Dr. Scott Olson, ND
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...
The SECRET to Healthy Snacking Revealed
I love Christmas Eve. It’s always so peaceful. The calm before the storm. But before you tuck into bed tonight with those visions of sugarplums dancing in your head I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about SNACKING. Don’t worry, I’m not going to discourage it. In fact, healthy snacking is a...
Don’t Make THIS Coffee Mistake (Packs on Pounds!)
You’ll LOVE this news If you enjoy a good cup of coffee like I do. New research confirms coffee can help you keep your weight in check. But there’s one mistake you can make that DESTROYS the fat-burning benefits of our favorite morning brew. I’m talking about dumping sugar into your mug, of course! A...
Battle Age-Linked Brain Shrink NATURALLY
Our brains go through many changes as we age. One of the most common is a process called atrophy. It’s when our brain slowly shrinks. We’re told this is a “normal” part of getting older and there’s nothing much we can do about it. But that’s simply NOT true. In fact, there are ways to...
Shining a Light on the Mystery of Digestion
If you’ve ever wondered how long your food takes to go from your mouth to your behind, you’re NOT alone. It’s something most folks are curious about. In fact, I’ve had many folks ask me that precise question recently. But the answer is more complex than you might imagine. Foods are broken down and absorbed...
Forgetful? Check Your Fridge for this MEMORY Thief
Feeling forgetful lately? It could be missing appointments. Or you’re blanking on names. But no matter WHAT form your memory problems take, one thing’s for sure… they’re frightening. So, figuring out what’s behind them is priority number one. But with so many possible triggers, from chronic high blood pressure to lack of exercise, the cause...
Mailbag: Beat Back Pain WITHOUT Risky Drugs
“I’m always taking ibuprofen for lower back pain. Is there something else for relief?” – Sandra Hi Sandra, Ibuprofen is relatively safe for short periods (a week or so), but then some serious side effects can kick in. Because despite being an over-the-counter medication, it can irritate the stomach, harm the kidneys, raise your risk...
An Apple A Day DOES Keep the Doc Away
If you ask me, moms are equipped with superpowers. Look at how they manage to successfully juggle caring for kids, homes, and even husbands… and somehow make it look EASY. And then there’s the fact that mom always seems to KNOW the right things to do. Like how you should eat your fish because it’s...