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Leyla Weighs In: Getting to the root of acne

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but in adults too who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics which will eventually cause imbalances in the ecosystem of… Continue reading Leyla Weighs In: Getting to the root of acne

Ronald Hoffman, MD- Top supplements for immune support this flu season

ImmPower – AHCC to increase natural killer (NK) cell activity and immune support. One capsule twice daily. AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compounds) are beta glucan compounds derived from mushrooms. They specifically activate NK cells, which combat infections and cancer. In Japan, AHCC is used extensively as a medication to support immunity in cancer patients undergoing… Continue reading Ronald Hoffman, MD- Top supplements for immune support this flu season

Dr. Richard Nahas- Lymph and the Brain

This recent discovery of a lymphatic system in the brain has been reported as a revolution in neuroscience. It was always assumed that there was no connection between the brain and the immune system of the body. But powerful new evidence, which includes beautiful images, shows that a rich network of lymphatic vessels travel along… Continue reading Dr. Richard Nahas- Lymph and the Brain

Surprise! Buried Deep in GOP Health Bill

The Obamacare repeal is only temporary—expires in six years. A few weeks ago, we told you about a new proposal described by nearly everyone as an attempt  to repeal and replace Obamacare. The bill has now been introduced by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC). Overall, the initiative would eliminate federal subsidies for private… Continue reading Surprise! Buried Deep in GOP Health Bill

Richard Jaffe, Esq.- The Regulation of Stem Cells

In the last year or two, the regulation of stem cells has dramatically changed. My take on it is that the FDA got tired of the wild west stem cell clinics which had proliferated in the mid to late 2000’s. I take some of the credit/blame for it as I was one of the first… Continue reading Richard Jaffe, Esq.- The Regulation of Stem Cells

Dr. Rebecca Boyd- Relieve Bladder Pain Now!

Are you suffering with chronic pain or pressure over your bladder?  Do you feel like you have to pee frequently, usually in small amounts?  Do you feel like you have a urinary tract infection, but when you get tested, it’s negative? Painful intercourse? More than 4 million women suffer with these symptoms of interstitial cystitis,… Continue reading Dr. Rebecca Boyd- Relieve Bladder Pain Now!

Time to Face Facts About Drinking Laws

Raising the drinking age in the United States has been a total public policy failure. It has been doing for 18-21 year olds what national prohibition did for the whole country in the 1920’s—promoting rather than restraining binge drinking. In 1984, President Reagan signed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which gave states an ultimatum:… Continue reading Time to Face Facts About Drinking Laws

Is Fructose Really That Bad For You? (Ronald Hoffman, MD)

I remember a time in the 70s and 80s when I was just getting started in the field of nutrition when fructose was considered a harmless sweetener for diabetics. Marketed as “diabetic sugar,” fructose syrup was dispensed in clear plastic containers and consumed with impunity by persons with blood sugar problems. The embrace of fructose… Continue reading Is Fructose Really That Bad For You? (Ronald Hoffman, MD)