-
Proactive Protection: The changes you need to make to bolster your body’s defenses against COVID-19
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
At this point, the inevitable unraveling of the lockdown is underway. In many parts of the country, restrictions are being lifted, and people are emerging from self-imposed house arrest. Even here in New York City, where I…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Metabolic Syndrome Obesity
Ask Leyla: Is it safe to cook with aluminum?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My family has been incorporating wild Alaskan salmon into our diets regularly. We cook them either in the oven or on the grill in aluminum foil. Is it healthy and safe to cook in aluminum foil? A:…read more
How omega-3s support your body’s immune response
By Biotics Research Team
We hear so much about the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids these days, but sourcing products free of contamination is a big consideration when supplementing. Here’s some helpful information from our friends at Biotics Research. —Dr….read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
The latest on COVID-19: From antibodies to zinc, and everything in between
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Is it a “Plandemic”? Spreading more rapidly than the virus itself, and threatening to inflame your limbic system and deprive you all your critical faculties, is a slick video featuring researcher Dr. Judy Mikovits. She outlines a wide-ranging…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Immunity Supplements
Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of acrylamide
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition
A closer look at two COVID-19 controversies
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
FBI Raids Alternative Coronavirus Clinic: Some of you may have been outraged, as I was, at the spectacle of armed FBI agents raiding a medical practice in Michigan that was offering patients vitamin C IV drips for…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help improve my anxiety?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My fiancé suffers from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has been taking antidepressants for a long time, but they don’t seem to be of much help. Are there any nutritional recommendations that might help with his…read more
Adding elderberry to your health routine is a smart move
By Gina Haynie
Elderberry has been catapulted into the headlines lately, with its history of documented immune benefits. Studies reveal multiple pathways by which it exerts its protective effects. As a result, there’s been a run on elderberry products. Future…read more
Categories:Colds and Respiratory Infections Flu Immunity Supplements
Everyday ways to combat COVID-19
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It appears that, for better or worse, we’re emerging from lockdown. We’ve “flattened the curve” and hospital admissions and deaths are declining. Americans are champing at the bit to normalize their routines and undertake damage control over…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Integrative Medicine—a new way forward amid the coronavirus pandemic
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Is COVID-19 the quintessential example of a “lifestyle disease”? I can’t take credit for that formulation—it’s by one of my cherished mentors, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, considered by many the undisputed “Father of Functional Medicine”. Hearing that helped…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Leyla Weighs In: Eating right while cozy at home
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
A big obstacle to eating right is all the goodies available—often, right in your own kitchen. When that box of cookies or stash of candy bars is calling you from the cupboard, it can be difficult to…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Ask Leyla: Vitamin D and Immunity
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin D for a long time and thought my serum level would be higher by now, but it’s still low. Why? I’m especially concerned given the coronavirus pandemic. A: Vitamin D** is vitally…read more
Categories:Immunity Supplements
What are the factors affecting Nitric Oxide formation?
By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality…read more
Categories:Heart Health
Ask Leyla: What can I do to relieve joint pain?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she often suffers from joint pain. Is there anything you can recommend to help alleviate her pain? A: Joint pain can occur for many…read more
Categories:Arthritis Inflammation 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 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…
Intelligent Medicine Radio Show COVID-19 Coverage, Part 1
featured product
NTFactor® with D3/K2 is a tasty, chewable wafer that helps restore your energy,* reduces fatigue*, and gives the additional benefit of vitamin D3 and K2 supplementation.
Recent studies have suggested that up to 50% of adults and children worldwide are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D has multiple roles in the body, including:- Maintaining the health of bones and teeth*
- Supporting the health of the brain and nervous system*
- Supporting the health of the immune system*
TWITTERLike Us On Facebook
