to the underlying causes of patients’ problems, or is accompanied by unacceptable - [GERD diet myths debunked](https://drhoffman.com/article/gerd-diet-myths-debunked/) - Shibboleth: noun. A belief or custom that is not now considered as important and correct as it was in the past. I addressed a common nutritional shibboleth recently, which holds that dietary fat intake is responsible for raising triglycerides (actually, it’s carbs). Another shibboleth is the widely-held notion that intake of fatty foods is responsible for Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD). - [May Missives: From mental health to misinformation](https://drhoffman.com/article/may-missives-from-mental-health-to-misinformation/) - 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, the body’s most energy-avid organs. As an acetylated compound, ALC enjoys better ability to traverse - [Cocoa flavanols fuel heart and brain function](https://drhoffman.com/article/cocoa-flavanols-fuel-heart-and-brain-function/) - As an Intelligent Medicine listener/subscriber, you’re already well aware of the health benefits of cocoa flavanols. But even popular dark chocolate brands may not deliver; it’s all about bean selection and proper processing. Flava Naturals delivers 5-9 times the flavanols of an average dark chocolate bar. Learn about the science behind this remarkable functional food - [What if your dietary supplement could also enhance the function of other supplements?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-if-your-dietary-supplement-could-also-enhance-the-function-of-other-supplements/) - It’s long been suspected that Intelligent Medicine favorite NTFactor® had benefits beyond supporting mitochondria and alleviating fatigue—now here’s proof! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. We are all bombarded with information on how individual dietary supplements can enhance health, reduce age-related degeneration and help reduce symptoms associated - [Leyla Weighs In: Dietary Guidelines for Americans](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-2/) - In an effort first started by the National Academies of Sciences in 2017 to increase transparency and manage bias, The Nutrition Coalition along with six other agencies and universities recently undertook a study to measure incidence of conflicts of interest within the advisory committee for the 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). In December 2020, the - [Plant-powered omega-3s + SPMs](https://drhoffman.com/article/plant-powered-omega-3s-spms/) - I’m excited to share good news for our vegetarian listeners and subscribers: No longer do you have to sacrifice the benefits of fish oil if you prefer to take plant-based alternatives. Vital Nutrients has come up with a solution that retains the health advantages of fish-derived Omega-3s, while delivering ultra-potent SPMs (specialized pro-resolving mediators). —Dr. - [June tidings: The latest in health news](https://drhoffman.com/article/june-tidings-the-latest-in-health-news/) - 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 developing world is catching up fast; neighborhood drugstores in Lima, Delhi and Nairobi routinely dispense - [Repeat after me: "Hunger is my friend!"](https://drhoffman.com/article/repeat-after-me-hunger-is-my-friend-4/) - We are all familiar with the sensation: You get that empty feeling in your stomach, your appetite revs up, the smell of Cinnabons or pizza or donuts becomes irresistible. It’s hunger, a primal urge to eat, which is relentless. We tend to eat on schedule. "Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner" is the norm for Americans. However, in her book - [Medicine is changing—for better or worse?](https://drhoffman.com/article/medicine-is-changing-for-better-or-worse/) - When I attend my med school reunions, I reunite with brilliant classmates who love being doctors. But they lament their loss of autonomy as private equity wheeler-dealers swallow up small group practices; return on investment supplants patient care as the prime goal of healthcare. Administrators proliferate, at the same time a critical doctor shortage looms. Burnout and disillusionment are prompting a wave of early retirements of veteran practitioners. - [How to support detoxification and healthy methylation processes with dietary supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/how-to-support-detoxification-and-healthy-methylation-processes-with-dietary-supplements/) - Our body possesses a very sophisticated and efficient endogenous detoxification system. A multitude of detoxification processes are working simultaneously, day in and day out, to maintain the body’s homeostasis. This equilibrium is obtained by getting rid of xenobiotics (environmental foreign elements entering the body) and by eliminating the normal waste created by our own bodily functions, mainly through the liver, kidneys, the gastrointestinal tract, as well as through respiration and perspiration. - [Leyla Weighs In: Using local raw honey for seasonal allergies](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-using-local-raw-honey-for-seasonal-allergies/) - For years, folks have been using local raw honey to decrease symptoms of seasonal allergies. The mechanism of action is the presence of small amounts of pollen from nearby plants in honey, which help the immune system desensitize to these allergens over time. - [Rethinking osteoporosis](https://drhoffman.com/article/rethinking-osteoporosis/) - I used to be an osteoporosis screening “hawk”; I fell in line with the conventional wisdom that sussing out premature bone loss with a DEXA bone densitometry was a must for women hitting menopause, when bone loss begins to accelerate. - [Ask Leyla: When should I get follow-up blood work?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-when-should-i-get-follow-up-bloodwork/) - Q: I’ve just embarked on my therapeutic diet and supplement program to help correct metabolic abnormalities pertaining to inflammation, blood sugar and my lipid profile (which is out of whack) as well as micronutrient deficiencies that were found like B12 and vitamin D. At what point to do I follow up with new blood tests to monitor my progress? - [March missives: The latest health news you may have missed](https://drhoffman.com/article/march-missives-the-latest-health-news-you-may-have-missed/) - U.S. taxpayers funded a campaign to dox foes of pesticides and GMOs. Controversy rages over the sweeping powers afforded Elon Musk in rooting out DOGE-y government programs, especially at USAID. But here’s one that most assuredly deserves defunding. Long before DOGE was launched, Lighthouse Reports, a consortium of public interest journalists, undertook an investigative report (“Poison PR”) in collaboration with the UK Guardian newspaper that highlighted the role of a U.S. taxpayer-funded PR operation in building a database of environmentalists. - [Ask Leyla: Why is my vitamin D still low after supplementation?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-is-my-vitamin-d-still-low-after-supplementation/) - Q: I’m a healthy 61-year-old female with an ongoing vitamin D deficiency. My doctor has given me 25,000 IU vitamin D per week over a 10-week period a few times over the last 18 months and my levels continue to remain low (in the 20s). What’s going on here? A: There are two reasons - [Ask Leyla: Which supplements do you take?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-supplements-do-you-take-2/) - Q: What supplements do you take and how do you determine which are most important for you given how expensive nutraceuticals can be? A: Let me answer the expense question first. I consider my supplement protocol a very important adjunct to the good quality, clean food that I consume. I’m a firm a believer in the saying, - [Ask Leyla: What should I keep in mind when looking for supplements on a budget?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-should-i-keep-in-mind-when-looking-for-supplements-on-a-budget/) - Q: What are the most important supplements to take for people on a budget? A: This is a great question because most people are interested in taking supplements to maintain their health and longevity. While getting the best bang for your buck is desirable, quality trumps all. Make no mistake. I am not a fan of - [They say “Multivitamins are a waste of money”—REALLY??](https://drhoffman.com/article/they-say-multivitamins-are-a-waste-of-money-really/) - Multivitamins containing most of the essential vitamins and minerals at doses that provide greater than 100% of the RDA are the most commonly used dietary supplements; approximately 1/3 of US adults takes one or another formulation. But the bloom is off the rose with major press outlets declaring: “Multivitamins are a waste of money - [Keep your balance!](https://drhoffman.com/article/keep-your-balance/) - Comedian Dave Barry once quipped: “Gravity is a contributing factor in nearly 73 percent of all accidents involving falling objects.” The Book of Proverbs says: “Pride cometh before the fall.” And one of the Ten Commandments in The House of God, a satirical 1978 novel by Dr. Stephen Bergman, is “GOMERs go to ground”. GOMER is a - [Is melatonin really poisoning Americans?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-melatonin-really-poisoning-americans/) - We were recently regaled with headlines like these: “Melatonin Poisonings in Kids Jumped 530% in 10 Years” (Medpage Today) “Pediatric Hospitalizations Due to Accidental Melatonin Overdoses Spiked in Last Decade, CDC Says” (People) “Melatonin Supplements Are Poisoning Children” (Gizmodo) This is in the context of a Congressional campaign to place onerous requirements on supplement manufacturers for the - [“Should I take another booster?”](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-i-take-another-booster/) - “Top Biden administration officials are weighing a plan to let all adults get a second round of coronavirus booster shots”—Politico, July 11 “Currently, many Americans are under-vaccinated, meaning they are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at a news briefing - [Fruit and veggie pills—are they really worth it?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-fruit-and-veggie-pills-really-as-effective-as-they-claim-2/) - It's been a bad few years for veracity. Unfounded claims abound. Product pitches assault us with no tether to reality. Science is misappropriated for commercial and political gain. Don't get me wrong: I think there's value in certain plant-derived nutrient supplements. Before it sounds like I'm dismissing an entire group of products, you should know - [Leyla Weighs In: Worried about heart health? Take care of your teeth!