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You may have heard that eating more “alkalinizing” foods versus acid-forming foods is desirable for optimal health. But what does this really mean, and is it true? Is eating more vegetables and fruit (which are alkaline-promoting) while eating…read more
Categories:Digestive Health General Nutrition
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. To this day, you still see products in grocery stores labeled, “low fat” as if this somehow translates into meaning the product is more healthful. Obviously the manufacturers of these…read more
Folic acid, or folate, is a B vitamin that plays a major role in DNA expression; it helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. It…read more
Categories:Autism Cancer General Nutrition Supplements Women’s Health
Q: I’m trying to lose weight, and have heard a lot about both low-fat and low-carb diets, but aren’t calories most important? What difference does it make if I’m on a low fat or low carb diet for weight…read more
This year has been one of unprecedented growth and widened outreach for Intelligent Medicine. Through the miracle of the Internet, listeners from all over the world–from countries as diverse as Poland, Ecuador, Afghanistan, UK, South Africa and Singapore–have…read more
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Q: I lost 20 pounds three years ago reaching my weight goal of 150 pounds. I’m a 58-year-old female and my height is 5’9”. Now over the last six months about six pounds have crept back. I eat practically…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight Obesity
The holiday season is upon us, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s offers many of us some welcome downtime. It’s an opportunity to head to the multiplex and catch that Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy romp, The…read more
Categories:Autoimmune Diseases Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Digestive Health Exercise Fibromyalgia Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Heart Disease Heart Health Hypertension Immunity Infections Neurological Health Nutrition Controversies Obesity Supplements
There’s a misconception among low-carb dieters. Many people believe a low-carb diet is much higher in protein. Folks are opting for “lean” protein like sirloin steak and grilled chicken breast, keeping fattier portions like rib eye and dark…read more
Every year on January 1st we declare resolutions that may improve how we feel about ourselves, about others, or possibly improve your community. Your resolution is important, and deserves to extend past the end of January, which is…read more
This article originally appeared on Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, Vitality101. In recent installments of my “Ten-Point Tune-Up” series, I discussed the importance of eliminating unnecessary medications, and why that’s usually a must for increasing energy, health — and longevity…read more
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I’m a veteran of the Diet Wars. Back in the 80s, when the ultra-low-carb Atkins…
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Unraveling Magnesium’s Vital Role in Your Health with Patrick Sullivan, Part 2
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