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This week, Fox News published a startling report titled, “Maple syrup isn’t just delicious, it could also cure Alzheimer’s disease.” How exciting! All of the talk about the dangers of sugar go right out the window now, and…read more
Categories:Alzheimer’s
I’m about to embark on a discussion of one the most controversial topics I’ve ever touched upon. Is it Donald Trump’s candidacy? Same-sex marriage? Gun control? No, none of the above. It’s whether certain foods can be goitrogens,…read more
This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I’m tremendously excited about this new, innovative natural approach to blood pressure optimization. Yes, diet, exercise, stress reduction and supplements are keys to blood pressure control, but this easy-to-use device…read more
Categories:Hypertension
Do you have allergies? Sneezing, wheezing, burning eyes, or flushing, itchy skin with hives? Do certain foods trigger stomach cramps or diarrhea? Or do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, bouts of nausea, severe menstrual cramps, or…read more
Categories:Allergy Digestive Health Food Sensitivity General Nutrition
The sodium controversy is ongoing, with proponents of lower-sodium recommendations asserting, along with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that it be restricted to less than 2,300 mg per day (a teaspoon) and no more than 1,500 mg…read more
Categories:Hypertension
We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest…read more
Q: I’ve been experiencing occasional bouts of constipation. What could be causing them, and how can I find relief? Ideally, I’d like to know of any changes I could make that would help treat the root of the problem, rather…read more
Beware what you put into your body. It might harm you in its new disguise. Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill…read more
Categories:Lung Health
OK, so you’re going to take the plunge. Captivated by articles extolling the benefits of the Paleo Diet—or perhaps inspired by my accounts of my test-drive of the Whole30—you’re going to give Paleo a whirl. You’re likely to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Paleo Diet
Indeed, portion size, that is. Did you know a New York bagel was about the size of a hockey puck back in the 1970s? Today, it’s equivalent to four or five slices of bread. And if you hollow…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Obesity
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…
I’m a veteran of the Diet Wars. Back in the 80s, when the ultra-low-carb Atkins…
Q: I’ve read that twenty minutes of sun exposure will give us 10,000 to 20,000 IV…
I couldn’t resist. Rather than leave these candidates for “Breakthrough treatments that we don’t really need” on…
Leyla Weighs In: Decoding Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
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