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-worried-about-heart-health-take-care-of-your-teeth/) - As a dietitian, some of the most important questions during my intake include an assessment of oral health. Poor dentition can put someone at nutritional risk due to reduced consumption of high fiber foods, instead opting for processed foods that are softer and easier to chew, but there is also the issue of gum health - [Cardiovascular health: a multitude of supplements at the service of your heart and blood vessels*](https://drhoffman.com/article/cardiovascular-health-a-multitude-of-supplements-at-the-service-of-your-heart-and-blood-vessels/) - Here you have it—a succinct rundown of the key nutrients you need to optimize cardiovascular health in simple, understandable terms, courtesy of our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. The research speaks volumes for nutritional support of heart health. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. A - [When narratives overtake science](https://drhoffman.com/article/when-narratives-overtake-science/) - Narrative: “A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious . . . a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular viewpoint or thesis.” Dictionary.com Last month, we saw the crumbling of two cherished narratives about conditions - [What’s up with that vitamin D study?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-up-with-that-vitamin-d-study/) - You’ve probably seen headlines like these: “Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help”—New York Times “Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk of Broken Bones” —SciTech Daily “Stop Taking Vitamin D Already!” —Forbes It’s all based on the “VITAL” study (Supplemental Vitamin D and Incident Fractures in Midlife and - [Ask Leyla: Should I start drinking red wine for heart health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-should-i-start-drinking-red-wine-for-heart-health/) - Q: I've never been a heavy drinker, but I've heard red wine has beneficial compounds for heart health. I'd like to start drinking it, but am unsure which wine is best. How do I know which red wine has good resveratrol content? A: Resveratrol is an important antioxidant for health and longevity. Usually found on - [Leyla Weighs In: Want to get happy? Eat your veggies!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-want-to-get-happy-eat-your-veggies/) - Might increasing vegetable intake increase happiness? According to a recent study, yes. We know the physical health benefits of eating more vegetables and fruits (like prevention of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer), but a growing body of evidence has revealed that it may promote psychological well-being too—and that plays a role in promoting overall health. In - [Nitric Oxide for a Better Brain + Gut Connection](https://drhoffman.com/article/nitric-oxide-for-a-better-brain-gut-connection/) - 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 This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. The role the gut, - [Ask Leyla: Which is better for inflammation, borage oil or evening primrose oil?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-should-i-choose-borage-oil-or-evening-primrose-oil/) - Leyla Muedin discusses the differences between borage oil & evening promise oil. Read about the health differences, & which one could be right for you! - [Ask Leyla: Is salt making me fat?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-salt-making-me-fat/) - Q: I think we are all aware that excess sodium intake can cause water retention. However, I guess I wasn’t fully aware of the relationship between a high-salt diet and fructose production? Is salt itself causing weight gain? Do I need to put down the salt shaker? A: Indeed, we’ve all experienced water retention when - [Can too much exercise be bad?](https://drhoffman.com/article/can-too-much-exercise-be-bad/) - In the field of sports medicine, no question has generated more controversy. While exercise is unquestionably beneficial overall, is there a point where too much becomes detrimental? The U.S. Health and Human Services guidelines for physical activity state that adults should get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous - ["Is there a doctor on board?": The challenges of in-flight medical emergencies](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-there-a-doctor-on-board-the-challenges-of-in-flight-medical-emergencies/) - Medical emergencies occur with disturbing frequency on planes. One colleague of mine had the extraordinary experience of having to help subdue an out-of-control passenger on her flight to a medical convention; on her return flight, she was called upon to minister to an elderly lady who was experiencing chest discomfort. What are the odds?! And, - [“EAT-Lancet” is hard to digest](https://drhoffman.com/article/eat-lancet-is-hard-to-digest/) - Recall that back in 2019, the prestigious international medical journal Lancet issued a call for curbing meat consumption. The EAT-Lancet Commission invoked the alleged health benefits of reducing intake of animal protein and claimed plant-based eating could help save the planet. The food industry and agribusiness applauded as it contemplated market opportunities for novel plant-based meat substitutes. I - [September is Sexual Health Month—Is there a diet connection?](https://drhoffman.com/article/september-is-sexual-health-month-is-there-a-diet-connection/) - To commemorate Sexual Health Month, let’s tackle the question: Can you eat your way to optimal sexual performance? That was the subject of a chapter that I co-wrote with Intelligent Medicine co-contributor Leyla Muedin in the Dr. Andrew Weil textbook Integrative Sexual Health. Judging from surging prescriptions for Viagra and its ilk, sexual underperformance is a big problem - [Cocoa flavanols boost cognition, mood and cardiovascular health](https://drhoffman.com/article/cocoa-flavanols-boost-cognition-mood-and-cardiovascular-health/) - As a chocolate lover, I was getting fewer of the benefits and more of the extra calories even from 90% cocoa bars. Now with FlavaNaturals I’m assured of obtaining the full health dividends of cocoa flavanols along with great taste, with less fat and sugar. I throw some powder in with my decaf or a - [Natural immune system support](https://drhoffman.com/article/natural-immune-system-support/) - On a recent trip to Iceland, I threw this suite of Vital Nutrients immune support products in my suitcase. It was the perfect way to fortify me against travel-related stress, allergens, and pathogens! –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Are you seeking new ways to support your immune - [Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-is-lean-diabetes/) - Q: I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m skinny and have never been overweight. I was told I have “lean diabetes”. What does this mean? A: There are a number of factors contributing to your recent onset of type 2 diabetes. First, there’s such a thing as being normal weight, - [Ask Leyla: Why is my vitamin D still low?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-is-my-vitamin-d-still-low/) - Q: I’ve been taking a daily vitamin D supplement for a long time and my levels are still low. Can you offer any advice as to why that might be? A: There are many reasons serum vitamin D levels remain low, even after longtime supplementation. First, how much vitamin D are you taking? If - [Is the latest fish oil study more fear mongering?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-the-latest-fish-oil-study-more-fear-mongering/) - Once again, we’ve been regaled with headlines that cast aspersions on a tried and true supplement that many of us take: “Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests”—CNN “Alarming Study: The Hidden Dangers of Fish Oil Supplements on Heart Health”—SciTech Daily “Regular use of fish oil supplements may increase first - [Ask Leyla: What's causing my low testosterone?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-causing-my-low-testosterone/) - Q: I’ve been told I have lower-than-normal testosterone levels. Can you shed some light on what might cause that and if there is anything I can do to help raise my testosterone levels? A: Many things can lower testosterone levels, and it mainly has to do with lifestyle factors. Are you overweight? At the - [Book Review—DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get it Back](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-dark-calories-how-vegetable-oils-destroy-our-health-and-how-we-get-it-back/) - There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the harmful effects of industrial seed oils. While some claim that they are poison—to be avoided at all costs—others claim that the hysteria is unwarranted: “While the internet may be full of posts stating that seed oils such as canola and soy are ‘toxic,’ scientific evidence - [Ask Leyla: What's the difference between common inflammatory markers?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-the-difference-between-common-inflammatory-markers/) - Q: My husband’s high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is 1.62 and his homocysteine is 13.1. If they both measure inflammation, why is one result normal and the other one high? A: While both hs-CRP and homocysteine are markers of inflammation, they are not necessarily related. A high homocysteine represents a glitch in the metabolism of - [Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) gets a new name](https://drhoffman.com/article/non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-nafld-gets-a-new-name/) - In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up with a new designation for what has been traditionally termed “fatty liver”. The “NA” part was originally intended to distinguish between those who damaged their livers with booze from the legions of non-drinkers whose liver problems arise from a new - [Does protein deserve all the hype?](https://drhoffman.com/article/does-protein-deserve-all-the-hype/) - Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage. Health influencers extoll the benefits of supplemental protein. It's said to be the ultimate satiety solution, helping us curb appetite. And we’re told that, especially as we age, we need even more protein. On the other hand, there are those - [Leyla Weighs In: The importance of maintaining muscle mass](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-importance-of-maintaining-muscle-mass/) - As we age, the risk of sarcopenia increases. Sarcopenia is diminishing muscle mass associated with older age. We’re finding out it has less to do with age and much more to do with inadequate high biological value protein intake (primarily animal protein) and lack of exercise—particularly strength training. We know the myriad benefits of exercise, - [Four novel supplements you should know about](https://drhoffman.com/article/four-novel-supplements-you-should-know-about/) - I always keep my eyes open for the latest exciting research to share with my Intelligent Medicine