The Hoffman Center Blog
Blogs and articles by Dr. Bruce Hoffman and the Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Contrary to mainstream rhetoric, the treatment and prevention of cancer in patients is much more layered than a simple diagnosis and chemo, for example. Things such as past trauma, mold exposure, allergies, and metal toxicity exposure can truly impact how one recovers and even how one reacts to chemo.
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We discuss how mold and mold exposure can be a trigger for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). We discuss ways to investigate and determine if you have been exposed to mold and what you should do if you suspect mold exposure is affecting your overall health.
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The diagnosis and care of a patient with Lyme Disease is multifaceted and can be approached from more than one angle. It likely goes without saying that mainstream medicine is taking a much different approach than those in the functional and integrative space.
In this video, I discuss the importance of looking at the larger history of said patient and how lab testing plays a role in proper diagnosis of Lyme Disease.
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In this podcast with Sarah Cormode I highlight the importance of taking an in-depth patient history to understand and document symptoms.
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Learn what mold remediation is, what tests you need to identify mold growth, how to hire a good mold inspector, and how to remove mold from your home.
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Please take a look at this newly published peer-reviewed article by Dr. Lawrence Afrin of which I was a co-author, on the revised criteria for the diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
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As I learn more about COVID-19 and share that information with you, my community, I’m increasingly asked about testing. Time is moving on and it’s clear that one of the limitations regarding the management of this global pandemic has been testing, or more specifically the lack of testing. There are still so many questions about … Read more
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In this lecture, Dr. Hoffman discusses how to differentiate between mild symptoms of cognitive decline versus those of advancing Alzheimer’s dementia.
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By implementing diet and lifestyle changes that support your body, you strengthen the immune system, and even reduce your COVID-19 risk of extreme symptoms.
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In a study published April 9, 2020 there’s huge attention being given to the drugs hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin with some profound conclusions.
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Dr. Bruce Hoffman