![logo](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/logo.gif)
![Plus 1](https://drhoffman.com/wp-content/themes/drhoffman/images/small-logo.gif)
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…read more
Categories:Cancer Natural Health Care Women’s Health
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…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
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…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Skin and Hair Skin Conditions
This article originally appeared on SuperFood Living. It’s been reprinted here for your education and enjoyment. The liver is a vital organ that we can’t live without. Rendezvous with the Liver Facts The liver is the second largest organ in…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Cancer Endocrinology Fatty Liver Hepatitis Liver disease
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…read more
Categories:General Nutrition GMO Heart Health Nutrition and Weight Obesity
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…read more
Categories:GERD Liver disease Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
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…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Cancer Digestive Health Environmental Health General Nutrition Heart Health Infections Men’s Health Neurological Health Obesity Prostate Disorders Supplements Surgery
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…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Heart Disease Inflammation Muscle and Bone Health Stroke and TIAs Supplements
Today more than ever, Americans’ brains have been re-rigged by the food industry’s scientific prowess. Ask yourself if any of this sounds like you: Are you unable to control your appetite? Are you craving foods you never did before? Maybe…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Obesity
By Audrey Clark, Carrington College
One out of every three adults has high blood pressure in the United States. Unfortunately, high blood pressure often goes undetected until serious health issues arise. That’s why high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred to as the…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Heart Health Hypertension
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…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: A Nicotine Vaccine
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!