audience. Here are a few supplements that are on my radar lately, and should be on yours as well! PEA: Palmitoylethanolamide (not to be confused with phenylethylamine, the PEA that gives chocolate its feel-good “limerance” properties) is an - [Unleash your longevity potential with Urolithin A](https://drhoffman.com/article/unleash-your-longevity-potential-with-urolithin-a/) - I discovered MitoPure® a couple of years ago, after a series of scientific articles about Urolithin A prompted my interest. I’ve been taking it faithfully as part of a suite of nutrients for mitochondrial support and believe it’s helped me alleviate bouts of overtraining syndrome that I used to encounter occasionally. Their research is robust, - [Leyla Weighs In: Maintaining food safety at home](https://drhoffman.com/article/maintaining-food-safety-at-home/) - The importance of food safety cannot be overstated. Every year there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness. Proper handling of food is critical to keeping it safe to eat. Preventing cross-contamination is key. When checking out at the grocery store, use separate grocery bags for raw meat, poultry, and seafood. If you - [Politics heats up summer ‘24–and I’m not talking the Presidential race!](https://drhoffman.com/article/politics-heats-up-summer-24-and-im-not-talking-the-presidential-race/) - Chevron reversal and the natural products industry: On June 28, the Supreme Court issued a momentous decision in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimundo to reverse the 40-year-old Chevron opinion, which empowered administrative agencies to develop and draft regulations in what many have termed overreach of their statutory mandates. Essentially what Chevron said was: “If in - [Ask Leyla: Help! My weight is creeping up](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-my-weight-is-creeping-up-2/) - Q: I’m a 58-year-old female and my height is 5’9”. Three years ago, I lost 20 pounds – reaching my weight goal of 150 pounds. But over the last six months, about six pounds have crept back. I eat practically zero grains and sugars. I eat mostly grass-fed protein, healthy fats, nuts and seeds, a variety - [The peanut controversy](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-peanut-controversy/) - “Dr. Hoffman, do you still eat peanuts?” That was a listener question recently on my Intelligent Medicine radio program. Sure, I eat peanuts, but rarely now. There’s nothing like working your way through a bag of ballpark peanuts during a tense baseball game. The shells crunch so nicely underfoot. Or celebrating onboard the boat after - [What’s driving America’s epidemic of violence and criminality?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-driving-americas-epidemic-of-violence-and-criminality/) - The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in the throes of a mental health crisis. It seems not a week goes by that we don’t learn of another mass-shooting incident. We’ve come to expect them, like tornadoes and floods. I experience heightened apprehension daily in my hometown of - [Supporting your digestion with dietary supplements](https://drhoffman.com/article/supporting-your-digestion-with-dietary-supplements/) - There’s more to GI health than whether or not to take an acid-blocker. All too frequently drugs are the answer to bothersome digestive problems. Fortunately, there are a wealth of gentler, safer natural alternatives. Learn about them in the following article from my friends at Protocol for Life Balance. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains - [Leyla Weighs In: Identifying your stage of change](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-identifying-your-stage-of-change/) - How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How you eat, how you move, your outlook, has everything to do with your health status and any expected outcomes for success. Are you even considering a change at this point? Maybe you’re not even aware that certain changes can have - [Dethroning the orthodoxies: Ideas it may be time to throw out](https://drhoffman.com/article/dethroning-the-orthodoxies-ideas-it-may-be-time-to-throw-out/) - “Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that science is dynamic, a work in progress. Today’s verities may be overturned by new discoveries. What follow are some dogmas that are past their expiration dates: The “Blue Zones”: These enclaves of longevity are based on a romantic fallacy: That - [We need better tests for osteoporosis](https://drhoffman.com/article/we-need-better-tests-for-osteoporosis/) - A recent TV ad for a new expensive osteoporosis drug, Evenity®, seeks to create the impression that women are fragile porcelain dolls, teetering on the brink of toppling and shattering. Hype aside, osteoporosis is a thing. Three million fragility fractures of the hip and spine occur each year in the United States; osteoporotic fractures have - [Ask Leyla: How can I reintroduce foods after a period of hypoallergenic diet?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-can-i-reintroduce-foods-after-a-period-of-hypoallergenic-diet/) - Q: I’ve eliminated my food allergy foods for a period of six months on the advice of my practitioner. What happens now? Will I ever be able to eat those foods again? A: Unlike immediate IGE-mediated food allergies, IGG foods are ‘stealthy’, meaning you don’t necessarily have an immediate overt reaction like breaking out in - [Bad policies are making Americans obese and diabetic](https://drhoffman.com/article/bad-policies-are-making-americans-obese-and-diabetic/) - We’re doing ourselves in. By every metric, the U.S. is spending far more per capita on healthcare, and lagging behind our peer nations in the developed world in health outcomes. Our actions are actually fueling the pandemic of avertible lifestyle diseases that are killing us: We’re failing people with diabetes: Diabetes rates are soaring in - [Ask Leyla: Bariatric surgery side effects](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-bariatric-surgery-side-effects/) - Q: My daughter had gastric bypass surgery five years ago. She now suffers from gastric reflux and she believes she will have to keep taking proton-pump inhibitors for life. What could she use for an alternative? A: The gastric bypass, known as the Roux-en-Y, is the most common type of bariatric surgery for weight loss. - [Happy living through health](https://drhoffman.com/article/happy-living-through-health/) - Check out these innovative formulas from our friends at CV Sciences—they’re not just about CBD! I learned a thing or two about unique ingredients that address everyday complaints—it’s well worth a read. As always, my audience can enjoy 30% of CV Sciences' products with code HOFFMAN30. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one - [Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-can-i-do-to-relieve-joint-pain/) - Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for many reasons, not least of all, diet. An anti-inflammatory diet which eliminates vegetable oils (including hydrogenated oils), - [The brain benefits of omega-3s from cradle to grave](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-brain-benefits-of-omega-3s-from-cradle-to-grave/) - Recently, a patient shared with me that her doctor had told her to stop taking fish oil supplements: “They’re a waste of money,” he admonished. When it comes to the brain, that’s dead wrong. A pioneering study was just published that demonstrates the brain-protective impact of fish oil supplementation: “ω-3 PUFA for Secondary Prevention of - [Ask Leyla: Is my doctor recommending too much calcium?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-my-doctor-recommending-too-much-calcium/) - Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that dose—or an even higher dose like 1,500 mg a day—has been debunked. Maybe they didn’t get the memo. - [14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve](https://drhoffman.com/article/14-times-ive-been-ahead-of-the-curve/) - Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated by research. Once thought “alternative”, they have become the mainstays of what we now call integrative or functional - [Ask Leyla: What’s your take on low-calorie dieting for weight loss?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-your-take-on-low-calorie-dieting-for-weight-loss/) - Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn't want to gain it back so I now count the calories needed not to gain it back. Now that I want to lose five more pounds, I lowered my calorie intake to lose it slowly so my body accepts it. I found calorie counting to - [There’s too much plastic!](https://drhoffman.com/article/theres-too-much-plastic/) - While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made small talk with the father of some teenagers who were getting their scuba certifications. “Lots of delays at the airport,” I ventured. “Must be spring vacation.” “Oh, we didn’t have any problems. We flew private. Just me and my wife - [Discover your fountain of youth](https://drhoffman.com/article/discover-your-fountain-of-youth/) - Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the latest science to harness the potential of collagen for inner and outer health. Right now, they’re offering special - [Ask Leyla: Which matters more—the amount or type of calories you consume?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-which-matters-more-the-amount-or-type-of-calories-you-consume/) - Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make a difference what type of diet you’re on. We’ve known for some time that low-calorie diets, which are - [Is meat really “pro-inflammatory”?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-meat-really-pro-inflammatory/) - On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an anti-inflammatory diet could halt or slow progression of 59 different chronic diseases. We’ve known for a long time that inflammation is a hallmark of “Inflammaging”, a precursor to frailty, and that a wide gamut of conditions—cardiovascular disease, autoimmunity, neurodegenerative diseases, - [Nutrition for strength and endurance](https://drhoffman.com/article/nutrition-for-strength-and-endurance/) - Is there evidence that certain diet regimens or supplements enhance athletic performance? There’s an entire field—Sports Nutrition—that banks on that supposition. Are the claims for various muscle-building products legit? A recent review by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) attempts to shed light on the subject. Entitled “Exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendations”, it’s - [Nitric oxide boasts critical impact on cardiovascular and sexual health](https://drhoffman.com/article/nitric-oxide-boasts-critical-impact-on-cardiovascular-and-sexual-health/) - As we age, our natural production of nitric oxide (NO) goes down. This has a critical impact on functions that rely on the vasodilation properties of nitric oxide, like cardiovascular and sexual health. To successfully support the body’s ability to produce nitric oxide naturally, you must get a consistent dose of dietary nitrates. Berkeley Life’s - [Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-are-we-destined-to-lose-muscle-mass-as-we-age-3/) - Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! Current recommendations for daily protein intake in older adults (0.8 grams per kilogram body weight) has been challenged for being - [Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-dangers-of-very-low-cholesterol/) - Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 80 percent of cholesterol is produced by the liver, while the other 20 percent is obtained from diet. It is classified as a - [Is cancer really just a fungal infection?