Urinary Health
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Low-tech solutions for challenging medical problems
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Dark therapy” for bipolar syndrome: You’ve heard of light therapy for SAD. It lifts patients out of seasonal depression. But patients with bipolar disorder suffer from hyper-excitation. They may be prone to bouts of manic behavior and have trouble sleeping or…read more
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What’s your Health IQ? Take this test to find out!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, American adults get a “D” in science; 22% confuse astronomy and astrology! On a general science knowledge quiz consisting of 12 questions, the test-takers answered 7.9 correctly, on average. That’s…read more
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Kidney stones: Prevention and treatment
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Some people have equated the pain of passing a kidney stone to that of childbirth. That is an intimidating thought, but kidney stones can be prevented. The Hoffman Center stresses the importance of dietary modification, which should not be overlooked…read more
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D-Mannose: An aid in ameliorating urinary tract infections
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Literally millions of women and girls (and a few boys and men) have at least one episode of acute bladder infection (“cystitis”) each year. Routine treatment of bladder and kidney infections involves antibiotics and antimicrobials. D-Mannose helps to maintain a…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…