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National Nutrition Month: How Nutritious Is Your Diet?
March 3, 2024

National Nutrition Month: How Nutritious Is Your Diet?

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionHappy March! As we welcome the month of March, thoughts turn to St Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring, the return of Daylight Savings time, Easter, and other even…

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NY Bill Would Allow Children to Consent to Medical Procedures
Feb. 25, 2024

NY Bill Would Allow Children to Consent to Medical Procedures

By Steven MiddendorpA new bill being considered in New York State would allow any child to obtain medical treatments without parental consent. The short language of the bill states that it is to provide medical care to homeless youth. Th…

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Protein-rich breakfast boosts satiety and concentration
Feb. 25, 2024

Protein-rich breakfast boosts satiety and concentration

February 15, 2024Source:Aarhus UniversitySummary:A new study has explored the link between diet and cognitive function, and the results reveal that a protein-rich breakfast can increase satiety and improve concentration. This is important knowle…

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BMJ Study: Exercise is Twice as Effective as Anti-Depressants at Treating Depression
Feb. 25, 2024

BMJ Study: Exercise is Twice as Effective as Anti-Depressants at Trea…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle EdwardsIn case you haven’t heard, America is experiencing a severe mental health crisis. Yet, across the gamut, Americans are being deceived, exploited, manipulated, and harmed—both physically and me…

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Niacinamide: An Antioxidant for Pancreas and Liver
Feb. 25, 2024

Niacinamide: An Antioxidant for Pancreas and Liver

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionVitamin B3 is a multifaceted nutrient known for its roles in liver and cholesterol health. Niacin’s bioactive forms extend the benefit far beyond these areas, encompassing…

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Why the world needs viruses to function
Feb. 21, 2024

Why the world needs viruses to function

By Rachel NuwerIf all viruses disappeared, the world would be very different — and not necessarily for the better. But what exactly would happen?Viruses seem to exist solely to wreak havoc on society and bring suffering to humanity. …

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Health Freedom Threatened by WHO Power Grab
Feb. 20, 2024

Health Freedom Threatened by WHO Power Grab

 By ANH-USATHE TOPLINEThe WHO is planning a power grab that will centralize healthcare decision-making during future pandemics into the hands of a select group of unelected bureaucrats.Changes to international standards currently being …

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B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Feb. 20, 2024

B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced non-alcoholic fa…

Source:Duke-NUS Medical SchoolSummary:Scientists have found that elevated blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine correlate strongly with the severity of an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. They also found vitamin B12 an…

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How Pantethine Improves Energy and Lipid Health
Feb. 18, 2024

How Pantethine Improves Energy and Lipid Health

Pantethine is a powerful B vitamin that stands out as an integral part of many vital functions. Its variety of effects in health and physiology make it an essential nutrient for stress management, adrenal function, mitochondria and energy production…

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5 Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally
Feb. 12, 2024

5 Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally

Written ByGavin Van De Walle (Healthline)Nitric oxide is a compound of one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom that plays a vital role in the body. You may be able to increase your level of nitric oxide by eating certain foods, including v…

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Q10 Critical for Energy: Know the Meds that Drain Your Q10
Feb. 12, 2024

Q10 Critical for Energy: Know the Meds that Drain Your Q10

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition When you are young and healthy, your body makes ample amounts of energy – just look at toddlers and preschoolers constantly on the go! It makes you want to bottle …

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Playing an instrument, singing may help preserve brain health
Feb. 6, 2024

Playing an instrument, singing may help preserve brain health

University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.Playing an instrument throughout your life can promote cognitive health in your later years, finds a new study.Although playing woodwinds and brass were also found to be cognitively beneficial, peop…

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The Power of Walking: Unlocking Health Benefits Step by Step
Feb. 4, 2024

The Power of Walking: Unlocking Health Benefits Step by Step

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionAre you an avid walker? Do you use a Fitbit or other device to monitor your daily steps? Have you fallen short on your walking activities or feel like you can’t get your s…

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Nutritional Support to Aid Your Daily Steps
Feb. 4, 2024

Nutritional Support to Aid Your Daily Steps

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionThe aches and pains of increasing your daily steps can be a deterrent for some individuals. A little extra nutritional support can aid your recovery and endurance as you lace …

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Paxlovid Side Effects and Long-Covid Recovery
Jan. 28, 2024

Paxlovid Side Effects and Long-Covid Recovery

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionWe live in a world with thousands of pollutants, diets that are calorie rich and nutrient poor, adverse drug reactions and nutrient depletions, and numerous challenges that affe…

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FDA Closes in on Your Supplements
Jan. 26, 2024

FDA Closes in on Your Supplements

By ANH-USAThe agency recently made a big announcement about a regulation that could eliminate 41,700 products from the market. We need to keep up the pressure to protect access. Action Alert!THE TOPLINEThe FDA announced that it will releas…

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Nutrients and Chrononutrition: Biological Clock Enhancers
Jan. 23, 2024

Nutrients and Chrononutrition: Biological Clock Enhancers

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionChrononutrition is generating a ton of interest lately! But what is it? Chrononutrition is an emerging field of research evaluating how natural circadian rhythms and eating patt…

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Beyond the Thyroid: Iodine's Far-reaching Impact
Jan. 15, 2024

Beyond the Thyroid: Iodine's Far-reaching Impact

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionAre you on a low-salt diet or use gourmet salt? Do you avoid seafood, eggs and dairy? Have you eliminated enriched breads containing “iodate dough conditioner”?…

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Any activity is better for your heart than sitting -- even sleeping
Jan. 9, 2024

Any activity is better for your heart than sitting -- even sleeping

University College LondonSummary:Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research. The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and pu…

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Meal Timing, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Syndrome
Jan. 7, 2024

Meal Timing, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Syndrome

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionThree meals a day. Was this your meal pattern growing up? Today’s culture introduces numerous meal patterns: three meals and three snacks, grazing throughout the day,…

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Current Vitamin D Recommendations Might Not Be Enough to Protect Heart Health
Jan. 1, 2024

Current Vitamin D Recommendations Might Not Be Enough to Protect Hear…

By Sarah Garone Updated on November 29, 2023 New research found that many people need more than the recommended dosage of vitamin D to achieve optimal blood levels.1Vitamin D can positively contribute to multiple areas…

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Help Keep Your Thyroid Nourished
Jan. 1, 2024

Help Keep Your Thyroid Nourished

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionThe human body is an amazing, elaborate creation with stunning complexity and beauty inside and out. Each and every day of breath and function, your body requires healthy n…

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Ten Things that Interfere with Thyroid Function
Jan. 1, 2024

Ten Things that Interfere with Thyroid Function

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical NutritionThyroid health and function is an intricate web of artwork throughout the body. It is not just the thyroid gland and a single signal from the brain to the thyroid. It is a …

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Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes, depression
Dec. 31, 2023

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes, depression

December 2, 2013Source:Loyola UniversityHealth SystemSummary:Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a recent study.Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, accord…

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