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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…read more
Categories:Hypertension
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…read more
Categories:Allergy Digestive Health Food Sensitivity General Nutrition
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…read more
Categories:Hypertension
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…read more
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…read more
Categories:Lung Health
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…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Paleo Diet
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,…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
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…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Supplements
With the cold and flu season peaking, I thought it might be a good time to review natural ways of supporting our immune systems. (Listen to my recent Clinical Focus podcast on the subject of Immune Support, as well as a…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
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….read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
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…
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
Q: Is drinking liquids with meals bad for digestion? I routinely have a pint of…
“Dr. Hoffman, do you still eat peanuts?” That was a listener question recently on my…
Unraveling Magnesium’s Vital Role in Your Health with Patrick Sullivan, Part 1
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