Prescription Drugs

ENCORE: Balancing Drug Risks and Benefits, Part 2
December 14, 2017
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Suzanne Robotti, founder of Medshadow.org. Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 1
July 20, 2017
Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2

Do smart phones make us dumb? Does smelling food make us fat? Why are there no actual veggies in Hain “Veggie Straws? Does sugar consumption by expectant moms produce allergic kids? Is your doctor prescribing that expensive drug because of a lobster dinner? Repeated steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis thin cartilage, may hasten progression to knee replacement; Yet another super cholesterol drug crashes and burns; Can you still rely on your Epi-pen past its expiration date? Click HERE for part 1.

The Dangers of Excessive Medication, Part 1
April 27, 2017
Polypharmacy--the prescribing of multiple medications simultaneously--is a big problem, especially among seniors. Surveys reveal that the average 65+ individual takes 14 prescription medications per year! It's not uncommon to see elderly patients taking 6 or 7 drugs daily. Su Robotti, founder of the Medshadow Foundation (www.medshadow.org), highlights the dangers of excessive medication. What three drug categories cause 60% of the serious complications among seniors? How is it that pharmaceutical meds are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.? Of particular concern is the indiscriminate prescribing of opiates for ordinary back pain, a condition that affects 70% of older adults. What are the alternatives? Click HERE for part 2.

The Dangers of Excessive Medication, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Su Robotti, founder of the Medshadow Foundation (www.medshadow.org). Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In
September 16, 2016
In a continuation of "Leyla Weighs In" from last week, Hoffman Center Nutritionist Leyla Muedin talks about whether your prescription medications are depleting your nutritional status.

Leyla Weighs In
September 9, 2016
Are your prescription medications depleting your nutritional status?