Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Drive DOWN Dementia Risk Up to 40%!
When it comes to health, there’s often a certain amount of an “Oh well, there’s nothing I can do about it” attitude. I see it all the time. Someone sits in my office and tells me that a family member had heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or dementia, and they’re resigned to getting those exact same...
Mailbag: Are Detoxes Healthy?
“Are detoxes healthy? Is there one I should do to lose weight?” – Margaret Detoxification is the process of ridding your body of harmful chemicals. And the body is constantly working to detoxify itself. The major detoxification organs are the liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin. When they’re working properly, toxins are eliminated from the body....
The REAL Reason You Can’t Lose Weight
Happy New Year! If you’re like countless other folks, you’re kicking off today with the “new year, new me” promise to FINALLY lose those extra pounds. And that’s fantastic. I won’t discourage you from losing weight. It’s a great goal. But I also want you to not beat yourself up about not for not succeeding...
Helpful Hangover Cures to Ring in the New Year
Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner from time to time or a beer during the game. Or maybe you’re primarily a teetotaler. Either way, if you’re like many folks, you’ll choose to indulge in a couple of cocktails or glasses of champagne for New Year’s Eve. But if you DO let your...
The Belly Secret Behind STRONGER Bones
Osteoporosis afflicts millions of us (and NOT just women!). As bone weakens, the risk of fragility and fracture skyrockets. Hearing this, I bet your first thought is that you need to get enough calcium. But truthfully, that’s mostly just advertising. You see, your bones are much MORE than just calcium. And if you want them...
Why you should NEVER Ignore Vision Problems
Are you squinting to read this? Or maybe you’ve had some trouble reading road signs or the instructions on your medication bottles? A blurry, fuzzy outlook on the world may be doing more than just obstructing your view… New research reveals vision impairments can be an early warning sign of something far more serious. And...
Probiotic Secret SUPERCHARGES Gut Health
I’m often asked if probiotics are a good idea. And the answer to that question is a resounding “YES!” Probiotics allow you to choose specific bacterial strains and take LARGE doses to improve your health in all kinds of ways. But you shouldn’t stop there. There are many things you can do to improve your...
Pump the Brakes on Dementia and Parkinson’s
Dementia and Parkinson’s might not appear to have much in common at first glance. But it turns out they share a common adversary… EXERCISE. Regular physical activity can slow down and, in some cases, slash the severity of BOTH diseases. However, if you’re dreading grinding it out on the treadmill or climbing stairs for hours,...
MAILBAG: My UNCENSORED Opinion On Drugs
“Why are you against drugs?” – Hank Hi Hank, I’m actually NOT against drugs. I used to be, though. Before I went to naturopathic medical school, I was convinced that everything could be cured by nature ALONE and that drugs have no place in healthcare. After spending years at school and treating patients, I sang...
Surprising Depression Trigger CONFIRMED
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending TODAY celebrating with family and friends. And I hope you can finally get some good rest TONIGHT after pulling off another successful Christmas. Many of us run short on shuteye around the holidays. But if that trend continues, it can become a problem. Good quality sleep is critical for...