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Nov. 28, 2023

Colostrum: Liquid Gold for Immunity, Gut Health, and Athletic Recovery

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Colostrum is a functional food and a rich source of highly valuable nutrients for all ages. It is the first mother’s milk “liquid gold” that is es…
Nov. 28, 2023

The Slight Edge

by Jeff Olson We hear about 1 percenters. Or 5 percenters.    Meaning the people who are the top 1% or 5% of earners.  But the question is – What are some of the predominant things that make them so? For Starters, Success…
Nov. 22, 2023

How to Prevent Deaths from Sepsis

by Max Langen and Dr. med. Petra Wiechel OMNS (June 23, 2023) Sepsis is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and also one of the leading causes of death in intensive care units. It is an overreaction of the immune system to any viral, b…
Nov. 19, 2023

How the antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy

November 8, 2023 Source:Rockefeller University Summary:Scientists have discovered how mitochondria sense and control their glutathione levels, an antioxidant produced throughout the body. The first nutrient-sensing mechanism identified for an…
Nov. 19, 2023

Glutathione: Why This Master Antioxidant Is So Important

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Does the scent of detergents, perfumes, or cologne make you feel ill? Are you a "light weight" with alcohol consumption? Have you noticed gray hair before its time?…
Nov. 15, 2023

Abysmally Low Nutrients in Fast Food Test Results

https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/low_nutrients_in_fast_food POSTED BY ZEN HONEYCUTT 4GS ON OCTOBER 18, 2023Moms Across America's Top Twenty Fast Food Brand Report on Minerals, Vitamin B, and Calories
Nov. 12, 2023

Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy

Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
Nov. 8, 2023

The Hidden Impact: Meds that Deplete Vitamin D and How it Affects Your Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Daylight is getting shorter and the angle of the sun is lower in the sky. This change of season interferes with your ability to make adequate vitamin D from the sun. The …
Nov. 7, 2023

Can You Take Multivitamins With Antibiotics?

Vibrant Health You just got your new multivitamin, but are also feeling under  the weather. You may be wondering whether or not it's safe to combine your daily multivitamin with the antibiotics your doctor has prescribed. It's a valid question…
Nov. 7, 2023

8,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of premature death

University of Granada An international study led by the University of Granada has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk prov…
Nov. 7, 2023

Selenium reduces mixtures of environmental pollutants' harmful effects on health

A study in mice conducted by the University of Cordoba proves that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects of a diet enriched in selenium to reduce this harm …
Oct. 31, 2023

Fatty Liver Disease in Kids and Teens Up 168.3% Since 2017

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is alarmingly common in children. Key factors include maternal obesity, overconsumption of processed foods and artificial sweeteners during pregnancy, and childhood obesity. Lifestyle changes like healthy eating can …
Oct. 30, 2023

What’s Your Cellular Age? How Telomeres and Mitochondria Impact Aging

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Do you feel like you are aging fast? Do you lack the stamina, recovery capacity, muscle strength, or immune resilience that you once had in your youth? Or have gray…
Oct. 25, 2023

Protect Your Eyes from Drug Side Effects

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Blurry vision, changes in eye pressure, dry eyes and several other eye symptoms may occur from adverse drug effects. Commonly prescribed medications like antibiotic…
Oct. 22, 2023

Grapes are the new carrots when it comes to good vision: new eye health research

 published in Food & Function A few grapes a day could keep the optometrist away, a new study suggests. This is great news for those who don’t like carrots — the other eye-healthy produce: Researchers in Singapore have found e…
Oct. 22, 2023

American fast food found to contain traces of animal antibiotics and CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS, report finds

If you eat any kind of fast food and also claim to live a "drug-free" lifestyle, you are fooling yourself.   New research shows that fast food, including "healthier" kinds like Chipotle and In-N-Out, may contain trace amounts of pharmace…
Oct. 22, 2023

Top Essential Nutrients to Protect Your Vision

Do you find yourself squinting, having trouble seeing at night or in dimly lit rooms, or feeling dry or gritty eyes? Or perhaps you spend time on screens or have a family history of vision concerns. The ability to see objects clearly near and far aw…
Oct. 16, 2023

Omega-3s DHA and EPA Needed for Lung and Muscle Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionBy Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Do you regularly eat cold water fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, or tuna? Or w…
Oct. 16, 2023

Step Count Science: The Hidden Health Benefits of Winter Walking

As the cold months approach, many of us find ourselves firmly in hibernation mode. Comfortably nestled indoors, we sip on warm drinks, binge watch the latest hit TV shows, and perhaps indulge a little too often in our favorite comfort foods. Of…
Oct. 15, 2023

Secondhand smoke raises osteoporosis risk in women

Will Morton Oct 13, 2023 Clinical News   Passive and active smoking may be equivalent risk factors for osteoporosis in women, according to a study conducted by Italian researchers. A group at the Federico II University of Naple…
Oct. 9, 2023

Black cumin plus vitamin D equals a top antiviral combination

The remarkable clinical versitility of Nigella sativa by Max Langen OMNS (June 1, 2023) Nigella sativa, also called black cumin, is one of the most important medicinal plants. Its seeds (sometimes called "black seeds") have been used for thousands…
Oct. 8, 2023

7 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System Daily

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   As you may be out and about more, going to work or have kids going back to school, it’s important to maintain a focus on strengthening your immune health.Your…
Oct. 7, 2023

Vitamin C Questions: Answered

Commentary by Helen Saul Case (OMNS Mar 27 2018) I was born and raised in a household where we used vitamins instead of medicines. Consequently, I am very familiar with utilizing high-dose vitamin C to prevent and cure illness. Now that I have chil…
Oct. 2, 2023

FDA clarifies results of recent advisory committee meeting on oral phenylephrine

[9/14/2023] FDA held a Non-prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 11-12, 2023, to discuss the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products that are indicated for the t…