The Hoffman Center Blog

Blogs and articles by Dr. Bruce Hoffman and the Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine.

Are High Oxalate Levels Harming Your Health?

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | August 15, 2021
Are High Oxalate Levels Harming Your Health?

For many, a plant-based diet isn’t cause for concern, but for those with oxalate sensitivity it can seriously exacerbate digestive issues. Here’s why.

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Podcast: Practicing the Medical Arts

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | July 27, 2021
Practicing the Medical Arts

In this podcast, we explore the importance of reframing negative events in life to reexamine them as positive experiences and practicing the medical arts. 

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The Cell Danger Response: Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipids and Bioactive Lipids

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | June 5, 2021
The Cell Danger Response: Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipids and Bioactive Lipids

In this podcast, we discuss how phospholipids and bioactive lipids play a role in restoring cell membrane and mitochondrial integrity.

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Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Evaluation and Treatment

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | March 9, 2021
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Evaluation and Treatment

Patients who present with a CIRS diagnosis have an enormous amount of information to ingest and, on occasion, significant skepticism to overcome.

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How Does Time Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting Work? Part II

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | February 8, 2021
How Does Time Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting Work? Part II

Implementing intermittent fasting or time restricted eating may prove to be an important lifestyle tool for maintaining health and vitality as we age.

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How Does Time Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting Work? Part I

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | February 8, 2021
How Does Time Restricted Eating and Intermittent Fasting Work? Part I

Let’s examine the nature of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting, how it works, and the health benefits of both practices.

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Patient Questions – HRT and Weight Gain

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | January 26, 2021
hormone replacement therapy weight gain

Question  I’m an active baby boomer who tries to stay in good shape. I walk a lot, go to aerobics twice a week, inline skate in summer, and curl twice a week in the winter. I try to eat healthy food but I’m finding it nearly impossible to lose that excess fat around my waist. … Read more

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Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | January 19, 2021
Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for peri or postmenopausal women is one of the most satisfying treatments that we, as ‘anti-aging’ doctors, are able to prescribe.

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Heal Your Chronic Illness and Take Your Life Back

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | January 19, 2021
Heal Your Chronic Illness and Take Your Life Back

Learn how to use the strengths of Western medicine with the mindful and spirit-centered approach of Eastern medicine to help heal from chronic illness.

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Health Benefits of NAD+ Supplements

By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | January 11, 2021
Health Benefits of NAD+ Supplements

NAD+ is a molecule that’s found in every cell of your body that plays many key roles in energy production, health, and longevity. Exciting research has uncovered why NAD+ is so essential and has led to many clinical applications, addressing everything from the signs and symptoms of aging to treating and preventing chronic disease. In … Read more

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