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Q: I have a problem with palpitations. They start after I eat around 11:30am and continue until I fall asleep. I was given a clean bill of health yesterday by my cardiologist. All labs and echocardiogram are…read more
Categories:Food Sensitivity Heart Health
We’ve been here before. In December 2013, an editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine proclaimed: “Enough is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements.” Unequivocal in its condemnation, the article stated “we believe the case is closed—supplementing the diet…read more
Categories:Supplements
Emerging research reveals vitamin K, particularly K2 (menaquinone), is a key player in bone health. Vitamin K2 keeps calcium to where it belongs—in bones. There are vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone, namely, osteocalcin, matrix GLA protein (MGP)…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
A fascinating article written by an expert for one of our newest sponsors, Klaire Labs. Enjoy! – Dr. Hoffman Nutritional dietary supplements use is on the rise in the United States, both among consumers and…read more
Categories:Supplements
Most of us nutrition aficionados recall Morgan Spurlock’s landmark 2004 documentary, Super Size Me. The film offered a humorous and engaging take-down of fast food. In the spirit of Gonzo Journalism, Spurlock turned himself into a human guinea…read more
It’s not just about calcium. General nutrition advice is rampant with oversimplifications—some of which I find to be deleterious. An accurate example of this is the importance placed on a single mineral, calcium, for the prevention of…read more
Categories:Muscle and Bone Health Supplements
By Alana Cowan
The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I…read more
Categories:Diabetes Women’s Health
Based on evidence in the scientific literature and case studies of my patients over the years, I can say with certainty that as many as 60 percent of the population suffers from hidden food allergies. According to Alan Gaby,…read more
Categories:Allergy
It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs,…read more
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and my levels are still low. What could be the cause? A: There are many reasons serum vitamin D levels remain low, even after longtime supplementation. First, how much…read more
Categories:Supplements
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she…
More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask…
We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations…