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Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcast episodes of 2024
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
‘Tis the season! As the pace of work and school slows and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes, and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and…read more
Categories:Cancer Diabetes Environmental Health General Nutrition Medications Mental and Emotional Health Natural Health Care Supplements
Ask Leyla: Why does my blood sugar vary after eating the same food?
Q: I’ve been using a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) and notice my readings differ from day to day eating the same food or food item (for example, a sweet potato). Some days my blood sugar reading after…read more
Categories:Diabetes General Nutrition
’Tis the sneezon to “supercharge” your immune system
| By Rick Jahnke
I’ve long been a fan of the active ingredient of ImmPower—AHCC. I take it daily to support my immune system, and I’ve frequently prescribed it to patients with immune challenges. Now American Biosciences has teamed AHCC with…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
What to make of Trump’s other health picks (part two)
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
For the last two issues, I’ve been sharing my thoughts on the latest picks for the next administration’s key health leadership positions. This week, I’m finishing my review with a few more notable names. Without further ado……read more
Categories:FDA General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Can eating a lot of spicy foods cause ulcers?
Q: My family loves spicy foods. The hotter the better. Hummus has to be jalapeno style, etc. We enjoy the spices of Indian cuisine as well. Is this okay or are we setting ourselves up for ulcers…read more
Categories:Digestive Health General Nutrition
What to make of Trump’s other health picks (part one)
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In last week’s newsletter I commented on the nomination of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. This week and next, I’ll take a look at some of the rest of Trump’s nominees to…read more
Categories:Healthcare
Ask Leyla: Are GLP-1 agonist drugs safe?
Q: Short of bariatric surgery, my doctor has recommended I start taking a semaglutide medication (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus). Are these safe? A: Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It helps control appetite by delaying gastric emptying,…read more
Categories:Medications Nutrition and Weight Obesity
How to think about RFK Jr.’s nomination to head HHS
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The election is over, and some are disappointed and others exhilarated. Here on Intelligent Medicine, I never push a political agenda that might alienate many of my followers. Our community’s common denominator is that we support an…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Ask Leyla: Frequently asked questions about supplements
Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many who are prescribed supplements have questions about their use and benefits. This week, I’ve tried to tackle some of the most commonly asked…read more
Categories:General Medicine Supplements
Ask Leyla: Can I get enough protein from plant-based sources?
Q: My dietitian tells me that as long as I’m eating a broad range of plant protein, I’m getting the requisite essential amino acids making animal protein unnecessary. But will I get enough protein every day eating…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Daily immune health: Beyond seasonal boosts
| By Jen Scheinman, MS RDN CDN
As I revealed in a recent article, Mitopure® has become an indispensable additive to my post-workout recovery drink. Its ingredient, urolithin A, is now the object of intense interest by researchers for its potential to enhance mitochondrial…read more
Categories:Immunity Sponsored Supplements
Happy living through health
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
Check out these innovative formulas from our friends at CV Sciences—they’re not just about CBD! I learned a thing or two about unique ingredients that address everyday complaints—it’s well worth a read. As always, my audience can…read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored Stress Supplements
ANH launches petition to curb Big Tech censorship
| By Alliance for Natural Health
This week, I’m sharing an important message from the Alliance for Natural Health, for which I serve as President of the Board of Directors and Medical Director. I urge you to sign our petition and support our FreeSpeech4Health campaign….read more
more articlesCategories:General Medicine
by Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
How to Talk with Your Doctor is a book for patients and doctors alike. It arms patients with the tools and knowledge they need to communicate better with physicians about using the best high-tech and alternative treatments. At the same time, it helps doctors balance their skepticism of complementary and alternative approaches with open-mindedness.
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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…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans—the DGAs—are due for an update to set goals for 2025-2030.…
Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Federally Qualified Health Centers: This is an alarming review…
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