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By Joe Boland July 3, 2024 Can a glass of beetroot juice a day keep the doctor away? According to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition, it just may help postmenopausal women avoid a visit to the cardiologist. That’s because beet ju…

By Sharyl Attkisson | July 8, 2024 The following is from MedPage Today. Use of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) may be linked with an increased risk of the second most common form of optic neuropathy, a retrospective …

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: •  Added Sugar: Gummy vitamins often contain high amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients, making them less beneficial than they appear. •  Low-Quality…

Cal Newport June 19, 2024 When I visited London last month, a large marketing push was underway for the paperback edition of Chris van Tulleken’s UK bestseller, Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food…and Why Can’t We…

June13,2024 Ancient cultures have been leaning on superfoods for ages, reaping the many nutritional benefits. And in today’s world, health-minded individuals are still incorporating these age-old foods into their diets as a way to maintain a h…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: Mitochondria and Energy Production: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells. They are vital for energy, metabolism, hormone production, and immune regulat…

The "dog days of summer" have arrived, and with the heat comes new nutritional challenges. Weekend warriors, the elderly, children, and those with outdoor jobs need to take extra care to replenish their bodies in the heat. In addition to water intak…

By Sharyl Attkisson | March 4, 2024  As Americans have gotten more health insurance and spent record amounts on health care, the scandalous truth is we’ve become sicker, and we’re dying sooner rather than living longer. While life expectancy in c…

By Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES It’s no secret that the sun (in moderate doses) provides all sorts of health benefits, including helping our bodies manufacture vital vitamin D. When the sun is strong and the warmer weather rolls in, though, m…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Berberine is a remarkable phytonutrient that has been used in traditional healing for centuries. As we continue to explore its benefits, you will find it is a versatile and p…

Medical Xpress reported: As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans. Since the outbreak in livestock began this spring, b…

By Joe Boland A new study has unveiled a surprising revelation: Women may need only half the amount of exercise as men to achieve similar benefits in terms of longevity. This groundbreaking research challenges conventional wisdom and underscores th…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Physical activity. Movement. Exercise. From kicking your mom in the ribs during pregnancy throughout your lifespan, you have been made to move. Movement and being physically act…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Fisetin is an amazing phytonutrient that supports healthy aging in multiple ways. It is a powerful senolytic that provides stellar antioxidant protection for the brain and inter…

William B. Grant, PhD OMNS (Feb 27, 2024) The year 2023 marks 100 years after Elmer McCollum discovered vitamin D [1]. For the first 80 years after the discovery, vitamin D was mostly known for its role in regulating the absorption and metabolism o…

Senior author acknowledges manipulated figures in study tying a form of amyloid protein to memory impairment 4 Jun 2024 3:10 PM ET ByCharles Piller Authors of a landmark Alzheimer’s disease research paper published in Nature in 2006 have…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Chances are you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, or another chronic neurodegenerative disease. Have you ever wondered how and why these disorders develop and …

Source:University of California - San FranciscoSummary:Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research. Men with prostate…

By: Robin Foster TUESDAY, May 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Following two years of tough negotiations, efforts to craft a global treaty to help countries fight future pandemics have failed, the World Health Organization has acknowledged…

Date:May 22, 2024Source:University of Rochester Medical CenterSummary:Results of a small study showed that a whole-food, plant-based diet followed by women with stage 4 breast cancer improved several measures of health, including levels of cancer gr…

By Jillian Levy, CHHC Is broccoli the healthiest vegetable? It’s certainly near the top of the list thanks to all that broccoli nutrition provides. Ask any nutritionist, medical doctor, neuropath or nutrition researcher for his or her personal lis…

Written by Brooke Lounsbury Most people think of chiropractic care as only spinal adjustments to relieve back and neck pain and associated spinal cord injuries and diseases. However, chiropractic care is so much more. Focusing on the body’s amazi…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Does your diet provide you with enough protein? Many individuals need more protein than they realize! Inadequate protein can lead to subtle changes in health and metabolism affe…

While medications play a crucial role in managing various health conditions, it's essential to be aware that some drugs may inadvertently deplete essential nutrients and electrolytes. Medications like metformin, methotrexate, and diure…