![logo](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/logo.gif)
![Plus 1](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/small-logo.gif)
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?…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
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…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
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…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
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…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis
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…read more
Categories:Supplements
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…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair
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…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
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…read more
Categories:Aging Supplements
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…read more
Categories:Probiotics
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…read more
Categories:Immunity Probiotics Sponsored Supplements
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…
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Anti-Aging Supplements
Our virtual voicemail is open 24/7, so there's no need to wait to submit your questions for Dr. Hoffman. Leave a message, and you may hear your question featured on the Intelligent Medicine radio program!