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Jan. 15, 2024

Beyond the Thyroid: Iodine's Far-reaching Impact

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Are you on a low-salt diet or use gourmet salt? Do you avoid seafood, eggs and dairy? Have you eliminated enriched breads containing “iodate dough conditioner”?…

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Jan. 9, 2024

Any activity is better for your heart than sitting -- even sleeping

University College LondonSummary:Replacing sitting with as little as a few minutes of moderate exercise a day tangibly improves heart health, according to new research.   The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and pu…

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Jan. 7, 2024

Meal Timing, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Syndrome

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Three meals a day. Was this your meal pattern growing up? Today’s culture introduces numerous meal patterns: three meals and three snacks, grazing throughout the day,…

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Jan. 1, 2024

Current Vitamin D Recommendations Might Not Be Enough to Protect Heart Health

By Sarah Garone  Updated on November 29, 2023   New research found that many people need more than the recommended dosage of vitamin D to achieve optimal blood levels.1 Vitamin D can positively contribute to multiple areas…

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Jan. 1, 2024

Help Keep Your Thyroid Nourished

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The human body is an amazing, elaborate creation with stunning complexity and beauty inside and out. Each and every day of breath and function, your body requires healthy n…

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Jan. 1, 2024

Ten Things that Interfere with Thyroid Function

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Thyroid health and function is an intricate web of artwork throughout the body. It is not just the thyroid gland and a single signal from the brain to the thyroid. It is a …

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Dec. 31, 2023

Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes, depression

December 2, 2013Source: Loyola University Health SystemSummary:Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a recent study. Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, accord…

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Dec. 20, 2023

Functional Mushrooms Maitake and Cordyceps for Immune Health and Vitality

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition   Functional mushrooms are the buzz! Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years by many cultures for health and healing. Certain mushrooms show promising health …

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Dec. 17, 2023

Mind-body practice of qigong can improve cancer-related fatigue

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Fatigue is a common, debilitating and often long-term side effect of cancer as well as its treatment. Researchers at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science found that people with …

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Dec. 12, 2023

Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage

FeaturedNeurology ·December 8, 2017 Summary: Researchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and …

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