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By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you ever wonder about the quality of your protein that you mix up in your smoothie? Protein powders are a great way to quickly get some protein into your diet. You trust that…

By Steven Middendorp A study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a statistically significant increase in hematologic malignancy for children exposed to ionizing radiation, which is most often from CT scans. Childre…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards For decades, blood pressure guidelines in the United States have been frequently revised. Each modification has subtly redefined what constitutes hypertension, which, in the United States, is the No. 1 risk factor …

Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Introduction: From Gyms to Longevity Hubs CrossFit and other forms of high-intensity training [1-3] have transformed fitness worldwide. Athletes in their 20s and 30s push limits, but often encounter plateaus: recovery…

People who walk a lot have less back pain than people who do not walk much – and the volume is what matters most, not the intensity. Date: September 12, 2025 Source: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Summary: Walking every day c…

Date:October 1, 2025Source:University of Chicago Medical CenterSummary:Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells. Researchers showed it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, …

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The warm, sweet aroma of cinnamon in beverages or foods tickles your taste buds with an amazing array of health benefits. As a prized spice sought after for over 4000 years, Cin…

Wellness Resources is proud to celebrate 40 years of helping people live healthier lives! Since 1985, our family-owned company has been dedicated to serving you with superior quality nutritional supplements. Over the past four decades, we’ve grown, …

By Tracy Beanz and Michelle Edwards Despite the miracle that is our human body, in today’s clearly off-course world, we tend to look outside ourselves for cures. Yet, as is often the case, sometimes the greatest healers lie within, alive in the s…

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Date: August 31, 2025 Source: University of Exeter Summary:…

By Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief Introduction Orthomolecular medicine emphasizes providing the body with the optimal concentrations of essential nutrients. Yet much of clinical nutrition focuses on correcting deficiencies only afte…

byThe Defender Staff Shares of high fructose corn syrup producer Archer-Daniels-Midlan fell on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that he had persuaded Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in its drinks in the U.S. “I have been speaking…

By Jillian Levy, CHHC Folate, also known vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins needed for copying and synthesizing DNA, producing new cells, and supporting nerve and immune functions. As a water-soluble B vitamin, it’s naturally present in …

By Jefferey Jaxen “We want no mercury in the vaccine. We want no aluminum in the vaccine.” These were the words of President Trump during his opening statement when releasing the scientific findings learned to date regarding autism. It’s been j…

August 29, 2025Source:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSummary:A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus study followed almost…

By Steven Middendorp President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take action on pharmaceutical advertising. The United States is one of only two countries in the world that …

Medications for treatment of hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition of decreased thyroid hormone production from the thyroid gland, which affects about 2% of the adult population in the United States.  Millions of Americans take thyroid horm…

The U.S. government recommends 50 grams of protein per day based on a 2,000 calorie diet, an equivalent of 10% of your overall calories. This amount of protein is enough to keep you from looking emaciated, but not nearly enough to help you feel your…

Do you notice your energy lagging on a plant-based or low-protein diet? Do you feel sensitive to cold air or season changes? Do you struggle with focus, mood, motivation, or impulse control when life gets stressful? If so, your body may be running l…

As the school year nears, it's natural to start thinking about your child's focus, learning, and mood. Set them up for success with the right nutrition to support brain health, concentration, and stress tolerance. Here are some key nutrients that ca…

A Call to Action for Maternal Health Justice and Vitamin D Sufficiency by Jen Aliano, MS; Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.; and the GrassrootsHealth Vitamin D CoalitionCo-Sponsored by the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service 🔎 Highlights 89% of pr…

By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Understanding the critical importance of Bifidobacterium in an infant touches on a field that is as delicate and vital as the unfolding of a life’s first breath. Yes, laying the foundation for an infant to …

By Trevor Findley and Emily Broad Leib On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 25 into law. This bill has gotten attention for several of its components, most notably its requirement that foods containing one of a list o…

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition You have probably heard of “leaky gut” and the importance of protecting the intestinal lining. But did you know your brain has its own version of a protective shield? This remar…