Women’s Health
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Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2019 (part two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I began my recap of the best Intelligent Medicine podcasts of the year, highlighting topics ranging from childhood illness to DNA testing kits! This week, I’m finishing up our yearly Top Ten with five more picks for you to enjoy before the…read more
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UPDATED: 17 supplements for women with early breast cancer (part three of series)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I wanted to reprise an article from a series I wrote previously about natural ways to support breast cancer treatment. I hope you find this article helpful once again, or for the first…read more
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PMS got turned into a sinecure for drug companies; now women are suing
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is estimated to be experienced by 20-40% of women of reproductive age. Its cyclic symptoms include mood alterations, digestive disturbances, weight gain and water retention, breast pain, backache, fatigue, sleep problems, and food cravings. It’s known that the birth…read more
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Ask Leyla: How should I prepare for pregnancy?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What basic supplements and foods should I choose when considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet, but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup and…read more
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Ask Leyla: Help! Why can’t I lose weight post-menopause?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times a week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise, but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now! A: Here’s the…read more
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Conquering gestational diabetes
By Alana Cowan
The following is an article by Alana Cowan, my step-daughter. I was on the scene as she went through the trials and tribulations of her first pregnancy, and she has some amazing insights to offer that I asked her to…read more
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Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not only in the short-term, but in the long-term. Research has found, again and again, that vaginal birth, and the experience of going through the birth…read more
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Natural treatment of PCOS
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 6.5 to 8% of American women—worldwide it’s estimated that 116 million women suffer from it. Its symptoms range from irregular periods and difficulty getting pregnant, to excess body hair, acne, and male-pattern hair loss; PCOS…read more
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Ask Leyla: What should I do to prepare for pregnancy?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What basic supplements and foods should a woman choose who is considering starting a family? It’s not happening just yet but I want to get my body ready. I understand it may be a good idea to have a checkup…read more
Categories: Women’s Health
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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…