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We hear a lot about immunity these days. There’s a modern epidemic of immune disorders. But what is immunity really all about? It’s more than just an on/off switch. The body’s immune system is a complex network of…read more
Categories:Immunity
Mastic gum is a resinous extract from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, indigenous to the Mediterranean islands. Historically, mastic gum has had many commercial uses, dating as far back as the Greek Empire where it was used as a…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Supplements
In the 1960’s, successful British surgeon Denis Burkitt traveled to Uganda to undertake a medical mission among the African native population. There, he characterized a rare form of cancer, eventually to be named “Burkitt’s lymphoma.” But Burkitt is…read more
Categories:Diverticulitis
Baby boomers use a lot of antacids to deal with many different types of GI problems. The old-fashioned Rolaids commercials with the “drip-drip-drip” and the claim that it “consumes forty times its weight in excess stomach acid” is…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Nutrition and Weight
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers are sores found in the lining of your stomach or of your duodenum, the upper portion of your small intestine. Duodenal ulcers…read more
Categories:Digestive Health
What is xylitol? Xylitol is the reduced polyol form of wood sugar xylose. It is found in many fruits and vegetables and our bodies make about 10grams of it everyday. Xylitol is as sweet as sugar, two-thirds the…read more
Categories:Ear, Nose and Throat Immunity Supplements
Dr. Hoffman believes that in many cases, while judicious use of drugs sometimes is needed to control symptoms, nutrition, diet change, supplementation and, where appropriate, use of bioidentical hormones are essential to full resolution of health problems. What…read more
Categories:Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome Supplements
by Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman M.D, CNS The following list of supplements is designed for a healthy patient without complicating medical conditions and one who is not taking pharmaceuticals. You should always check with your physician prior…read more
Categories:Supplements Surgery
The other night I don’t know what possessed me to re-watch Soylent Green, a 1973 dystopian sci-fi pic starring Charlton Heston and featuring Edward G. Robinson in his final screen role. The movie is sort of a protracted…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Periodically in the past I have shared with listeners my personal supplement choices. So once again, in response to popular demand, here is a list of the supplements that I am currently taking: Foundation Formula two twice daily…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Supplements
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…
Q: My sister, who is in her mid-sixties, has been treating her acid reflux with…
After over three decades of “breaking with the pack” and recommending natural thyroid to my…
Q: I recently read about yacon syrup as a sugar substitute. What are your thoughts…
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for November 14, Part 1