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April 16, 2024

Legal Battles and Health Risks: The Controversy Surrounding Ozempic

By Steven Middendorp There are at least 55 lawsuits against Novo Nordisk for their diabetes drug, Ozempic that has been frequently prescribed off-label as a “miracle” weight loss drug. A multi-district legislation has moved …

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April 16, 2024

Fluoride Affects Brain Health in Children, Fertility, Thyroid Function

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The widespread, low-level use of fluoride in the American water supply has researchers and many citizens alike concerned about its long-term effects on mental and cognitive heal…

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April 15, 2024

Environmental Toxins Affect Your Thyroid and Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Maintaining a healthy weight in today’s modern world is no longer as simple as maintaining healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Although these fundamental habits…

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April 14, 2024

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Aids Metabolism, Detoxification, and Brain Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Are you aware of the many functions of acetyl l carnitine? This activated form of L-carnitine is well-known for its ability to support brain and nerve health. As research contin…

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April 8, 2024

Death From Prescription Drugs

By RisCassi & Davis P.C.  It's a well-documented fact that adverse prescription drug effects and other medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America. Adverse drug events harm 2.7 million hospitalized patients in the U.S.…

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April 8, 2024

Big Pharma or Family Owned - Who Makes the Vitamins You Take?

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Words like “recommended by pharmacists and doctors” invokes an element of expectation and trust for quality, but did you know many of these so called “top bran…

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April 3, 2024

10 At-Home Self-Care Techniques to Boost Your Immunity (and Mood)

Vibrant Health As we slowly get used to this new form of ‚normal‚ around social distancing, many of us are wondering what we can do to stay healthy, ward off germs, and keep our immune system strong. You‚ve already limited your ou…

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April 2, 2024

Berberine Activates Fat Burning

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Have you ever tried a “cold water plunge” or taken cold showers to boost your metabolism? If the idea of jumping into freezing water or enduring a cold blast in the …

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March 25, 2024

Mechanism by which exercise strengthens bones and immunity

UT Southwestern Medical CenterSummary: Scientists have identified the specialized environment, known as a niche, in the bone marrow where new bone and immune cells are produced. The study also shows that movement-induced stimulation is required for…

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March 25, 2024

Bone Health Depends on Calcium, Team Player Nutrients and Gut Flora

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Calcium is the most abundant, essential mineral in the human body. The body contains on average two to three pounds of calcium with 99 percent found in the bones and teeth.…

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