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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…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies Paleo Diet
By Alan
August 24 Microbiome dysbiosis predisposes to colorectal cancer but a population-based study of oral antibiotic exposure and risk patterns is lacking Gut. 2019 Aug 19. pii: gutjnl-2019-318593 Scientists develop blood test that predicts whether you’ll die in next 10 years www.mirror.co.uk…read more
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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…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Multiple Sclerosis Neurological Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Pediatric Health
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:…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
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…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health
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)…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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…read more
Categories:Aging Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
By Alan
July 27 Effects of 6-month vitamin D supplementation on insulting sensitivity and secretion: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial European Journal of Endocrinology, Pages: 287-299, Volume 181: Issue 3 Allergan recalls breast implants after FDA cites lymphoma link By Peter Loftus, WSJ,…read more
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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…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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…read more
Categories:Men’s Health
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that…
How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How…
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
Turning the Tide on Overmedication: Dr. Mark Horowitz’s Approach to Deprescribing, Part 1
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