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-cancer-really-just-a-fungal-infection/) - Recently, a popular website, Gizmodo, regaled readers with the headline: “Our Cancers Are Filled With Fungi”, with the tagline “New research shows that many cancers play host to their own unique microbiomes of fungi, which may affect our chances of surviving them.” Seeing this, I harkened back to work of Dr. Tullio Simoncini, who was trendy - [Is Covid over—or is there a looming apocalypse?](https://drhoffman.com/article/is-covid-over-or-is-there-a-looming-apocalypse/) - Covid recently hit a milestone for me personally. My hair cutter has had a long-standing policy of mandatory masking in her salon. It’s a reasonable accommodation to her preferences, despite the fact that I’ve long stopped wearing a mask in my office, have taken plane trips several times without masking, and I no longer recommend - [Brain Energy by Christopher Palmer, MD: A review](https://drhoffman.com/article/brain-energy-by-christopher-palmer-md-a-review/) - I recently recorded an exciting podcast episode with Dr. Chris Palmer about his new book, Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--And Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD and More. In it, he seeks to advance a unified theory that knits together all the disparate conditions we categorize as “mental disorders”. Dr. Palmer starts by - [Hydrogen water—is that a thing?](https://drhoffman.com/article/hydrogen-water-is-that-a-thing/) - Lately, there’s been a buzz over hydrogen in the media. Hydrogen-powered vehicles appear to be the next big thing after electric vehicles (EVs) inevitably run their course. Unlike EVs, they won’t require charging, nor will they depend on the energy-intensive and environmentally destructive mining of rare earths like lithium and cobalt. Upon combustion with oxygen - [Vanquishing Long COVID](https://drhoffman.com/article/vanquishing-long-covid/) - Long Covid is a complex disorder that resembles ME/CFS—a real clinical challenge. But because of the pervasiveness of Covid, there are a lot of research dollars committed to unraveling the mysteries of its aftermath. Early in the pandemic, the NIH allocated $1.15 billion to study Long Covid; critics have argued that research efforts have bogged down amid - [Ask Leyla: Can I still have my morning coffee during intermittent fasting?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-i-still-have-my-morning-coffee-during-intermittent-fasting/) - Q: I've read about the health benefits of intermittent fasting and want to incorporate it into my routine. But does fasting mean I'll need to give up my morning coffee? And can intermittent fasting slow my metabolism over time? A: When it comes to your morning coffee, it depends. Do you drink it black? - [Ask Leyla: Can vitamin C raise blood sugar?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-can-vitamin-c-raise-blood-sugar-2/) - Q: I am a type 2 diabetic who takes 4,000 mg of vitamin C each day. I recently heard that vitamin C can raise your blood sugar. Is this true? A: Vitamin C is an important antioxidant for maintaining optimal health as well as managing infection and disease. It is hard to imagine such - [Leyla Weighs In: The benefits of cocoa flavanols](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-the-benefits-of-cocoa-flavanols/) - Chocolate lovers rejoice! Now you can have your chocolate and eat (and drink) it too thanks to the proven benefits of flavan-3-ols. Flavonoids in foods are shown to confer a vast array of health-promoting benefits due to a synergy of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic properties. The most consumed of the flavonoids in foods - [Leyla Weighs In: A strong immune system starts with a healthy gut](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-a-strong-immune-system-starts-with-a-healthy-gut/) - 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 profound influences on gut integrity are poor diet, haphazard and overuse of antibiotics, overindulgence of - [SRW redefines what it means to age](https://drhoffman.com/article/srw-redefines-what-it-means-to-age/) - Longevity Researcher Greg Macpherson is one of my favorite podcast guests. He’s the founder of Science Research Wellness (SRW Labs) which has rolled out a highly innovative suite of supplements that harness the latest breakthroughs on the biology of aging. Together they address the nine key attributes of our cells that decline in function as - [Are cholesterol drugs bad for the brain?](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-cholesterol-drugs-bad-for-the-brain/) - I write this article with a bit of trepidation—some may think I’m betraying my “holistic” bona fides. It’s the mainstream medical narrative that cholesterol-lowering drugs are the cornerstone of cardiovascular prevention. I recently listened to a popular podcast that advocated for much more aggressive deployment of these drugs in women, even premenopausally, despite the commonly held belief that women - [The Top Ten Intelligent Medicine Podcast Episodes of 2022](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-top-ten-intelligent-medicine-podcast-episodes-of-2022/) - Each year, at holiday time, I compile a list of the year’s top podcast episodes. It’s become an annual Intelligent Medicine tradition. This year, it takes on special significance because our faithful listeners have propelled the Intelligent Medicine podcast across the momentous threshold of 10 million individual downloads! Additionally, the podcast enjoys a 4.4/5 star - [The 14 worst health news stories of 2022 (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-14-worst-health-news-stories-of-2022-part-one/) - In keeping with an Intelligent Medicine tradition, as the year draws to a close, I offer you a compendium of the worst health news stories of 2022. It’s kind of like the late Mr. Blackwell’s list of the year’s Worst-Dressed Women. These stories distinguish themselves by their preposterousness, their unabashed ignorance of the true principles of science, by - [Ask Leyla: Is my waist-to-hip ratio a health risk despite my daily exercise routine?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-my-waist-to-hip-ratio-a-health-risk-despite-my-daily-exercise-routine/) - Q: My BMI is 19.8 but my waist-to-hip ratio is 0.96. My body fat percentage as measured in a health club ranges from 38 to 40 percent! My doctor said it’s hereditary—both my mother and grandmother carried weight around the midsection. My HgbA1c is 5.6 to 5.8. I exercise every day which includes biking, hiking, - [Ask Leyla: How much water should I be drinking every day?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-how-much-water-should-i-be-drinking-every-day/) - Q: I hear a lot about how important it is to be hydrated, but I'm not always sure if I'm drinking enough to make sure that happens. What is your recommendation for how much water I should be drinking in order to be properly hydrated? A: This is a great question and it depends on a - [The 14 worst health news stories of 2022 (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-14-worst-health-news-stories-of-2022-part-two/) - Last week, I gave you the first half of my list of the worst health news stories of the year. This week, I’m back with part two! So without further ado, here are seven more health news headscratchers from the past year: 8. Melatonin “scourge”: Expressions of concern abounded this year over Americans’ unprecedented use of the sleep - [Endurance vs. strength training—which is better?](https://drhoffman.com/article/endurance-vs-strength-training-which-is-better/) - As millions of Americans resolve to get into better shape for the new year, questions inevitably arise: What are the relative benefits of endurance vs. strength training? What’s the ideal ratio? And does it depend on the individual, their health assets and liabilities, even their preferences? Spoiler alert: a blend of both types of exercise is - [Leyla Weighs In: Red food dye and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-red-food-dye-and-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd/) - A recent study from McMaster University concludes long-term consumption of certain artificial food dyes can be a potential trigger to IBD such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Allure Red food coloring, which includes FD&C Red 40 and Food Red 17 is a common ingredient in soft drinks, cereals, chips, candies and other processed foods. Apparently, - [Leyla Weighs In: Focus in the New Year: Your terrain](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-focus-in-the-new-year-your-terrain/) - 2023 will be a time to think differently about health, wellness, disease and even contagion as our great awakening unfolds. The health of your terrain is a determinant of your vulnerability to illness. Whether it’s cold and flu or autoimmune conditions and cancer, how you eat, live, your outlook on life, and your toxic exposures - [Ask Leyla: Why is my arachidonic acid so high?