Nutrition Posts

Oct. 28, 2024

Boost Your Digestive Power for Better Nutrient Absorption and Gut Health

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Occasional indigestion or a decline in digestive power can make enjoying your favorite foods uncomfortable. Poor digestion may cause embarrassing gas or a sudden need to rush to…

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Oct. 25, 2024

Vitamin D: A key player in COVID‐19 immunity

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10787-024-01578-w As of July 2024 775,754,322 confirmed cases of COVID-19 13,578,710,228 vaccine doses had been administered It is unclear why some patients develop severe symptoms while others do not, …

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Oct. 24, 2024

Experts Say Nutrition Education Is ‘Limited or Completely Absent’ in Medical Schools

By Steven Middendorp   A panel of medical experts has stated that nutrition education is largely “limited or completely absent from the requirements for most medical specialties in graduate medical education.” The authors make a c…

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Oct. 21, 2024

Vitamin B12 identified as a potential therapeutic agent in the prevention and treatment of acute pancreatitis

Provided by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association  Acute pancreatitis (AP), which affects people of all ages, is one of the leading causes of hospital admission due to gastrointestinal diseases. Approximately 20% of …

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Oct. 21, 2024

MTHFR Gene and The Importance of Methyl B12 and Methyl Folate

By Wellness Resources Did you know that nearly 60% of Americans have a variation in the MTHFR gene? This small genetic difference can significantly affect how your body processes key nutrients like folate and vitamin B12. The MTHFR gene is importan…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Watchdog: how to spot fake labels and buy ‘real’ organic

By Sharyl Attkisson | October 13, 2024  The following is from Children’s Health Defense. As the organic food industry grows, concerns about fraudulent labeling have also increased. Mark Kastel, an organic industry watchdog, explains…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Do You Need a Multivitamin? What Science Says About Brain Health and Memory

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Have you ever wondered if you need a multiple vitamin? I often hear people say, “I eat well and feel fine. Do I really need to take vitamins?” As the conversation co…

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Sept. 30, 2024

Body Trivia: Discover the Amazing Facts About Your Body

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition The human body is an orchestration like none other! From a cellular perspective, the individual organs and tissues, and how it all comes together to make you is an extraordinary…

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Sept. 23, 2024

Sen. Johnson Roundtable: “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion”

Senator Ron Johnson and a panel of experts provide a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century within public sanitation, agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries which impact t…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Keratin: The Key to Stronger, Healthier Hair

Keratin is a naturally occurring protein that plays a key role in the structure, strength, and overall health of hair. It forms the building blocks of your hair, providing the resilience and durability needed to withstand environmental stressors, he…

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