Nutrition Posts

May 27, 2024

Broccoli Nutrition Helps Battle Cancer, Osteoporosis & Weight Gain

By Jillian Levy, CHHC Is broccoli the healthiest vegetable? It’s certainly near the top of the list thanks to all that broccoli nutrition provides. Ask any nutritionist, medical doctor, neuropath or nutrition researcher for his or her p…
May 21, 2024

Protein Is Essential for Health: Are You Getting Enough?

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Does your diet provide you with enough protein? Many individuals need more protein than they realize! Inadequate protein can lead to subtle changes in health and metabolism affe…
May 19, 2024

Safeguarding Your Health: Medications and Nutrient Depletion

While medications play a crucial role in managing various health conditions, it's essential to be aware that some drugs may inadvertently deplete essential nutrients and electrolytes. Medications like metformin, methotrexate, and diure…
May 12, 2024

Multivitamin use may cut cancer risk in men

Private Physicians Medical Associates Among Americans 65 years and older, cancer is the second leading cause of death each year, affecting 982 out of every 100,000 people. Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to ensure you stay healt…
May 12, 2024

Trilogy: Where Science Meets Nature

It can be a real challenge to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need on a daily basis from food alone. Even with a picture-perfect diet, many of the modern agricultural processes have led to a steep drop in nutrient density in our food supp…
May 7, 2024

Recharge Your Vitality: Introducing B12+Folate

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Feeling a bit drained lately? Your body may be craving some B12 and folate! Restrictive diets and various health factors leave many deficient in these vital nutrients. From drug…
May 6, 2024

Malnutrition: 10 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & How to Overcome Them

By Rachael Link, MS, RD Malnutrition is a serious issue that affects millions around the globe. The standard American diet can lead to malnutrition too. Believe it or not, you don’t have to have protruding bones or gaunt features to be consid…
May 5, 2024

Vitamin D alters mouse gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Aalborg University in Denmark, have found that vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in mic…
May 2, 2024

Bird Flu Virus Fragments Detected in Retail Milk in U.S.

Politico reported: Bird flu virus fragments have been detected in retail milk samples across the U.S., industry groups told lawmakers on Capitol Hill, according to three people familiar with the matter. The FDA on Tuesday confirmed “some of …
April 28, 2024

Butyrate Aids Digestive Tract Health: Discover New Tributyrin Plus

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Inside your digestive tract are trillions of germs interacting with your brain, immune system, gut lining, and the nervous system in your gut. Dynamically intertwined they compr…
April 28, 2024

Gut Microbiome Balance Affects Thyroid Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Do you ever wonder why your thyroid hormone function feels off, yet tests come back normal? Numerous factors affect thyroid health and function including acute and chronic stres…
April 16, 2024

Fluoride Affects Brain Health in Children, Fertility, Thyroid Function

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The widespread, low-level use of fluoride in the American water supply has researchers and many citizens alike concerned about its long-term effects on mental and cognitive heal…
April 15, 2024

Environmental Toxins Affect Your Thyroid and Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Maintaining a healthy weight in today’s modern world is no longer as simple as maintaining healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Although these fundamental habits…
April 14, 2024

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Aids Metabolism, Detoxification, and Brain Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Are you aware of the many functions of acetyl l carnitine? This activated form of L-carnitine is well-known for its ability to support brain and nerve health. As research contin…
April 8, 2024

Big Pharma or Family Owned - Who Makes the Vitamins You Take?

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Words like “recommended by pharmacists and doctors” invokes an element of expectation and trust for quality, but did you know many of these so called “top bran…
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 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…