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By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Have you ever wondered if you need a multiple vitamin? I often hear people say, “I eat well and feel fine. Do I really need to take vitamins?” As the conversation continues, the…

By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience persistent symptoms of lower back pain at some point in their lives, and about 31 million Americans struggle with the condition at any given time. That leaves ma…

by Full Measure staff Sun, September 29th 2024 Tens of millions of Americans suffer from nasal and sinus congestion and turn to medicine you can buy on store shelves without a prescription. But it turns out they may be a big waste of …

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Turmeric is a golden-colored spice with a goldmine of health benefits. We know that it is great for joints, gut, brain, heart health, fat burning, and much more. New research de…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The human body is an orchestration like none other! From a cellular perspective, the individual organs and tissues, and how it all comes together to make you is an extraordinary…

By Steven Middendorp  The Fluoride Action Network and Attorney Michael Connett have successfully defeated the EPA in court after the judge concluded that water fluoridation presents an unreasonable risk of reducing IQ in children. The decisi…

Senator Ron Johnson and a panel of experts provide a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within public sanitation, agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact t…

Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Abstract Vitamin D resistance, a condition where the body inadequately responds to vitamin D, can manifest in both hereditary and acquired forms. This paper examines the complexities of vitamin D resistance, highlight…

By Steven Middendorp The Utah Poison Control Center has seen a 640% increase in calls related to Ozempic and similar drugs since 2020. This report comes at the same time as model Lottie Moss talked about her Ozempic overdose experience and called i…

Keratin is a naturally occurring protein that plays a key role in the structure, strength, and overall health of hair. It forms the building blocks of your hair, providing the resilience and durability needed to withstand environmental stressors, he…

By Olivia DimmerJul 3, 2024 Vitamin B3 supplements may help people with peripheral artery disease walk farther, according to a Northwestern Medicine-led clinical trial published in Nature Communications. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, occ…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition B vitamins are essential for stress, energy, and adrenal health, however did you know they are also required for blood sugar regulation, kidney protection, and much more? A chro…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Obesity in the United States Armed Forces costs the Pentagon more than $1 billion per year, with nearly 70 percent of U.S. troops being overweight or obese. And, across all armed services, that number is rising. …

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Your hair, skin, and nail health reveals as much about your overall well-being as your beauty or attractiveness. Maintaining a healthy, glowing appearance reflects your inner vi…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Rosacea, a common, chronic inflammatory skin disorder, affects over 16 million Americans and 415 million individuals worldwide. It has been a poorly understood disorder until re…

By Jillian Levy, CHHC Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects between 0.5 percent to 10 percent of the population, leaving people searching for rosacea treatment options. It commonly develops during teenage years or someone’s 20s and then c…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Since 1964, bromelain has been studied for its great effects on natural recovery. Bromelain, which is a type of enzyme, has a long-standing track record for trash removal and na…

Source:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSummary:More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is …

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Your body has an amazing ability to heal itself. A nutritionally healthy body can recover quickly from scrapes, bruises, aches and pains caused by a day of overdoing it or unexp…

By Steven Middendorp Time Magazine received criticism and backlash for publishing an article originally titled, “What if Ultra-Processed Foods Aren’t as Bad as You Think?” The outlet has since changed the title to “Why One Dietitian is Speaking U…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: - Ultra processed foods and drinks are high in white flour, sugar, saturated fat, empty calories, and chemical additives. They have little to no nutritional…

Source:Van Andel Research InstituteSummary:Immune cells use two different routes to produce acetyl-CoA, an essential metabolite required to fight infection and cancer, reports a new study. The findings could help improve immunotherapies by revealing…

Source:Karolinska InstitutetSummary: While mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, stress undermines this beneficial relationship While mentally stimulating activities and life ex…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: • Chronic stress can lead to adrenal hormone imbalance, causing fatigue, weight gain, and other health issues. • Antioxidants and adaptogens help protect t…