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The brain benefits of omega-3s from cradle to grave
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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…read more
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…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation Supplements
Happy living through health
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
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. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
10 factors that undermine our balance as we age
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
There’s a maxim I recall from my hospital training in the 80s: “GOMERs go to ground.” It was one of the sardonic 10 Commandments from Samuel Shem’s (real name Samuel Bergman, MD) “The House of God”. The 1978 book…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Neurological Health
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:…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Bad policies are making Americans obese and diabetic
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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…read more
Categories:Diabetes
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…read more
Categories:Food Sensitivity
We need better tests for osteoporosis
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health
How can I encourage someone to live a healthier lifestyle?
Q: How do you advise a 70-year-old to start a healthier life when they have horrible eating habits and don’t move around much? A: The simple answer? You don’t advise them to do anything. Unless of course,…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition
Supporting your digestion with dietary supplements
| By Celine Torres-Moon
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…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Unleash your longevity potential with Urolithin A
| By Jen Scheinman, MS RDN CDN
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…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship
| By Alliance for Natural Health
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….read more
Categories:General Medicine
Nourishing your brain with botanicals and magnesium
| By Celine Torres-Moon
We’re living longer, but cognitive decline threatens to rob us of quality of life in our senior years; moreover, a competitive marketplace increasingly challenges working people’s ability to keep up with job demands requiring precision skills. Is…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
Enjoy happier, healthier pets with daily CBD
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
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…read more
Categories:Pet Health Sponsored
5 Questions to ask when looking for a magnesium supplement
| By Natalie Ochoa
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…read more
Categories:Sponsored Supplements
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that…
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How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How…
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The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
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