Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Trick Yourself into Drinking MORE Water
You probably know that drinking water is VITAL for good health. But most folks DON’T know that the older you get, the more water you need. There are various reasons why. Plus, you can try some tasty tricks to ensure you DO get enough. Dehydration is a leading cause of hospitalization in seniors. And a...
SHOCKING Trigger for Hard-to-Treat Hypertension
You’re locked into a battle with your high blood pressure. And currently, it’s winning. Name it, and you’ve tried it. Diet, exercise, medication… check, check, and CHECK. Heck, maybe you’ve even used a few natural therapies and STILL hit a brick wall. But your blood pressure stubbornly stays up. Or worse, KEEPS climbing. And you...
MAILBAG! The Truth About Stevia
“Is stevia as bad as other sweeteners? I’m diabetic and use it to watch my sugars.“ — Diane from Woodstock, Illinois Hi Diane, The short answer to your question is NO. Stevia is NOT as bad as the alternative artificial sweeteners. Regular Living Daily readers already know how I feel about ARTIFICIAL sweeteners. (Hint: I HATE...
Common Cooking Oil SLASHES Dementia Risk?!
We ALL desperately hope to hold on to our memory and wits as we age. Quick-witted, sharp, shrewd, savvy, on the ball, quick on the draw… I could go on and on because at least two dozen words and phrases in the English language highlight how incredibly important maintaining a steel-trap mind is to us....
Breathe Easy with THIS Lung Fix
Health professionals tend to focus on the BIG FOUR diseases: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia (Alzheimer’s). There are many good reasons for this, including helping people prevent the most common medical conditions they’re likely to encounter. But because of all this attention, some doctors and scientists tend to sweep other (equally important) conditions under...
Battling Tummy Troubles? Check Food Labels for THIS
It’s NOT your imagination. Digestive troubles ARE on the rise. Gastroenterologists confirm it. Stress, a fast-paced lifestyle, eating at odd hours, and a poor diet all likely play a part in the spike. But there’s ANOTHER sneaky trigger that countless folks are exposed to daily. A common cooking oil could be WRECKING your gut! If...
Fatigue Could Have A SURPRISING Cause (WEIRD!)
When I was younger, I thought we ALL slowed down in our senior years. I was convinced it was a natural and inevitable part of aging. And that the retirement years were essentially for putting up your feet and relaxing (because it was too exhausting to do much else). But I now realize that’s no...
The Hidden Harm of Going Vegetarian
I have a number of friends and relatives who truly believe that eating a vegetarian or vegan diet is healthier. Some have even turned vegan based on a suggestion from their doctor. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m a BIG fan of veggies. But you shouldn’t base your entire diet on them. Because when you...
Common Sleep Mistake Could Trigger CANCER
I don’t want to alarm you. But you could be a ticking cancer time bomb. In fact, we ALL could be. Because every one of us has cancer-related genes lurking inside us. But there IS a way to slow that cancer clock to a crawl. And you may even be able to stop that strike...
Mailbag! Poor Sleep? Try a Circadian Rhythm REBOOT
“Ever since I moved into my new place, I’ve been having trouble sleeping. I noticed that the lights in the apartment and the parking lot are very bright white. Could that be causing my sleep issues?” –Ted from Medina, Ohio Hi Ted, You could be onto something. The color (and intensity) of the light you’re...