Alcoholism
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Ask Leyla: It’s Alcohol Awareness Month – What lifestyle changes can help my son manage his alcoholism?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My son who is in his late twenties has had a drinking/drug problem for years. I do not know after reading your article whether it is actually alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Regardless, it has become a real problem both personally and…read more
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Ask Leyla: Can dietary changes help my son manage his alcohol addiction?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My son who is in his late twenties has had a drinking/drug problem for years. I do not know after reading your article whether it is actually alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Regardless, it has become a real problem both personally…read more
Categories: Alcoholism
21 ways to save your liver!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dan Aykroyd made his way into the annals of comedy fame with his hilarious impression of chef Julia Child in a now-legendary skit on Saturday Night Live. “Save the liver!” he trilled while demonstrating how to cook a chicken, managing…read more
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Where is your liver and what does it do – Liver 101
By Jenny Travens
This article originally appeared on SuperFood Living. It’s been reprinted here for your education and enjoyment. The liver is a vital organ that we can’t live without. Rendezvous with the Liver Facts The liver is the second largest organ in…read more
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10 ways the foods you eat can affect your sex life
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In the run-up to Valentine’s Day, you may see a lot of “listicle” articles like “Top Ten Aphrodisiac Foods” or “Eight Foods That Can Super-Charge Your Sex Life.” In the spirit of Intelligent Medicine, let’s perform a reality check on…read more
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Ask Leyla: Which red wine is best for my health?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
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 antioxidant for…read more
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Hepatitis
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Hepatitis is defined as liver inflammation resulting from alcohol use, toxic materials or viral infection transmitted through food, liquids, bodily fluids and feces, or blood transfusions. In addition, there is autoimmune hepatitis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Viral hepatitis causes fever,…read more
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Alcoholism
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
People who aren’t alcoholic probably don’t understand why an alcoholic can’t just use a little willpower to stop drinking. The truth is, alcoholism has little to do with willpower. Alcoholics are in the grip of a powerful craving or uncontrollable…read more
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Fatty liver disease
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Fatty liver, or NASH (non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis), is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat (triglycerides) in the liver not caused by alcohol abuse but associated with obesity and the metabolic syndrome. It is a very prevalent condition…read more
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