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April 3, 2024
10 At-Home Self-Care Techniques to Boost Your Immunity (and Mood)
Vibrant Health
As we slowly get used to this new form of ‚normal‚ around social distancing, many of us are wondering what we can do to stay healthy, ward off germs, and keep our immune system strong. You‚ve already limited your ou…
April 2, 2024
Berberine Activates Fat Burning
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Have you ever tried a “cold water plunge” or taken cold showers to boost your metabolism? If the idea of jumping into freezing water or enduring a cold blast in the …
March 25, 2024
Mechanism by which exercise strengthens bones and immunity
UT Southwestern Medical CenterSummary:
Scientists have identified the specialized environment, known as a niche, in the bone marrow where new bone and immune cells are produced. The study also shows that movement-induced stimulation is required for…
March 25, 2024
Bone Health Depends on Calcium, Team Player Nutrients and Gut Flora
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Calcium is the most abundant, essential mineral in the human body. The body contains on average two to three pounds of calcium with 99 percent found in the bones and teeth.…
March 25, 2024
The Bone Drug Facade
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Do you ever wonder what your bones look like when it comes to bone density, especially if you take a drug for osteoporosis? I recently had the opportunity to hear eye-openi…
March 24, 2024
Butyrate Aids Digestive Tract Health: Discover New Tributyrin Plus
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
nside your digestive tract are trillions of germs interacting with your brain, immune system, gut lining, and the nervous system in your gut. Dynamically intertwine…
March 19, 2024
How To Fit a Healthy Lifestyle into a Busy Schedule
Dr. Ryan Barragree and Dr. Christian Busch
We all know that living a healthy lifestyle is essential for our overall well being, but it can be hard to fit it into your already busy lifestyle. With work, family, and other commitments taking up so muc…
March 19, 2024
Magnesium Benefits for Heart Health, Performance and Sleep
By Ethan Boldt
March 20, 2024
Magnesium is a critical mineral involved in many aspects of our health, and there are plenty of magnesium benefits for health. Meanwhile, low levels have been linked to several conditions, such as Alzhe…
March 18, 2024
Study Finds Maternal Inflammation Risk Factors Associated With Children’s Behavioral, Emotional Regulation
By Joe Boland
February 7, 2024
We know that inflammation is a natural response to foreign invaders in the body, and we also know that chronic inflammation can cause a host of problems. What has not been fully examined is how inflamm…
March 18, 2024
Resolving Colds to Advanced COVID with Methylene Blue
OMNS (Feb 4, 2023) Linus Pauling first coined the word "orthomolecular" in an article he wrote in the journal Science in 1968. Quite simply, ortho means correct or right, and molecular refers to the simplest building block of any substance…
March 18, 2024
B3 in the Crosshairs—Should You Worry?
From Ronald Hoffman, MD, ANH-USA Board President and Medical Director
This past week we were regaled with headlines like:
High levels of niacin may increase heart risk—NBC News
Too much niacin may be bad for the heart—U.S. News and …
March 18, 2024
How Methylene Blue’s Antioxidants Can Slow Cognitive Decline
By Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD
Although Methylene Blue isn’t a new antioxidant, medical professionals and researchers are finding powerful new ways to use this synthetic dye in the human body. Studies have shown that …
March 15, 2024
Drug Makers Now Targeting 6-Year-Olds With Popular Weight-Loss Shots
Manufacturers of the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are gearing up to market their drugs to children as young as 6. Experts caution that the drugs’ long-term risks are unknown and may exacerbate our “toxic diet cu…
March 10, 2024
Berberine Naturally Helps Metabolic Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Berberine is a plant-derived polyphenol that has become increasingly popular for metabolic health, gut health, and weight management. Recent research confirms the many bene…
March 10, 2024
Ozempic Side Effects Include Pancreatitis, Stomach Paralysis, Thyroid Cancer
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Hollywood, sports, and political celebrities often endorse pharmaceuticals. You've seen the ads. Recently, several Hollywood celebrities like Oprah, Sharon Osbourne and oth…
March 6, 2024
Yogurts Can Now Make Limited Claim That They Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk, FDA Says
CNN Health reported:
In a decision nearly five years in the making, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the feder…
March 3, 2024
Common origin behind major childhood allergies
August 29, 2023
Source: University of British Columbia
Summary:
Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early l…
March 3, 2024
Hay Fever: Natural Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
By Kathleen McCoy, BS
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Fresh-cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies&nb…
March 3, 2024
National Nutrition Month: How Nutritious Is Your Diet?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Happy 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…
Feb. 25, 2024
NY Bill Would Allow Children to Consent to Medical Procedures
By Steven Middendorp
A 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…
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…
Feb. 25, 2024
BMJ Study: Exercise is Twice as Effective as Anti-Depressants at Treating Depression
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
In 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…
Feb. 25, 2024
Niacinamide: An Antioxidant for Pancreas and Liver
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Vitamin 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…