By Steven Middendorp HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paused a clinical trial funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) for a COVID-19 oral vaccine made by Vaxart. Kennedy said, “While it is crucial tha…
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…
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition When you think about your heart health, things like cholesterol, blood pressure, or heart rate likely come to mind. However, the health of your entire cardiovascular system depe…
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards In the remarkable human body, the vagal nerves, also known as the vagus nerve, act as a conduit, carrying signals between your brain, heart, and digestive system. As the longest nerve in the body, the vag…
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…
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition What Are Endothelial Cells? Endothelial cells form the inner lining of blood vessels, providing a smooth surface for efficient blood flow. Spanning approximately 60,000 mi…
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition One antioxidant stands out above other nutrients for a few reasons. Perhaps it is because of its unusual name or remarkable function in helping your body make new mitochondria. …
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a powerful, vitamin-like compound discovered in the late 1960s and recognized as a key nutrient for cellular health and longevity. It plays an …
A little: good. Just a little more: bad Commentary by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD OMNS (July 31, 2023) Most clinicians are familiar with the concept that when a little is good, more is often better, but a lot is still reliably toxic. This results in th…
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards Melatonin—a hormone essential for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm, or internal 24-hour clock—is crucial for healthy sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological changes. Produced by the …