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Ask Leyla: Which red wine is best for my health?
Q: I heard Dr. Hoffman’s recent podcast on resveratrol. I’m not much of a drinker now, but I’d like to start drinking red wine. How do I know which red wine has good resveratrol content? A: Resveratrol is an important…read more
Categories:Alcoholism Heart Health
Ask Leyla: Could coconut oil help with my memory loss?
Q: I have trouble remembering words. What could be causing this? I’ve heard that coconut butter can be helpful for memory loss. Would that work for me? If so, what is the amount I should take every day? A: Memory…read more
Organic produce trumps conventional: Here’s why!
A controversy has long raged about whether organic fruits and vegetables are superior to regular supermarket varieties. “Organic, schmorganic!” declare the detractors. The implication is that consumers are being scammed into paying premium prices for the mere aura…read more
Categories:Allergy Asthma Autism Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Hypertension Neurological Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity Women’s Health
10 things I got right 30 years ago
July 2014 marks 30 years since I completed my post-graduate training program in Internal Medicine at Manhattan VA Hospital and started out in the private practice of what was then called “holistic medicine.” Before we became the Hoffman…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Food Sensitivity General Medicine General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Heart Health Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity Supplements
Leyla weighs in: The danger of artificial sweeteners
Breaking the sugar habit can be tough. But replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners carries its own challenges and risks. By making the change to artificial sweeteners, we’re not really breaking the sugar habit. Instead, we’re using a substitute…read more
18 supplements that may stave off Alzheimer’s
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic has revealed that 99.6 percent of Alzheimer’s drug trials are unsuccessful! Of 244 drugs tested from 2002 to 2012, only one drug was a success—and a very partial one at that,…read more
Ask Leyla: Why can’t I build muscle?
Q: Why is it so difficult for some people to build muscle? I have been lifting weights for 20 years and have seen no increase whatsoever in my arms and legs. My son has the same problem. I have…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Nutrition and Weight
Happy Fourth of July! Plan a health revolution, and what’s in store for Intelligent Medicine
We want to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and healthy Independence Day. Did you know it’s been said that taking your health into your own hands is a revolutionary act? Clearly, many of the forces currently…read more
Categories:Environmental Health Supplements
Ask Leyla: Supplements on a budget
Q: I know supplements are an important part of maintaining optimal health, but they can be so expensive. With so many options out there, how do I know what to focus on? What are the most important supplements to…read more
Categories:Gluten Sensitivity Supplements
From wraith to warrior: Hoffman Center’s Grimaldy Vargas triumphs in her first Spartan Sprint race!
Those of you who order supplements through our Hoffman Center store may be familiar with Grimaldy Vargas, who does yeoman’s service fielding orders via Internet and phone, conscientiously packing innumerable boxes with products of your choice. This week…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she…
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More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask…
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We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations…
Leyla Weighs In: Immunity
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