Dr. Scott Olson, ND
"Brain Drain" Myth Is FINALLY Put to Bed?
Adults typically fall into one of two groups. You either grew up with parents insisting that too much screen time would “rot your brain.” Or you WERE the parent imparting that sage “brain drain” wisdom to your kids. (Or both.) For those of us of a certain age, television was the culprit. But the internet...
SHOCKING Discovery About a Common Sweetener
For years, we’ve been fed a lie. Artificial sweetener ads show folks having fun and enjoying foods and drinks without a shred of worry about what they’ll do to their waistlines. It’s a cruel trick. There’s not a shred of evidence that these fake sugars do any such thing. In fact, growing evidence suggests they...
Surprising Blood Sugar DANGER Signs
You’re not diabetic, so there’s no need to worry about your blood sugar, right? WRONG. The fact is your blood sugar levels don’t give a darn about your diabetes diagnosis. OR your lack of one, in this case. Either way, they’ll go right ahead, doing their damage to your blood vessels, nerves, and arteries. You...
The TRUTH About Cooking in Cast Iron
I have a neighbor who always cooks with cast iron. He tells me that he does this so he can make sure he’s getting enough iron. So is my neighbor onto something or not? You might be surprised by the answer. Yes, using cast-iron cookware DOES add some iron to your diet. The iron seeps...
Nature's Way to CRUSH Urinary Tract Infections
Ladies, urinary tract infections (UTIs) aren’t just a young girl’s problem. In fact, 10 percent of women over 65 get one YEARLY. But it gets worse. That number TRIPLES for women over 85. And guys, you’re not off the hook either. By the time men pass 80, they too, have a 10 percent chance of...
MAILBAG: Cardio or Strength for Healthy Aging?
“Is cardio or strength training more important for seniors?” – Bill, from Irving, TX Hi Bill, Typically, my answer to this question is simple: they’re BOTH vital for healthy aging. But if pushed, I’d have to say that maintaining muscle mass with strength training is THE most critical factor for aging adults. Maintaining Strength is...
Waning Muscle Strength Is a Hidden Warning
Losing some strength is a natural part of aging. That’s when you start to slow down a little. But there’s a fine line between normal muscle loss and too much. When you start to have a lot of trouble getting up, walking, sitting down, or gripping things in your hand, you may have CROSSED that...
Shocking Study Will Have You Swearing Off Fries
Put down that fast food bag. And step away from the French fries. I promise, you’re going to want to read this BEFORE you take another bite. Because those foods could be doing FAR worse than just adding to your muffin top and thunder thighs. In fact, this new research might have you swearing off...
Does Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Health? (Surprising)
Red itchy eyes, burning lungs, a hacking cough… If you live in one of the (at least) 13 U.S. states stuck under a smoky haze from the blazing wildfires in Canada, you’re likely feeling its effects every time you step outside. The blanket of noxious smoke hanging over the Northeast and Midwestern parts of the...
Hay Fever Fix STOPS Allergy Symptoms? (STRANGE)
It’s hay fever season again. This year it kicked off with a much, earlier-than-usual bang in early March after a warm start to the season. And for many folks, the misery continues with medium to high pollen counts leaving them a sniffling, sneezing, eye-watering MESS. Unfortunately, many are convinced seasonal allergies are Allegra or Claritin...