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-is-my-arachidonic-acid-so-high/) - Arachidonic acid is a pro-inflammatory fatty acid responsible for the production of series 2 prostaglandins, a hallmark of inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma and arthritis, to name a couple. However, arachidonic acid is not altogether a foe. It is stored in virtually all of our cell membranes and is a necessary component of - [Winter potpourri: Choline, live fast/die young, processed meats, and toxic fish](https://drhoffman.com/article/winter-potpourri-choline-live-fast-die-young-processed-meats-and-toxic-fish/) - Choline: Little-known nutritional fact—according to a recent article in Science Daily, it’s estimated that more than 90% of Americans are not meeting the recommended daily intake of choline. We know that choline is a dietary precursor to acetylcholine, an essential neurotransmitter. In fact, certain dementia drugs are designed to amp up brain levels of acetylcholine. Adequate choline has now been - [It’s 2023 and dietary recommendations continue to disappoint](https://drhoffman.com/article/its-2023-and-dietary-recommendations-continue-to-disappoint/) - First the good news: According to a Harvard study released this month, a variety of healthy diet patterns dramatically reduced the risk of dying from a multitude of diseases. The study was huge—comprising over 75,000 women and 44,000 men followed for 35 years as part of the Framingham Study. Of course, there were robust double-digit reductions in - [The new triple action pain relief alternative](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-new-triple-action-pain-relief-alternative/) - Last spring, the innovative formulators at CV Sciences launched Relief, an ingenious way to augment the pain-relieving properties of CBD. It was so popular that they sold out within months! Now, Relief is back in stock and you can once again take advantage of its unique properties. Get a glimpse of the science here. And - [What they got wrong about Covid](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-they-got-wrong-about-covid/) - For as long as I can remember, over a 40 year career in medicine, there have existed two warring paradigms about disease: One envisions a future in which science will ultimately vanquish all disorders with ever more precisely-targeted drug and surgical interventions; the other maintains that the truth path to wellness lies in harnessing diet, - [Dietary supplements for immune support and respiratory health*](https://drhoffman.com/article/dietary-supplements-for-immune-support-and-respiratory-health/) - Are you ready for some science? With respiratory health on everyone’s mind these days, here’s a deep dive on how to fortify your resilience from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance®. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Every second of our lives, day and night, our - [February is “Heart Month”—Why aren’t we doing better?](https://drhoffman.com/article/february-is-heart-month-why-arent-we-doing-better/) - Each year we make a big to-do about American Heart Month. We’re reminded to eat well, exercise, get our cholesterol and blood pressure checked, and see if we suffer from blood sugar problems. And yet, trends are concerning. We’re making progress in preventing heart attacks, and we’re keeping people with heart disease alive longer through advanced - [Leyla Weighs In: American Heart Association is still saturated fat phobic](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-american-heart-association-is-still-saturated-fat-phobic/) - Despite so much scientific evidence absolving saturated fats as dangerous to the heart and promoting heart disease, the AHA is still having trouble discerning fact from fallacy when it comes to informing the public about health. As Dr. Hoffman referred to in his article last week, I too am troubled by AHA’s insistence that polyunsaturated vegetable oils - [Celebrating African American Medical and Nutrition Pioneers](https://drhoffman.com/article/celebrating-african-american-medical-and-nutrition-pioneers/) - In commemoration of Black History Month, I've compiled an impressive list of prominent African American health professionals who made major contributions to medicine and nutritional science . . . James Derham (1762-1802?): Before Black people were permitted to undergo formal medical training, James Derham, who was born into slavery, honed his proficiency assisting prominent white physicians. Historians - [Leyla Weighs In: February is Heart Disease Month](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-february-is-heart-disease-month/) - Last week, I highlighted the American Heart Association’s misguided stance on saturated fats and vegetable oils. The focus of this week’s article is on the more critical risk factors for heart disease. Let’s talk inflammation. We know for a fact that those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and metabolic syndrome progress to coronary artery disease as much as 70 percent - [February Features: The latest in health news](https://drhoffman.com/article/february-features-the-latest-in-health-news/) - Depressing facts about air pollution: We already know about the deleterious effects of airborne pollutants on heart health; people who live near high-density traffic or near factory emissions are at higher risk of cardiovascular events. It’s also been revealed that air pollution may increase the likelihood of dementia. So it’s not a reach to suspect airborne pollutants may - [Leyla Weighs In: Health or disease? You choose](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-health-or-disease-you-choose/) - March is National Nutrition Month. Health or Disease? YOU choose. Believe it. In many cases, you have a choice. The state of our health care system today doesn’t promote health. It is more like a “sick care system” in my opinion, and it seems more people are afraid for the future of their health with each - [Should you chuck your erythritol-sweetened products?](https://drhoffman.com/article/should-you-chuck-your-erythritol-sweetened-products/) - Recently, during a break at a nutrition conference, I sidled up to the beverage station and made myself a cup of tea. Looking at the sweetener options, I saw a variety of packets containing, variously, sugar, Splenda, and Nutrasweet. Nope! I try to drastically curtail my sugar intake, but are these zero-calorie alternatives preferable? The - [Leyla Weighs In: My go-to chicken soup](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-my-go-to-chicken-soup/) - This isn’t a soup I make only when I feel like I’m coming down with a cold or flu, it’s hands down, my favorite chicken soup. My eldest auntie taught me that wings impart the best flavor. She wasn’t kidding! And the collagen and gelatin rendered from the wing parts are superb. I start with - [Book Review—Desperate Remedies: Psychiatry’s Turbulent Quest to Cure Mental Illness](https://drhoffman.com/article/book-review-desperate-remedies-psychiatrys-turbulent-quest-to-cure-mental-illness/) - For centuries, medicine has grappled with psychiatric illness, wielding a variety of techniques. Nevertheless, success has been at best marginal; a recent study of antidepressants and psychotherapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder has shown a response rate of just 24%. For schizophrenia and psychosis, the results have been even more abysmal. Random violence and rampant - [Vital Nutrients BCQ® | Unique Inflammatory Support*](https://drhoffman.com/article/vital-nutrients-bcq-unique-inflammatory-support/) - Inflammation is the common denominator for a host of medical conditions: whatever “-itis” you may suffer from, as well as conditions that damage the heart, circulatory system, brain, liver, lungs, and kidneys. Even excess exercise generates it. That’s given rise to the term “Inflammaging”. Therefore it’s vital to try to keep inflammation under control. Here - [Leyla Weighs In: Standard Medical Assessment vs. Integrative and Functional Medicine Assessment](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-standard-medical-assessment-vs-integrative-and-functional-medicine-assessment/) - Recently, I was asked to look at the labs of a woman in her late forties complaining of fatigue and malaise, despite eating healthfully and exercising regularly. Basically, her physician looked for anemia and low thyroid—both are possible causes of fatigue—and finding that all were within normal limits said, “You’re healthy!” and sent her on - [Nutritional outrages of the week](https://drhoffman.com/article/nutritional-outrages-of-the-week/) - A trio of food stories caught my eye this week . . . Turning breakfast cereal into a bedtime snack: A problem for the food industry is that there are only a finite number of mouths available to eat breakfast. Demographically, the percentages of kids and teenagers are declining. Sales of breakfast cereals are, in essence, - [Leyla Weighs In: What symptoms can tell us](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-what-symptoms-can-tell-us/) - In my experience, the development of a symptom(s) is your body trying to tell you something. Your approach to it may be one of curiosity. This is good because curiosity ushers in information. For example, in the event of a stomach ache, you may question what you ate shortly before the discomfort presented itself. The - [Nutrients in the News: Fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D and curcumin](https://drhoffman.com/article/nutrients-in-the-news-fish-oil-magnesium-vitamin-d-and-curcumin/) - Fish Oil: Remember the bad old days when this was said of fish oil? “This Incredibly Popular Supplement Is Pretty Much Useless, Says Huge New Study.” While the benefits of Omega-3 supplements were being downplayed, Amarin pharmaceuticals made a big splash with its introduction of prescription Vascepa®, touted as offering 25% additional heart protection over and above statins. - [The Unspoken Danger of the Canadian Wildfires](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-unspoken-danger-of-the-canadian-wildfires/) - Respiratory problems are a concern, especially with frequent wildfires contributing to airborne pollution. Learn how the strategic application of nutritional support can buttress natural defenses, in this piece by our friends at NTFactor®. Plus, for a limited time, they're offering a special bundle: buy one canister of NTFactor® Lipids Powder and receive a FREE bottle - [ApoB in the crosshairs: Will treating it eradicate heart disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/apob-in-the-crosshairs-will-treating-it-eradicate-heart-disease/) - It’s the Next Big Thing in cardiovascular prevention. Apolipoprotein B-100, or ApoB for short, may supplant cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides as a more reliable way of predicting risk of heart disease and stroke; it also might also be a promising target for intensive lowering. (Cue the drug reps!) The problem is that total cholesterol - [Fructose exonerated?](https://drhoffman.com/article/fructose-exonerated/) - Is fructose the demon-spawn?Let’s cut through the confusion . . . There’s long been a symbiosis between humans and fruit. Ancient fruit provided sustenance to humans—not that the fruit cared. Its evolutionary impetus to be sweet and attractive was to entice paleo humans to consume it, and then spread its seeds far and wide, thus - [Ask Leyla: I'm diabetic; what's the best way to shed stubborn weight?