Nutrition Posts
June 14, 2025
What Is Type 5 Diabetes? What You Need to Know About This New Designation
By Joe Boland
The world of diabetes research has taken a major step forward with the official recognition of type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to malnutrition. First acknowledged by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2025, type…
June 6, 2025
1 in 3 Kids Has a Chronic Health Condition That Will Follow Them to Adulthood
byDr. Joseph Mercola
One in 3 children in the U.S. now lives with a chronic health condition that will follow them into adulthood.
Asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and prediabetes are rising steadily each yea…
June 6, 2025
MAHA Commission’s Report on Childhood Chronic Disease: A Useful Start—But Far from the “Sea Change” We Need
By The ANH Team
The MAHA Commission’s new report names some of the culprits behind America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic—but will its cautious prescriptions leave the real cures stuck in the waiting room?
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June 4, 2025
Collagen Peptides and Keratin: Building Blocks for Joints, Bones, and Skin
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Feeling less bounce in your step—or in your skin? Collagen peptides and keratin are two of the most powerful structural proteins your body depends on for strength, fl…
May 31, 2025
When Good Nutrients Keep You Awake: Understanding and Managing Insomnia from Moderate to High-Dose Vitamin and Antioxidant Supplements
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Introduction: When Supplements Disrupt Sleep
An 86-year-old physician with post-COVID spike protein syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic oxidative stress sought my consultation after limited improvement under sev…
May 25, 2025
This Month on Wellness Talk
Welcome to this month's Wellness Talk with George Batista newsletter! This month, we've delved into crucial topics, from the diet-Alzheimer's link and innovative approaches to chronic disease, to the importance of turmeric for joint health and the M…
May 22, 2025
RFK Jr.: MAHA Report a ‘Clarion Call’ to End the Chronic Disease Epidemic
Ultraprocessed foods, environmental toxins, the childhood vaccination schedule, overmedicalization, a sedentary lifestyle and corporate lobbying are fueling the chronic disease epidemic in the U.S., particularly among kids, according to a new repo…
May 20, 2025
The Missing Healthy: What the Latest Supplement Hit Piece—and the Food Is Medicine Movement—Get Fatally Wrong
By The ANH Team
THE TOPLINE
The “missing healthy” are a large, invisible population using healthy diets, supplements and lifestyle medicine to maintain vibrant health—yet their experiences are largely ignored in mainstream rese…
May 17, 2025
An Integrative Orthomolecular Medicine (IOM) Approach to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Urinary Tract Infections, Renal Insufficiency, and Parkinsonism in a 94-Year-Old Patient: A Case Study
Judy Onghai, M.Ed, Ph.D., Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Highlights:
Reversal of Renal Function Decline: The patient's eGFR improved from 39 to 81 mL/min/1.73m², with significant resolution of bilateral hydronephrosis and avoidance of dialys…
May 3, 2025
Hormonal Hot Flashes: Tips to Survive the Heat
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
The transition into menopause is a challenge for many women. Hot flashes, in particular, can be disruptive, embarrassing, and distressing. Here are some recent findings that may…
May 3, 2025
Menstrual Cycle Wellness: Key Vitamins and Antioxidants
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Did you know that certain nutrients are absolutely essential for a healthy menstrual cycle? I recently wrote about key minerals and protein for menstrual cycle wellness.&nb…
May 3, 2025
Menstrual Cycle Wellness: Key Minerals and Protein
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Let’s face it—your period can feel like a monthly battle. Between the cramps, fatigue, mood swings, and cravings, it’s easy to wonder if something’s off.…
April 12, 2025
Discover Factors that Affect Male Fertility
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Over the past few generations, male fertility and sperm counts have declined in America and across the globe. Epidemiology studies show that male fertility has been decreasing s…
April 8, 2025
Study: Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Drastic Decrease in Dementia Incidence
By Joe Boland
Dementia is unfortunately an increasingly common reality for many older adults around the globe, with some experts estimating that by the year 2060, 1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year, up from roughly 514,000 per ye…
April 6, 2025
Bone Strength, Mitochondria, and Gut Health Linked
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Think strong bones are just about calcium and vitamin D? Think again. Your bones are living, ever-changing structures influenced by far more than just minerals. Mitochondrial he…
March 29, 2025
Study: Daily Omega-3 Could Enhance Healthspan, Slow Aging Process
By Joe Boland
Over the years, the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have been touted extensively in the wellness space, and now you can add another potential perk of these vital healthy fats. Specifically, research published in February 2025 highligh…
March 27, 2025
Can ADHD Be Controlled By a Change in Diet?
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
The CDC reported late last year that 15.5 million adults had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023. In other words, roughly 6 percent of all adults, or one in 16. Along with that alarming figure, 3.5 million children cur…
March 22, 2025
DHA Needed for Children's Brain Growth, Focus, and Gut Health
Omega-3 DHA is an essential and incredibly vital nutrient for health. In recent years, its importance during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and infancy has been widely recognized and supported. This is great! But, does the need for DHA stop as your child…
March 15, 2025
Best Nutrients for Detoxification Support
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You’ve probably heard about cleanses or short-term detoxes. The truth is your body detoxifies nonstop—flushing out toxins from daily exposures and natural metabolic …
March 13, 2025
Vitamins D3 and K2: Why You Need Them Together
The Interplay Between Vitamin D and K2
The interplay between vitamin D and K2 is a complex process that maintains health and promotes wellbeing. How these two pair to work synergistically is complex and fascinating. Cultures around the world inst…
March 9, 2025
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and How to Prevent and Overcome Low Vitamin B12
By Jillian Levy, CHHC
It’s estimated that up to 15 percent to 20 percent of all adults are at least marginally deficient in vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin). Some experts believe this number may actually be a lot higher, since it’s s…
March 9, 2025
The Truth About Vitamin B12: Why 'Normal' Levels May Not Be Enough
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
You trust lab results to tell you if you're healthy—but what if they don’t tell the full story? You may feel like you're aging faster, struggling with brain fog, or …
March 1, 2025
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Stress, Diabetes, Dental Health, and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Is oxidative stress an underling source of your heart’s atrial fibrillation? For many individuals, the answer may very well be - yes. The follow-up question is where is th…
Feb. 22, 2025
Remarkable Tocotrienols for Cardiovascular, Brain, Immune Health and More
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Tocotrienols, the most potent form of vitamin E, have been heavily researched over the past 40 years. They have been shown to be very powerful antioxidants and offer significant…