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The annals of medical history are littered with examples of serious medical blunders: Leeches, blood-letting, mercury for syphilis, X-rays for acne, radical mastectomies, thalidomide . . . I could go on and on. Medicine is changing so rapidly that it’s…read more
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s PillAdvised. Do you always sleep well or are you sleep deprived? A researcher from Baylor University discovered from his study on 50 years of sleep research that sound sleep in young and middle-aged…read more
Hey, food industry—here are some free GMO ideas: pre-salted peanuts; fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark blueberries, hickory-flavored peas, oregano-infused tomatoes . . . You get the idea. Frivolous things we don’t need. But Canadian biotech company Okanagan has just garnered approval for a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
In many patients, it takes more than a healthy diet to win the battle of the bulge. At the Hoffman Center, we typically are a last resort for patients who have tried and failed many popular diet programs from Jenny Craig to…read more
Categories:Diabetes Digestive Health Endocrinology Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Nutrition and Weight Obesity
In the run-up to Valentine’s Day, you may see a lot of “listicle” articles like “Top Ten Aphrodisiac Foods” or “Eight Foods That Can Super-Charge Your Sex Life.” In the spirit of Intelligent Medicine, let’s perform a reality check on…read more
Dear Dr. Hoffman: For years I felt great on natural Armour Thyroid. Then my insurance plan changed and I had to go see a new endocrinologist. She told me that Armour Thyroid was old-fashioned and dangerous, and switched me to…read more
Categories:Endocrinology Skin and Hair Supplements
A few years ago I saw a movie from 1980 starring the late Dom DeLuise called “Fatso.” My eyes widened when I realized that his “Fatso” character resembled most of the people I saw every day on the subway and…read more
Categories:Exercise Nutrition and Weight Obesity
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s website, PillAdvised. Are you an ethnic Asian, Hispanic, or black female? If yes, a healthy diet could cut your risk of type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet has been associated with a lower…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition Women’s Health
These days, it’s not often that breakthrough nutritional products arrive on the market—sometimes it seems like everything worth inventing has already been devised! Where are new nutrients that are the modern equivalents of blockbusters like EGCG, Ubiquinol, and alpha lipoic…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crohn's Disease Digestive Health Heart Disease Heart Health Mental and Emotional Health Multiple Sclerosis Neurological Health Skin and Hair Supplements
This article originally appeared on Vitality 101 with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. In the first installment of my “Ten-Point Tune-Up” series (a ten-step method to energize every system and organ in your body) I discussed the importance of getting a good…read more
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…
Exploring the Healing Power of Herbs with Dr. Bill Rawls, Part 2
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