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-im-diabetic-whats-the-best-way-to-shed-stubborn-weight/) - Q: I am a 46-year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years ago. My most recent Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) was 8, and I currently take Metformin, Lantus, and Altace. I am having a great deal of trouble losing weight and I want to get off - [Digestive enzymes and other dietary ingredients for digestive support](https://drhoffman.com/article/digestive-enzymes-and-other-dietary-ingredients-for-digestive-support/) - It’s not so much that “you are what you eat”, but rather, you are what you digest. As you age, or with medical conditions, your ability to break down food and assimilate nutrients declines. Following is a great summary from my friends at Protocol for Life Balance, addressing important questions about digestive enzymes—what they do, - [Government censorship of natural health products on the rise](https://drhoffman.com/article/government-censorship-of-natural-health-products-on-the-rise/) - While I'm away this week, I wanted to take the opportunity to share this important message from my friends at the Alliance for Natural Health. I've been a board member at ANH for the last 20 years and now serve as Medical Director and President; I hope you'll join in our commitment to preserving access to - [Ask Leyla: Is olive oil safe for high-temperature cooking?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-is-olive-oil-safe-for-high-temperature-cooking/) - Q: I often see recipes using extra virgin olive oil with oven temperatures of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Doesn’t that produce harmful free radicals? What cooking oils do you recommend when cooking or baking at high temperatures? A: Vegetable oils that have a high smoke point, like grapeseed oil, are often recommended by chefs for - [The new dawn of mRNA technology](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-new-dawn-of-mrna-technology/) - As I continue my travels, I am lending this space once again to my friends at the Alliance for Natural Health for an important message about the future of vaccine technology. I've been a board member at ANH for the last 20 years and now serve as Medical Director and President; I hope you'll join in our - [Leyla Weighs In: Practical ways to lower blood pressure](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-practical-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure/) - More and more people are being diagnosed with high blood pressure. The changing guidelines for diagnosing hypertension certainly play a role, but the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes – collectively known as diabesity – and their associated metabolic disturbances (metabolic syndrome) are the core reason. If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to - [May Missives: What you need to know about meals, music, memory, and more!](https://drhoffman.com/article/may-missives-what-you-need-to-know-about-meals-music-memory-and-more/) - Poor food choices drive diabetes pandemic: A new study links poor diet to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide—in 2018 alone. (In my opinion a gross underestimate if you add in the high percentage of new cases of diabetes that remain undiagnosed, as well as innumerable individuals who fall short of the formal requirements for - [Does the advent of new weight loss drugs render natural weight loss measures obsolete?](https://drhoffman.com/article/does-the-advent-of-new-weight-loss-drugs-render-natural-weight-loss-measures-obsolete/) - Finding safe and truly effective weight loss drugs has long been the Holy Grail of Big Pharma. Along with cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other scourges, a panacea for obesity ranks high among its priorities. With over half of Americans exceeding optimal weight, and amid a worldwide trend of surging pounds, a breakthrough would be - [Leyla Weighs In: My go-to weeknight salmon](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-my-go-to-weeknight-salmon/) - I like to make this main course on weeknights because it truly is quick and easy. No muss, no fuss. I take two to four salmon fillets and lay them skin side down in my favorite glass Pyrex casserole dish. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle salt and pepper, chopped fresh dill weed - [When HDL is a foe, not a friend](https://drhoffman.com/article/when-hdl-is-a-foe-not-a-friend/) - HDL is the “good cholesterol”, in contrast to LDL, the “bad cholesterol”. Generally, healthy lifestyle measures like exercise and maintenance of healthy weight via a low-refined carb diet are associated with better HDL numbers. By now I’m familiar with the refrain: “Doc, I know my cholesterol’s high, but so’s my HDL. So I get a - [Fight off aging with fermented wheat germ extract](https://drhoffman.com/article/fight-off-aging-with-fwge/) - Wheat germ is a traditional health food that “don’t get no respect”—á la Rodney Dangerfield—because of current concerns over gluten. A new formulation promises to deliver the documented benefits of wheat germ without the potential for undesirable effects: Metatrol®**, by American BioSciences, Inc. Learn more about the benefits of fermented wheat germ below! –Dr. Ronald - [Will I become superfluous?](https://drhoffman.com/article/will-i-become-superfluous/) - First, a message about Intelligent Medicine: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to "Intelligent Medicine," the radio program that explores the intersection of cutting-edge science and natural medicine. I'm your host, and together, we will embark on an enlightening journey into the world of intelligent healing. In today's era of advanced technology and medical breakthroughs, it is - [About that smoke...](https://drhoffman.com/article/about-that-smoke/) - Recently, I read Hugh Howey’s epic science fiction trilogy “Silo”. So I was delighted to see it adapted as an Apple TV series, and began watching episodes. It’s about a futuristic society that has sheltered underground for centuries in a huge silo after an unspecified calamity renders the surface uninhabitable. Exiling the occasional law-breaker through the - [Leyla Weighs In: Is atrial fibrillation a lifestyle-related condition?](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-is-atrial-fibrillation-a-lifestyle-related-condition/) - We are seeing more and more cases of A-fib and the medical management that such a diagnosis requires. But in an article in Medscape, Dr. John Mandrola writes that his approach to treating patients with atrial fibrillation has changed “completely and fundamentally” [Atrial Fibrillation Care: Put the Catheter (and Rx Pad) Down]. He describes this - [What are the candidates saying about natural health?](https://drhoffman.com/article/what-are-the-candidates-saying-about-natural-health/) - Electoral politics are a frustrating game, particularly when it comes to advancing our goals of freedom of choice in health care and prioritizing natural solutions to our enormous health care challenges. With an ever-expanding roster of candidates for nomination, it’s clear that many don’t have a realistic chance. Nevertheless, a presidential run offers contestants an - [Ask Leyla: What are your guidelines for going off PPIs?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-what-are-your-guidelines-for-stopping-nexium/) - Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with Nexium for years. Her new doctor would like her to go off Nexium. I’ve heard you talk about how difficult that can be. What are your guidelines for going off Nexium? And how long does it take for the rebound - [7 ways to minimize the harms of cooking oils](https://drhoffman.com/article/are-cooking-oils-really-that-bad-for-you/) - We’ve long been propagandized about the imperative to switch from saturated fat to plant-derived oils. I’ve pushed back on that shaky proposition in an article entitled “The Weak Case Against Saturated Fats”. But just as the old shibboleth about animal fat is being debunked, a new dogma is emerging: That vegetable oils are the most pernicious feature of Western diets, - [Ask Leyla: What's your take on popular meat substitutes?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-whats-your-take-on-popular-meat-substitutes/) - Q: What is your take on meat substitutes that have become popular lately, like Beyond Beef or Impossible Burger? Are the ingredients above board? A: Food science, with its creation of flavors and macronutrient substitutions, is a fascinating field. I recall my undergrad food science lab days where we experimented replacing the fats in cookies—typically - [24 ways we should fundamentally transform our healthcare system](https://drhoffman.com/article/24-ways-we-should-fundamentally-transform-our-healthcare-system/) - It's time to fundamentally transform our healthcare system. The fact is, we spend way more per capita on healthcare than any other country in the world, and our health outcomes rank behind those of many poorer countries; virtually everyone agrees that the status quo can't remain without the prospect of an unsustainable disease burden and - [Ask Leyla: More on lifestyle changes to prevent atrial fibrillation](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-more-on-atrial-fibrillation/) - Q: I read your article on atrial fibrillation (AF) and was intrigued by the emphasis on the importance of lifestyle changes for prevention of the condition. Can you elaborate? A: What I find striking about AF is its recent prevalence. That might be explained by the rise in the retirement rate as more and more Baby Boomers retire - [Why is our kale contaminated with PFAS when the FDA told us our produce was safe?](https://drhoffman.com/article/why-is-our-kale-contaminated-with-pfas-when-the-fda-told-us-our-produce-was-safe/) - This week, I'm sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to support our efforts to ban PFAS! You can learn more by listening to my recent podcast interview with ANH Executive Director Rob Verkerk, and by watching a video - [The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part one)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-18-most-common-nutritional-deficiencies-in-the-u-s-part-one/) - You’ve heard the old saw: “Most people don’t need to take supplements if they’re following a healthy, balanced diet.” That’s a big “if”, especially since surveys—even those commissioned by government health agencies—admit that a significant percentage of Americans are not consuming adequate amounts of certain key nutrients. Here are some of the most critical: 1) - [Spotlight on an extraordinary carotenoid: Astaxanthin](https://drhoffman.com/article/spotlight-on-an-extraordinary-carotenoid-astaxanthin/) - Astaxanthin has been on my radar screen for some time now. I’ve come to realize that, not only is it safe, but humans may benefit from more than they get merely from a seafood diet. Read this authoritative scientific review from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance® to find out why astaxanthin may deserve a - [Leyla Weighs In: Causes of adult acne](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-causes-of-acne/) - Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but also for adults who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics which will eventually cause imbalances in the ecosystem of the gut, or dangerous drugs such - [The 18 most common nutritional deficiencies in the U.S (part two)](https://drhoffman.com/article/the-18-most-common-nutritional-deficiencies-in-the-u-s-part-two/) - Last week, I shared the first nine in my list of the most common nutritional deficiencies that plague Americans. Now I’m rounding up the last nine, in an effort to keep you informed and on the lookout for potential gaps in your own nutrition. Without further ado: 10) Choline: It’s estimated that more than 90% of Americans are not - [Ask Leyla: Help! I've hit a weight loss plateau!](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-help-ive-hit-a-weight-loss-plateau/) - Q: I’ve been following the low carb diet religiously, and it worked – at first. But now I’ve stopped losing weight. What could be causing this weight loss plateau? A: There are many reasons for hitting a plateau while losing weight. Here are some reasons your weight loss may have stalled on your low carb diet. - [What’s the best test to determine your risk of heart disease?](https://drhoffman.com/article/whats-the-best-test-to-determine-your-risk-of-heart-disease/) - These days, I’m seeing a lot of patients who are concerned about their hearts. 