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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”?…
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…
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,…
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 Heart Health

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…
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…
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 …
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…
Functional Mushrooms Maitake and Cordyceps for Immune Health and Vitality
Dec. 20, 2023

Functional Mushrooms Maitake and Cordyceps for Immune Health and Vitality

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Functional mushrooms are the buzz! Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years by many cultures for health and healing. Certain mushrooms show promising health …
Mind-body practice of qigong can improve cancer-related fatigue
Dec. 17, 2023

Mind-body practice of qigong can improve cancer-related fatigue

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Fatigue is a common, debilitating and often long-term side effect of cancer as well as its treatment. Researchers at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science found that people with …
Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage
Dec. 12, 2023

Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage

FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2017Summary: Researchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and …
How pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels, which supports infant brain development
Dec. 5, 2023

How pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels, which supports infant brain development

George Mason UniversityAccording to a new study B-12 vitamins increase the presence of the micronutrient in mothers' breast milk, which is especially helpful in countries where it can be difficult to eat what is needed for the body to produc…
Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance, Plus How to Solve It
Dec. 4, 2023

Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance, Plus How to Solve It

By Jillian Levy, CHHC Electrolytes are certain nutrients (or chemicals) present in your body that have many important functions — from regulating your heartbeat to allowing your muscles to contract so you can move. The major…
A Closer Look at GI & Muscle Helper's Nutritional Power
Dec. 4, 2023

A Closer Look at GI & Muscle Helper's Nutritional Power

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition GI & Muscle Helper is an outstanding product with three uniquely combined ingredients:  glutamine, N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG), and fructo-oligosacch…
FTC “Clarifies” How It Will Censor Supplement Claims
Nov. 28, 2023

FTC “Clarifies” How It Will Censor Supplement Claims

By ANH-USAWhile the FTC appears to have backtracked slightly on its draconian campaign to censor supplement health claims, it is really a classic example of doublespeak. Action Alert!The FTC is working to conceal the remarkable truth a…
Colostrum: Liquid Gold for Immunity, Gut Health, and Athletic Recovery
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…
The Slight Edge
Nov. 28, 2023

The Slight Edge

by Jeff OlsonWe 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…
How to Prevent Deaths from Sepsis
Nov. 22, 2023

How to Prevent Deaths from Sepsis

by Max Langen and Dr. med. Petra WiechelOMNS (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…
How the antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy
Nov. 19, 2023

How the antioxidant glutathione keeps mitochondria healthy

November 8, 2023Source:Rockefeller UniversitySummary: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…
Glutathione: Why This Master Antioxidant Is So Important
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?…
Abysmally Low Nutrients in Fast Food Test Results
Nov. 15, 2023

Abysmally Low Nutrients in Fast Food Test Results

https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/low_nutrients_in_fast_foodPOSTED BY ZEN HONEYCUTT 4GS ON OCTOBER 18, 2023Moms Across America's Top Twenty Fast Food Brand Report on Minerals, Vitamin B, and Calories
Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
Nov. 12, 2023

Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy

Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
The Hidden Impact: Meds that Deplete Vitamin D and How it Affects Your Health
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 NutritionDaylight 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 …
Can You Take Multivitamins With Antibiotics?
Nov. 7, 2023

Can You Take Multivitamins With Antibiotics?

Vibrant HealthYou 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…
8,000 steps a day to reduce the risk of premature death
Nov. 7, 2023

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

University of GranadaAn 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…