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Dec. 16, 2024
Pterostilbene: A Timeless Health Tonic for Longevity and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Pterostilbene is an ancient, prized health tonic that has gained considerable recognition over the last 20 years. It belongs to a rare class of antiaging and longevity-promoti…
Dec. 12, 2024
CDC recommends Hep B vaccine for pregnant women, removes safety warnings
By Sharyl Attkisson | December 8, 2024
The following information is from Children’s Health Defense.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its 2025 immunization schedule, recommending a new Hepatitis …
Dec. 8, 2024
A Paradigm Shift in Epidemic and Chronic Disease Management
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic and the American (and global) chronic disease epidemic have exposed critical failures in the current medical system, particularly within institutions like the FDA, CDC, and NIH. …
Dec. 5, 2024
Boost Your Holiday Health: Tips for Mood, Digestion, Immunity, and More
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” “Bah Humbug!” Which one describes you? The onset of winter with the shortest daylight hours of the…
Dec. 5, 2024
Best Supplements to Survive Holiday Foods, Travel, and Stress
Wellness Resources
Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with many wonderful things. Yet, individuals may find themselves feeling stressed out with different foods, travel, immune challenges, and stress. These all affect health and wellbeing. Pl…
Nov. 25, 2024
Less than 50% of many prenatal supplements have the adequate amount of choline and iodine
Date:November 21, 2024Source:University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampusSummary:New research reveals many prenatal vitamins don't contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy, while others contain harmful levels of t…
Nov. 21, 2024
(STUDY) Chemicals used to grow food linked to prostate cancer
By Sharyl Attkisson | November 16, 2024
The following information is from Children’s Health Defense.
A new study published in journal Cancer links over 20 commonly used agricultural chemicals to increased pro…
Nov. 19, 2024
Arabinogalactan Boosts Lymph Flow and Immunity
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
The lymph system plays a vital role in fluid balance, detoxification, and immune defense.
Nutrients like arabinogalactan enhance lymph flow, immune cell activity, and o…
Nov. 17, 2024
New Study: Limiting Sugar Consumption In Utero and in Childhood Prevents Chronic Diseases Later in Life
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
A mother’s nutrition during pregnancy and her child’s nutrition in the first two years of life (the first 1000 days from conception to age two) are crucial elements in a child’s neurodevelop…
Nov. 14, 2024
Father's gut microbes affect the next generation
Date:May 1, 2024Source:European Molecular Biology LaboratorySummary:Researchers changed the composition of the gut microbiota in male mice through common antibiotics, inducing a condition called dysbiosis, and found that: - Mouse pups sired by a dys…
Nov. 12, 2024
High levels of omega-3, omega-6 may protect against cancer
Fish oil supplements could help guard against overall risk of developing cancer
Date:
November 4, 2024
Source:
University of Georgia
Summary:
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, n…
Nov. 12, 2024
Ozempic, Similar Weight Loss Drugs Linked to 162 Deaths in U.S.
According to data from the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), adverse reaction reports linked to weight loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, increased by 40% in six months.
byDr.…
Nov. 12, 2024
Skeletal muscle health amid growing use of weight loss medications
Editorial in The Lancet highlights the critical importance of muscle mass with weight loss medications
Date:
October 25, 2024
Source:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Summary:
A recent article highlights the critical importance of skele…
Nov. 11, 2024
Protect Your Gut Mucosal Barrier for Immune Health and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Do you find yourself aging faster with an expanding list of health concerns? At the forefront of staying well and having strong immune resiliency is the integrity of the mucosal…
Nov. 9, 2024
American Healthcare: Corrupt, Broken and Lethal
Richard Gale and Gary Null
Progressive Radio Network, August 21, 2024
For a nation that prides itself on being the world’s wealthiest, most innovative and technologically advanced, the US’ healthcare system is nothing less than a dis…
Nov. 5, 2024
The Truth About Sugar Substitutes: Are Stevia, Sucralose, and Saccharin Safe?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Do you read food labels? Do you use products marketed as low in sugar or made with a sugar substitute? Do you trust they are the best choice for your health? Food labels provide…
Nov. 2, 2024
Industry Scandal: The Loss of Nutrients
By Dr Joseph Mercola
The documentary "Industry Scandal: The Loss of Nutrients" exposes how modern farming practices and seed hybridization have dramatically reduced the nutritional content of our fruits and vegetables over the past 60 years.
The…
Oct. 31, 2024
Patients in Alzheimer’s Drug Trials Not Told About Risks
By Sharyl Attkisson | October 30, 2024
The following information is from Public Citizen.
Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, is calling for federal officials to investigate troubling practices in recent Alzheimer&…
Oct. 28, 2024
Boost Your Digestive Power for Better Nutrient Absorption and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Occasional indigestion or a decline in digestive power can make enjoying your favorite foods uncomfortable. Poor digestion may cause embarrassing gas or a sudden need to rush to…
Oct. 25, 2024
Vitamin D: A key player in COVID‐19 immunity
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-024-01578-w
As of July 2024
775,754,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19
13,578,710,228 vaccine doses had been administered
It is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms while others do not,
…
Oct. 24, 2024
How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
by Keila DePape, McGill University
Reduced thymic cellularity and altered T cell development in CypKO mice. Credit: Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9582
As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the su…
Oct. 24, 2024
Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools
By Steven Middendorp
A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a c…
Oct. 21, 2024
Vitamin B12 identified as a potential therapeutic agent in the prevention and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Provided by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association
Acute pancreatitis (AP), which affects people of all ages, is one of the leading causes of hospital admission due to gastrointestinal diseases. Approximately 20% of …
Oct. 21, 2024
MTHFR Gene and The Importance of Methyl B12 and Methyl Folate
By Wellness Resources
Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans have a variation in the MTHFR gene? This small genetic difference can significantly affect how your body processes key nutrients like folate and vitamin B12. The MTHFR gene is importan…