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Learn - [Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?](https://drhoffman.com/article/ask-leyla-why-does-my-husband-fall-asleep-after-meals/) - Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. Was it a big meal? Sometimes the sheer caloric load of a meal can weigh us down. - [Leyla Weighs In: Want to eat less? Sleep better!](https://drhoffman.com/article/leyla-weighs-in-want-to-eat-less-sleep-better/) - Are you snacking much? More than usual? It may have to do with how much sleep you’re getting—or not getting which is more to the point. We know that not meeting sleep recommendations contributes to poorer health and increased risk of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. 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Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/whats-behind-the-health-gap-between-men-and-women-part-1/) - [What's behind the health gap between men and women? 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[The Extraordinary Brain and Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-extraordinary-brain-and-cardiovascular-benefits-of-cocoa-flavanols-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 2: Too Many Supplements?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-16-part-2-too-many-supplements/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 16, Part 1: Post-Partum Depression](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-16-part-1-post-partum-depression/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: TDAP Vaccine](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-tdap-vaccine/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Peanut Allergies](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-peanut-allergies/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Olive Oil](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-olive-oil/) - [Saving the Art of Medicine with Dr. Allen Sussman, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/saving-the-art-of-medicine-with-dr-allen-sussman-part-2/) - [Saving the Art of Medicine with Dr. Allen Sussman, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/saving-the-art-of-medicine-with-dr-allen-sussman-part-1/) - [Healing Your Digestion with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/healing-your-digestion-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-part-2/) - [Healing Your Digestion with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/healing-your-digestion-with-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 9, Part 2: Why Eating Red Meat and Dairy Could Prevent Cancer](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-9-part-2-why-eating-red-meat-and-dairy-could-prevent-cancer/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 9, Part 1: Dietary Sodium](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-9-part-1-dietary-sodium/) - [The Best-Researched Nutrients for Supporting Brain Healing and Cognitive Function, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-best-researched-nutrients-for-supporting-brain-healing-and-cognitive-function-part-2/) - [The Best-Researched Nutrients for Supporting Brain Healing and Cognitive Function, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-best-researched-nutrients-for-supporting-brain-healing-and-cognitive-function-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Deer Antler for Increasing HGH?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-deer-antler-for-increasing-hgh/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Misleading Vegan Diet Twin Study](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-the-misleading-vegan-diet-twin-study/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Holiday Season Weight Gain](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-holiday-season-weight-gain/) - [Preventing Medication Related Errors with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/preventing-medication-related-errors-with-dr-hedva-barenholtz-levy-part-2/) - [Preventing Medication Related Errors with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/preventing-medication-related-errors-with-dr-hedva-barenholtz-levy-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 2, Part 2: Do SSRI anti-depressants cause dementia?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-2-part-2-do-ssri-anti-depressants-cause-dementia/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 2, Part 1: Cataract Surgery](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-december-2-part-1-cataract-surgery/) - [Forestalling Cognitive Decline with Dr. Richard Restak, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/forestalling-cognitive-decline-with-dr-richard-restak-part-2/) - [Forestalling Cognitive Decline with Dr. Richard Restak, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/forestalling-cognitive-decline-with-dr-richard-restak-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Menstrual Cramps](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-menstrual-cramps/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Thanksgiving and Overindulgence](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-thanksgiving-and-overindulgence/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Your Supplement Questions](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-your-supplement-questions/) - [Non Surgical Solutions for Common Orthopedic Problems, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/non-surgical-solutions-for-common-orthopedic-problems-part-1/) - [Non Surgical Solutions for Common Orthopedic Problems, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/non-surgical-solutions-for-common-orthopedic-problems-part-2/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio For November 25, Part 2: Robert DeNiro Fathers Child at 79](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-20-part-2-robert-deniro-fathers-child-at-79/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 25, Part 1: Will I Be Replaced Soon by ChatGPT?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-20-part-1-will-i-be-replaced-soon-by-chatgpt/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Stem Cell Injections](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-stem-cell-injections/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman's Least Favorite Things](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-dr-hoffmans-least-favorite-things/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 18, Part 2: Italy Bans Lab-Grown Meat](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-november-18-part-2-italy-bans-lab-grown-meat/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 18, Part 1: Hidden Food Allergies](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-november-18-part-1-hidden-food-allergies/) - [ENCORE: Leyla Weighs In: Nutrition and Mental Health](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-nutrition-and-mental-health-2/) - [ENCORE: Why We Age and How to Stop It, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/why-we-age-and-how-to-stop-it-part-2/) - [ENCORE: Why We Age and How to Stop It, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/why-we-age-and-how-to-stop-it-part-1/) - [ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/encore-how-to-prevent-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease-part-2-2/) - [ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/encore-how-to-prevent-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease-part-1-2/) - [ENCORE: Big Chicken, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/big-chicken-part-2/) - [ENCORE: Big Chicken, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/big-chicken-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Gout](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-atrial-fibrillation-and-chronic-gout/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Oxalates](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-oxalates/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Ozempic and Wegovy](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-ozempic-and-wegovy/) - [Transformational Hygiene Solutions with Nathan Jones](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/transformational-hygiene-solutions-with-nathan-jones/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 11, Part 2: Collapsed Bladder](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-november-11-part-2-collapsed-bladder/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for November 11, Part 1: Promise for Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurodegeneration](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-november-11-part-1-promise-for-traumatic-brain-injury-neurodegeneration/) - 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[SPECIAL ENCORE: Solutions for Lagging Sexual Performance, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/solutions-for-lagging-sexual-performance-part-1/) - [SPECIAL ENCORE: Solutions for Lagging Sexual Performance, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/solutions-for-lagging-sexual-performance-part-2/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: "Layering Sludge" in the Gallbladder](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-layering-sludge-in-the-gallbladder/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Nitric Oxide](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-nitric-oxide/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Omega-7](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-omega-7/) - [A Comprehensive Primer on the Immune System, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/a-comprehensive-primer-on-the-immune-system-part-2/) - [A Comprehensive Primer on the Immune System, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/a-comprehensive-primer-on-the-immune-system-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 3, Part 2: Lowering an Elevated PSA](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-3-part-2-lowering-an-elevated-psa/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for June 3, Part 1: Cold is the New Health Hack](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-june-3-part-1-cold-is-the-new-health-hack/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Low Dose Aspirin](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-low-dose-aspirin/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dry & Splitting Nails](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-dry-splitting-nails/) - [ENCORE: The Case for Beef, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-case-for-beef-part-2/) - [ENCORE: The Case for Beef, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-case-for-beef-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 27, Part 2: How Stress Can Inflame the Gut](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-27-part-2-how-stress-can-inflame-the-gut/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 27, Part 1: Long Covid](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-may-27-part-1-long-covid/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Regenerative Gardening](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-regenerative-gardening/) - 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Multivitamins](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-targeted-supplements-v-multivitamins/) - [ENCORE: The Twists and Turns of Humans' Evolutionary Path, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-twists-and-turns-of-humans-evolutionary-path-part-2/) - [ENCORE: The Twists and Turns of Humans' Evolutionary Path, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-twists-and-turns-of-humans-evolutionary-path-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 1, Part 1: Tattoo Hazards](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-1-part-1-tattoo-hazards/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 13, Part 2: Weight Loss Drugs](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-28-part-2-weight-loss-drugs/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 13, Part 1: Questionable Pharma Practices](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-30-part-1-questionable-pharma-practices/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for May 6, Part 2: Carcinogenic Nitrites in Processed Meat](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-21-part-2-carcinogenic-nitrites-in-processed-meat/) - 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[Leyla Weighs In: Cultured, 3-D Printed Steak?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-cultured-3-d-printed-steak/) - [ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/all-those-chemical-additives-in-your-over-the-counter-medications-part-2/) - [ENCORE: All Those Chemical Additives in Your Over-the-Counter Medications, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/all-those-chemical-additives-in-your-over-the-counter-medications-part-1/) - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-pulsed-electromagnetic-field-therapy/) - [ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Best Exercise and Treatment for Osteoporosis](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-the-best-exercise-and-treatment-for-osteoporosis/) - [ENCORE: Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/natural-solutions-for-seasonal-allergies-part-2/) - [ENCORE: Natural Solutions for Seasonal Allergies, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/natural-solutions-for-seasonal-allergies-part-1/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Cultured Meat](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-cultured-meat/) - [ENCORE: How to Create a Kitchen Pharmacy, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-kitchen-pharmacy-part-2/) - [ENCORE: How to Create a Kitchen Pharmacy, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-kitchen-pharmacy-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Damar Hamlin Cleared to Play](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-damar-hamlin-cleared-to-play/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Krill Oil v. Fish Oil](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-krill-oil-v-fish-oil/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 22, Part 2: Male Contraceptive Pill](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-22-part-2-male-contraceptive-pill/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 22, Part 1: Celebrity Diseases of the Week](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-22-part-1-celebrity-diseases-of-the-week/) - [Daily CBD for Sleep, Soreness and Stress Support, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/daily-cbd-for-sleep-soreness-and-stress-support-part-2/) - [Daily CBD for Sleep, Soreness and Stress Support, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/daily-cbd-for-sleep-soreness-and-stress-support-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Vaginal Atrophy](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-vaginal-atrophy/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Ozempic](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-ozempic/) - [How Your Gut Effects the Aging Process, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-your-gut-effects-the-aging-process-part-2/) - [How Your Gut Effects the Aging Process, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-your-gut-effects-the-aging-process-part-1/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Your Uric Acid Levels](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-your-uric-acid-levels/) - [Addressing a Universal Concern: Energy & Fatigue, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/addressing-a-universal-concern-energy-fatigue-part-2/) - [Addressing a Universal Concern: Energy & Fatigue, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/addressing-a-universal-concern-energy-fatigue-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Glaucoma vs. Cataracts](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-glaucoma-vs-cataracts/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: The Numerous Benefits of Almonds](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-the-numerous-benefits-of-almonds/) - [Medical Nutrition, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/medical-nutrition-part-2/) - [Medical Nutrition, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/medical-nutrition-part-1/) - [How to Reap the Cognitive Benefits of Exercise, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-reap-the-cognitive-benefits-of-exercise-part-2/) - [How to Reap the Cognitive Benefits of Exercise, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-reap-the-cognitive-benefits-of-exercise-part-1/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 8, Part 2: The Key to Shedding Pounds](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-8-part-2-the-key-to-shedding-pounds/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 8, Part 1: Fish Oil v. Cognitive Decline](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-8-part-1-fish-oil-v-cognitive-decline/) - [Leyla Weighs In: The Relationship Between Your Brain, Gut and Skin](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-the-relationship-between-your-brain-gut-and-skin/) - [ENCORE: In the Grips of “Twin Pandemics,” Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/in-the-grips-of-twin-pandemics-part-2/) - [ENCORE: In the Grips of “Twin Pandemics,” Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/in-the-grips-of-twin-pandemics-part-1/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: An Easy Recipe for Nut Milk](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-an-easy-recipe-for-nut-milk/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sleep Strategy](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-sleep-strategy/) - [Intelligent Medicine Radio for April 1, Part 2: Keto Matzoh Balls?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-april-1-part-2-keto-matzoh-balls/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Standardized vs. Integrative & Functional Medical Care](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-standardized-vs-integrative-functional-medical-care/) - [ENCORE: The Top Nine Food Allergy Foods, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-top-nine-food-allergy-foods-part-1/) - [ENCORE: The Top Nine Food Allergy Foods, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-top-nine-food-allergy-foods-part-2/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Lithium for brain health?](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-2-lithium-for-brain-health/) - [Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Save Our Supplements!](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/qa-with-leyla-part-1-save-our-supplements/) - [ENCORE: The Crucial Role of the Microbiome in Immunity, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-crucial-role-of-the-microbiome-in-immunity-part-2/) - [ENCORE: The Crucial Role of the Microbiome in Immunity, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-crucial-role-of-the-microbiome-in-immunity-part-1/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Migraines](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-migraines/) - [ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-nine-hallmarks-of-aging-part-2/) - [ENCORE: The Nine Hallmarks of Aging, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/the-nine-hallmarks-of-aging-part-1/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 2: Breakthrough Obesity Drugs](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-7-part-2-breakthrough-obesity-drugs/) - [ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 25, Part 1: Damar Hamlin](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/intelligent-medicine-radio-for-january-7-part-1-damar-hamlin/) - [ENCORE: How to Break the Anxiety Habit, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-break-the-anxiety-habit-part-2/) - [ENCORE: How to Break the Anxiety Habit, Part 1](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/how-to-break-the-anxiety-habit-part-1/) - [Leyla Weighs In: Overactive Bladder](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/leyla-weighs-in-overactive-bladder/) - [ENCORE: Cutting Through the Complexity and Controversy Surrounding Low-Carb and Keto Dieting, Part 2](https://drhoffman.com/podcast/cutting-through-the-complexity-and-controversy-surrounding-low-carb-and-keto-dieting-part-2/) - 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