Candida
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The Yeast Connection vindicated—35 years later
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Those were heady times. It was 1984, and I had just completed medical school and training in internal medicine. As I began to see patients with enigmatic medical problems, the wholistic community was abuzz with a new concept: The Yeast…read more
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Ask Leyla: What’s your opinion on yeast-based and whole food vitamins?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Can you offer your opinion on whole food multivitamins that seem to have a yeast basis? Is the yeast base questionable even for someone without a yeast allergy or a propensity to yeast infections, or would you advise against…read more
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Ask Leyla: What is your advice for someone recently diagnosed with IBS?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I just found out I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). For the past month, I’ve gone back and forth between diarrhea and constipation, and it’s made it hard to leave the house! My doctor said to take Imodium when it…read more
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Who’s really in charge here–you or your germs?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Maybe you’ve heard the expression, “It’s not your fault you’re fat.” Alternatively we may say of someone who’s having a bad day: “He’s just not himself.” Lawyers have even tried to sway murder juries with the “Twinkie Defense.” What I’m…read more
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From wraith to warrior: Hoffman Center’s Grimaldy Vargas triumphs in her first Spartan Sprint race!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
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 we celebrate…read more
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Ask Leyla: How much sugar is acceptable?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: In your opinion, what is an acceptable intake of sugar? What fruits have the lowest amounts of sugar? Is the sugar from fruit better? I am reading all labels carefully for added sugar, trying to eliminate it as much as…read more
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Ask Leyla: Leaky gut
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Could you please offer some suggestions on how to heal a leaky gut? A: The gut has two functions: To digest and absorb nutrients and to keep toxins out. Leaky gut syndrome begins with exposure to environmental toxins, food…read more
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Nine tips for recharging your immune system
By Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
The U.S. government spends about 1/5th of its budget on defense. In the same way, your body “spends” a lot of its resources to protect you from outside invaders — using your military-like immune system. Yes, you can think of…read more
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Olive leaf extract
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
New research is confirming the benefits of olive leaf extract, already one of my favorite supplements. I initially developed a potent version of this supplement for my patients with a view to its infection-fighting capabilities. A major pharmaceutical firm had…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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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…
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