Nutrition Posts

July 22, 2024

Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration

Date: July 16, 2024 Source: NIH/National Eye Institute Summary: In a new analysis of data, researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macu…

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July 21, 2024

How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

ByArlin Cuncic, MA Updated on February 21, 2023 Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS   We all have a threshold for being uncomfortable. How high that threshold is varies from person to person. The higher your threshold, the m…

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July 21, 2024

R-Alpha Lipoic Acid Enhances Brain and Metabolic Wellness

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: Nerve Health and Cognitive Support: RALA improves nerve sensation, comfort, and cognitive function by protecting neurons from oxidative stress. Antioxidant…

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July 15, 2024

9 Signs You Have Magnesium Deficiency and How to Treat It

By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN January 29, 2023 Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue. Not only does magnesium help regulate calcium, potassium and sodium, but it’…

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July 15, 2024

MAGNESIUM

by Carolyn Dean, MD, ND (OMNS Nov 9, 2017) Even though I've spent the last 20 years focused on one mineral, magnesium, it's made me a generalist, not a specialist, because magnesium does so much for the body. Most people are deficient in magnesium.…

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July 10, 2024

Nitrate Supplementation: Beetroot Juice May Improve Postmenopausal Women’s Heart Health

By Joe Boland July 3, 2024 Can a glass of beetroot juice a day keep the doctor away? According to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition, it just may help postmenopausal women avoid a visit to the cardiologist. That’s beca…

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July 8, 2024

Are Gummy Vitamins Good for You? Discover the Truth

By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Article Highlights: •  Added Sugar: Gummy vitamins often contain high amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients, making them less beneficial than they appear. &bul…

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July 8, 2024

On Ultra-Processed Content

Cal Newport June 19, 2024 When I visited London last month, a large marketing push was underway for the paperback edition of Chris van Tulleken’s UK bestseller, Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food&hell…

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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…

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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…

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