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I recently returned from a two-week tour of Scotland. It was truly a remarkable trip to a beautiful country with a rich history. I’d like to share some medical perspectives gleaned from my trip. Scotland is cold. Not in the…read more
Categories:General Medicine
At this point in time, and in science, we know that low-fat diets aren’t helpful. Indeed, they’re harmful. The Dietary Guidelines which encourage the substitution of fats with carbohydrates have caused our rampant epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes….read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s General Nutrition Ketogenic Diet Nutrition and Weight
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. —Dr. Hoffman We’re…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Q: I’m a 70-year-old man and I eat well and exercise. I’m curious about protein supplements. I drink a protein mix about an hour before I work out. Is it better to use whey powder or a plant-based powder as…read more
Categories:Exercise
Back by popular demand: the third installment in my series “Breakthrough” treatments that we don’t really need. I tried to contain myself to just two newsletter articles, Part 1 and Part 2, but there were too many instances to relegate to the cutting room…read more
Categories:General Medicine
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 there a prospect…read more
Categories:Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
“April is the cruelest month . . .” T. S. Eliot, The Wasteland After a winter of hard exertions, with active vacations and regular workouts at home, my body hit the skids. It happens to me sometimes as the seasons change….read more
Categories:Allergy
Q: I’ve heard about studies that indicate eating your foods in a certain order can impact blood sugar. For example, vegetables first, then fats/proteins, and then starchy carbs to avoid glucose spikes. I’ve also read that drinking a glass of…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
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 dogs. They’re not…read more
Categories:Pet Health Sponsored
In my article two weeks ago, I shared some recent “breakthrough” treatments that give me pause. These headline-making treatments promise relief from one malady or another, often at high expense or with an array of harrowing side effects. Some have shown…read more
Categories:Atherosclerosis Cancer General Medicine Heart Health Medications
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…
Lately there’s been a lot of buzz about protein. Protein bars are all the rage.…
Q: One of the weight loss systems advertised on radio claims that you have to balance…
In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up…
Intelligent Medicine Radio for July 27, Part 1: “Blue Zones”
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