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Those of you who order supplements through our Hoffman Center store may be familiar with Grimaldy Vargas, who does yeoman’s service fielding orders via Internet and phone, conscientiously packing innumerable boxes with products of your choice. This week we celebrate…read more
In a previous article, I discussed how ultra low-fat diets can be dangerous for cardiovascular disease given how they can turn LDL into atherogenic “B pattern” particles. But there’s more to the story, according to Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., in a…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis General Nutrition Heart Disease Heart Health Hypothyroidism Metabolic Syndrome Supplements
Despite widespread usage, the controversy over supplements continues to roil. A recent editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine called for an end to the debate: Supplements are worthless, it declared, “case-closed,” “enough is enough.” As a result, you might…read more
Last weekend, I went to see Fed Up, co-produced by Katic Couric and Laurie David. I got to the megaplex and found it mobbed with crowds for the opening weekend of Godzilla, which was sold out. Tickets for Fed Up…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Exercise General Nutrition Heart Disease Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity
Conventional treatment for acne relies mostly on antibiotics. Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is becoming very prevalent among the bacteria that contribute to acne. Additionally, long-term use of antibiotics permanently alters the intestinal flora, with serious consequences to immunity and metabolism. When…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet Skin and Hair Skin Conditions Supplements
This article originally appeared in MindBodyGreen on April 2, 2014. By now, pretty much everyone is familiar with the classic risk factors for heart disease: smoking, poor diet, Type A personality, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, family history, diabetes, high blood pressure,…read more
This week, I finish up my three-part series, “12 drugs you should never take.” I hope that the previous two installments have enlightened and informed, and that some of you have begun the process of ditching these medications from your…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Nutrition Controversies Obesity Pediatric Health Supplements Women’s Health
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes your cells…read more
Last week, I gave you the first four medications on my list of the “12 drugs you should never take.” If you missed that installment, you can read it here. This week, I continue with the next third of the list….read more
Categories:Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Crohn's Disease General Medicine Infections Multiple Sclerosis Sleep Substance Dependency
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times per week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now! A: Here’s the…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…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Mastering Metabolism and Soothing Digestion
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