Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Mailbag! 6 Easy Tips for Calming Hyperthyroidism
I live with hyperthyroidism and was wondering if there were any natural ways to help manage it. –Sam from Paris, TX Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland becomes overactive and starts sending out too much thyroid hormone. Most people who have hyperthyroidism have it because of an autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease. If you have...
“Z Solution” Prevents AND Shortens Colds!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, My son called me yesterday and told me he had a cold. Normally I wouldn’t be happy to hear that news, but in this era of COVID, I heaved a sigh of relief when he told me that’s all he had. But my son isn’t the only one suffering –...
Big Pharma FAILS Their Own COVID Test?!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There is no better marketing team on earth than the guys that work for Big Pharma. And one of the best things that could ever happen for them is off-label prescribing. This is a type of treatment where doctors will prescribe a drug that’s normally used for one condition to...
Dual-Purpose Veggie DEFEATS High Blood Pressure and More!
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Once you reach a certain age, staying healthy often feels impossible. You worry about your blood sugar… your blood pressure… keeping a strong memory… And before you know it, you’ve made yourself sick just trying to keep up with it all! But now, there’s an easier way to get a...
Insomnia Solution HIDDEN in Your Backyard!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. In fact, I’d go even further and say there’s almost NOTHING more vital for your health. Rest strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, and so much more. But if you’re one of the...
Delicious Treat SLASHES High Blood Pressure
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Trying to get the perfect blood pressure can really wear you down. The never-ending hours on the treadmill… the risky drugs from your mainstream doc… And what does it get you? Some barely-moved numbers and a long list of side effects. Plus, all the stress of managing it just ends up...
Ancient “Birdseed” Grain FIGHTS Anemia
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, One of the best parts of my morning is watching the birds as I sip my coffee. There’s something about the antics of these creatures that brings joy to my heart. And believe it or not, one of the same foods they enjoy also contains a secret to fighting anemia....
Mailbag! How to Prevent a Stroke
A few months ago, I had a stroke and I want to do what I can to prevent another one. What would you suggest? –Peter from Alberta, MN Peter, A stroke can be debilitating. But the great news is, forms of physical therapy have been shown to bring back most patients’ function. I say that...
Coffee DEFEATS Common Winter Condition (Wow!)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you noticed that mainstream health gurus want to take away everything that makes you happy? I’m not sure where this puritanical bent to health comes from. It’s like they assume that if you like something, then it MUST BE BAD for you. And nothing gets a worse rap than...
Can These 3 Eye Diseases PREDICT Dementia Risk?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’m old enough to remember a time when the only way to know whether someone had Alzheimer’s disease was to perform an autopsy. And in truth, it wasn’t that long ago. Today we have all sorts of ways to tell whether you have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including PET and...