Nutrition Posts
July 6, 2024
Complete List of Superfoods to Add to Your Diet
June13,2024
Ancient cultures have been leaning on superfoods for ages, reaping the many nutritional benefits. And in today’s world, health-minded individuals are still incorporating these age-old foods into their diets as a way to m…
July 6, 2024
Power Up: How Mitochondrial Health Influences Aging and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
Mitochondria and Energy Production: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells. They are vital for energy, metabolism, hormone production, and immune regulat…
July 5, 2024
Beat the Bite - Avoid Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
Summer is rapidly approaching, and the great outdoors is beckoning you. Camping, hiking in the woods, reading a good book under a tree, and walking your dog along a less-traveled path can set you up for one of the most debilitating vector-borne di…
June 23, 2024
4 Nutrients to Beat the Summer Heat
The "dog days of summer" have arrived, and with the heat comes new nutritional challenges. Weekend warriors, the elderly, children, and those with outdoor jobs need to take extra care to replenish their bodies in the heat. In addition to water intak…
June 19, 2024
Berberine Supports Cholesterol, Neuroprotection, Butyrate and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Berberine is a remarkable phytonutrient that has been used in traditional healing for centuries. As we continue to explore its benefits, you will find it is a versatile …
June 6, 2024
Fisetin: The Natural Senolytic for Anti-Aging and Healthy Living
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Fisetin is an amazing phytonutrient that supports healthy aging in multiple ways. It is a powerful senolytic that provides stellar antioxidant protection for the brain and inter…
June 6, 2024
Annual Collection of Top Vitamin D Publications
William B. Grant, PhD
OMNS (Feb 27, 2024) The year 2023 marks 100 years after Elmer McCollum discovered vitamin D [1]. For the first 80 years after the discovery, vitamin D was mostly known for its role in regulating the absorption and metabolism o…
June 5, 2024
Researchers plan to retract landmark Alzheimer’s paper containing doctored images
Senior author acknowledges manipulated figures in study tying a form of amyloid protein to memory impairment
4 Jun 2024
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ByCharles Piller
Authors of a landmark Alzheimer’s disease research paper published in Nature in 200…
June 3, 2024
Gut Symptoms Precede Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Chances are you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, or another chronic neurodegenerative disease. Have you ever wondered how and why these disorders …
May 27, 2024
Can diet help with advanced breast cancer? All indications are positive
Date:May 22, 2024Source:University of Rochester Medical CenterSummary:Results of a small study showed that a whole-food, plant-based diet followed by women with stage 4 breast cancer improved several measures of health, including levels of cancer gr…
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…