Stroke and TIAs
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Ask Leyla: Should I be taking daily aspirin, even without a doctor’s recommendation?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What are the benefits or dangers of long-term aspirin use for stroke prevention? If it is of benefit, what does it actually do, and if it is not a good idea, why? A: Aspirin is probably the most widely…read more
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11 reasons why you should be using extra virgin olive oil
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds in scientific…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Shedding light on health statistics vs. outcomes
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
On an almost daily basis, we are bombarded with frightening health reports. Claims such as “50,000 people will die of colon cancer this year,” or “prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men,” or “one in…read more
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The top 10 “Duh!” health and nutrition stories of 2016
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
duh də/ exclamation informal used to comment on an action perceived as foolish or stupid, or a statement perceived as obvious. From time to time, I call Intelligent Medicine listeners’ and readers’ attention to “Duh!” health and nutrition stories—reports so…read more
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Clinical Focus: The cancer-preventive properties of sulforaphane
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Young broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are a particularly…read more
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More good news about olive leaf extract
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds in scientific…read more
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How hyperbaric oxygen therapy can transform healthcare
By Dr. Henry Prince
This article contains sponsored content. From Dr. Hoffman: I’m excited to share with you something that I’m convinced is a true medical breakthrough, a therapy that has the potential to revolutionize care for a variety of extremely challenging medical conditions….read more
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Ask Leyla: Can you help me understand my husband’s inflammatory markers?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My husband’s high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is 1.62 and his homocysteine is 13.1. If they both measure inflammation, why is one result normal and one result high? A: There are many markers of inflammation however high sensitivity C-reactive protein…read more
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Cranberry helps prevent heart disease, diabetes risk factors
By Dr. Leo Galland
This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s website, PillAdvised. Like cranberry? Researchers find polyphenol-rich cranberries to be a sustainable lifestyle approach to better health. A new study reveals that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail may help lower the risk of…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…