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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—afte…

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…

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…

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 …

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 hair befo…

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 antibiotics, heart m…

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 evidence that eating g…

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 pharmaceutical dru…

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…

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 walnuts, hemp, f…

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 cour…

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 Naples analyzed rate…

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…

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 immune system w…

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…

[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 tempor…

Wellness Resources Summer has quickly come to an end. Along with it, the enjoyments of travels and vacations, BBQs, picnics, fairs and festivals that were filled with foods on a stick, fast foods, more sugar, or the “gotta try this” indulgence. P…

COVID-19 is a respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A growing number of studies have demonstrated the importance of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and controlling COVID-19 disease severity. Authors of a new study found…

https://rdcu.be/dnxA6 Zinc plays a variety of key roles in the human body (Fig. 1). For example, it is crucial to signaling processes involved in cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis [8]. Zinc ions are required for the catalytic activ…

CrippenWellness.com As you have probably heard, optimum Vitamin D levels are important to optimum health. Not only does vitamin D help build strong, healthy bones, but recent research has show vitamin D has a beneficial effect on each of the follow…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMedicalXpress.com Researchers have identified a mechanistic link between zinc levels in humans and the risk of type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease The research, published today as a Reviewed Preprin…

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RelaxnewsPublished Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:45AM EDT The study was published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke. Healthy postmenopausal women reduce their risk of stroke if their diet is rich in potassium, according to a rese…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Nootropics, SIRT activators, biohacking, oh my! Choosing supplements to support brain health can be confusing as there is so much to choose from and consider. Here are some tips…