Dr. Scott Olson, ND
BAN Bloat Over the Holidays [TOP 7 Triggers]
The holiday season is jam-packed with tasty temptations, from mouthwatering main courses to decadent desserts. But loading up on certain foods can leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Knowing which are MOST likely to trigger tummy troubles BEFORE you indulge can help you keep the celebration going. When presented with so many rich and delicious...
Artificial Light HARMS Your Health [SHOCKING!]
Nature almost always gets it right. But when humans try to follow in its footsteps…well, let’s just say we OFTEN fail miserably. A glaring example is how we try to mimic daylight in our homes. Artificial lights just don’t cut it to support our health. And now a new study reveals one MORE critical reason...
New Nut Research SILENCES Critics
Nutcrackers and the holidays go together like horses and carriages. And yet the tasty snacks those colorful wooden soldiers were created to open are regularly vilified for their fat content. The truth is, these tasty tidbits are brimming with health-BOOSTING benefits. In fact, new research reveals this HIGH-FAT food has one benefit that’s bound to...
“Nose Training” Trick Supercharges Your Memory
It happens in an instant. You smell fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies, and a memory of baking with your mother in your childhood home is triggered. Our sense of smell and our memory are closely intertwined. In fact, the scents that surround us play a role in how our brains encode and store memories. And it...
3 Thanksgiving Dinner Myths REVEALED (Surprising!)
We can all agree that the best part of Thanksgiving is the MEAL itself. But the next best part has to be all the tall TALES told around the dinner table as everyone shares their favorite bits of family lore. Some of them are true. And some… well… let’s just say we ALL have an...
Mailbag: Should You Get a Vaccine Booster?
“Do I really need to get a new COVID shot? I already have the first one.” – Carol from Cape Coral, FL Dear Carol, You’re not alone. It can be difficult to decide whether or not to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. So, let’s look at some things I advise patients to consider before getting a...
A WARNING for Night Owls
Do you thrive after dark and struggle to wake up early? If so, your late-night tendencies could put you at greater risk of developing diabetes. Emerging research shows that night owls—those who prefer staying up late and sleeping longer—have higher odds of metabolic disorders than early birds. But it’s NOT your fault. And you CAN...
The Not-So-Secret Fall SUPERFRUIT
There’s no denying it. Fall is HERE. The temperature has dropped, the leaves are falling, and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s the time of year when we take stock of our lives. And, in the not-so-distant past, we celebrated the bounty of our fields. But there’s one food harvested from those fields...
6 Superfoods for Your Thanksgiving Menu
If you’re like many folks, your Thanksgiving menu is practically set in stone. But, unfortunately, as delicious and time-honored as it is, America’s favorite meal is often FAR from healthy. So, why not try something different this year? Adding even a few fall superfoods to your Thanksgiving menu can TRANSFORM your favorite meal of the...
Your CLEAN Home Is Hiding a DIRTY Secret
They say cleanliness is next to Godliness. That means having a clean house is heavenly, right? Well, yes AND no. It turns out your sparkling clean home could be hiding a hazardous secret. It turns out your kitchen floor—that’s clean enough for you to eat off of—could also be increasing your cancer risk. Research revealed...