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Is meat really “pro-inflammatory”?
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
On a recent episode of Intelligent Medicine, I highlighted a study that demonstrated that an anti-inflammatory diet could halt or slow progression of 59 different chronic diseases. We’ve known for a long time that inflammation is a…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: Which matters more—the amount or type of calories you consume?
Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Discover your fountain of youth
| By Kalani Guy
Collagen is a supplement that’s been on my radar screen for quite some time—now research is validating its benefits for skin, hair, joints and gut. While the market is crowded with low-quality collagen formulas, Brightcore leverages the…read more
Categories:Joint Health Skin and Hair Sponsored Supplements
There’s too much plastic!
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
While aboard a dive boat on a recent trip to Turks and Caicos, I made small talk with the father of some teenagers who were getting their scuba certifications. “Lots of delays at the airport,” I ventured….read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Ask Leyla: What’s your take on low-calorie dieting for weight loss?
Q: I lost about 20 pounds counting calories. I didn’t want to gain it back so I now count the calories needed not to gain it back. Now that I want to lose five more pounds, I…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight
14 times I’ve been ahead of the curve
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Looking back over a 40-year career in medicine, I frequently departed from the orthodoxy to embrace therapies and paradigms considered controversial, even downright heretical. I’m proud to say that many have gone mainstream and have become validated…read more
Categories:Allergy Candida Environmental Health Food Sensitivity General Medicine General Nutrition Healthcare Infections Medications Men’s Health Menopause Microbiome Natural Health Care Prostate Disorders Supplements Women’s Health
Ask Leyla: Is my doctor recommending too much calcium?
Q: My doctor advised me to take 1,200 mg of calcium daily for bone health. Is this the correct dose? No other vitamins or minerals were mentioned. A: The recommendation made by many doctors to take that…read more
The brain benefits of omega-3s from cradle to grave
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Recently, a patient shared with me that her doctor had told her to stop taking fish oil supplements: “They’re a waste of money,” he admonished. When it comes to the brain, that’s dead wrong. A pioneering study…read more
Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation 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
10 factors that undermine our balance as we age
| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
There’s a maxim I recall from my hospital training in the 80s: “GOMERs go to ground.” It was one of the sardonic 10 Commandments from Samuel Shem’s (real name Samuel Bergman, MD) “The House of God”. The 1978 book…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Neurological Health
Ask Leyla: Bariatric surgery side effects
Q: My daughter had gastric bypass surgery five years ago. She now suffers from gastric reflux and she believes she will have to keep taking proton-pump inhibitors for life. What could she use for an alternative? A:…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
Supporting your digestion with dietary supplements
| By Celine Torres-Moon
There’s more to GI health than whether or not to take an acid-blocker. All too frequently drugs are the answer to bothersome digestive problems. Fortunately, there are a wealth of gentler, safer natural alternatives. Learn about them…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Unleash your longevity potential with Urolithin A
| By Jen Scheinman, MS RDN CDN
I discovered MitoPure® a couple of years ago, after a series of scientific articles about Urolithin A prompted my interest. I’ve been taking it faithfully as part of a suite of nutrients for mitochondrial support and believe…read more
Categories:Aging Muscle and Bone Health Skin and Hair Sponsored 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
Categories:General Medicine
Nourishing your brain with botanicals and magnesium
| By Celine Torres-Moon
We’re living longer, but cognitive decline threatens to rob us of quality of life in our senior years; moreover, a competitive marketplace increasingly challenges working people’s ability to keep up with job demands requiring precision skills. Is…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
Enjoy happier, healthier pets with daily CBD
| By Jeffrey Stamberger
I don’t usually recommend pet products, but animals suffer the same health challenges as humans. I’m so convinced of the safety and benefits of CBD that I’m solidly behind CV Sciences’ new pet offerings—PlusCBD Pet Chews for…read more
Categories:Pet Health Sponsored
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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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…
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We’re doing ourselves in. By every metric, the U.S. is spending far more per capita…
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Q: I’ve eliminated my food allergy foods for a period of six months on the…
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A recent TV ad for a new expensive osteoporosis drug, Evenity®, seeks to create the…
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