Allergy
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18 supplements for allergy relief and prevention
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered my top ten tips for beating spring allergies. This week, I’m arming you with the supplements you need to keep the sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes at bay. (If you’ve seen the footage of the massive…read more
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Allergy Armageddon! 10 tips for surviving allergy season
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2018-19! You made it through the polar vortex and everything else this past winter has thrown at us, and the end is in sight! April is here and (for most of us) spring weather is on…read more
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Ask Leyla: Could poor diet be causing ADD?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My girlfriend eats fast-food at least once a day. Her daughter has been raised with no vegetables, no fruit, packaged chicken nuggets, and tons of soda for the most part since age 2. Now 12 years old, she is about…read more
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10 natural solutions for winter skin dryness
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Winter is the time of year when people most often complain of dry skin. It’s a matter of simple physics. Skin naturally holds moisture, and cold winter air doesn’t hold as much moisture as warm, humid summer air. The problem…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: It’s Food Allergy Action Month – What is allergic addiction?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
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, MD, “hidden food…read more
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10 tips for surviving allergy season
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2017-18! It seems like it’s been an interminably cold spring, but you’ve made it. April is here and (for most of us) spring weather is in sight — but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Soon…read more
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18 allergy-busting supplements you should take, and 10 things you need to avoid to survive this allergy season
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Congratulations, survivors of Winter 2016-17! It seems like it’s been an interminably cold spring, but you’ve made it. The Freeze has lifted, but wait! A new menace threatens—Spring Allermageddon! Spring blossoms will soon adorn our trees, and our cars and…read more
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10 reasons why it’s not your fault you’re fat – Updated!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
We’ve gone way past the Thermodynamic Equation to explain obesity—calories in, calories out. While losing pounds is still, to a large extent, about good diet and exercise, many individuals find themselves stuck at a higher-than-optimal weight despite earnest efforts. It’s…read more
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Top 10 Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2016
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to remind all my readers that Intelligent Medicine is more than just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real-time. Each 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…