Dr. Scott Olson, ND
“Magical Mineral” Trick SLASHES Heart Risk
Most folks are familiar with atherosclerosis. It’s a condition that leads to the blood vessels around the heart to become gunked up with plaques. If those vessels become too clogged, it can cause a heart attack. However, many people have NOT heard of another common blood vessel disease called peripheral arterial disease or PAD. It,...
20-Minute Trick SLASHES Depression Risk
Depression is becoming more and more common. The condition effects millions every year and older folks aren’t immune from the surge. In fact, more than two million of the 34 million Americans 65 and over suffer from some form of depression. But new research reveals a 20-minute trick that can SLASH your risk. And even...
TAME Your Irregular Heartbeat with This FIX
Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is an irregular heart rhythm. It’s where the atria (part of the heart) beats uncontrollably and out of sync with the rest of the heart. Folks with the condition may feel a “flutter” in their chest or that their heart is racing nonstop. What CAUSES a-fib has long been a mystery. But...
Common Food Additive THREATENS Your Heart
The funny thing about ultra-processed foods is everyone KNOWS they’re BAD for their health. Yet they eat them anyway. Whether it’s potato chips, donuts, chicken nuggets, or frozen TV meals, these fake foods harm your blood sugar, brain, mood, and more. Even worse, a steady diet of the junk literally shortens your lifespan. But now...
The Gut Secret You HAVEN'T Heard About (Easy!)
Once we do something often enough, it’s easy for it to become old habit. This can be especially true when it comes to the pills we take. You get up, have your coffee, eat breakfast, and take your morning vitamins. You get ready for bed, brush your teeth, and take your nighttime supplements. But if...
Fear falling? Try THIS Trick!
When you were young, you didn’t give falling a second thought. You raced through life with your feet planted solidly on the ground. But if you’re like a lot of folks, aging has changed that. You now FEAR falling because it’s a very REAL threat. With every passing year, taking a tumble becomes a greater...
Mailbag: Conquer Exercise Anxiety to Ease Joint Pain
“You’ve said exercise is good for joint pain, but it’s just so hard to get moving when I’m in pain. What can I do?” -Mike from Milwaukee, WI Hi Mike, I KNOW it sounds contradictory to say that exercise can reduce joint pain. It IS counterintuitive. But it’s also been proven effective in study after...
Natural "Vision Cocktail" Saves Eyesight
When battling vision loss, you can practically SEE your independence being stolen from you. And as your eyesight fades, so does your quality of life. Even worse, if age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the cause, it’s pretty much guaranteed to get worse. But that’s not always the case. Because natural medicine has a little secret...
Delicious Solution DODGES Depression
In general, older folks are more content than younger people. After all, we’ve seen and SURVIVED a lot through the years. That tends to make us more resilient. But no one is made from stone. And we ALL get depressed from time to time. Heck, simply watching the news these days can send you spiraling...
FDA ADMITS This Drug Is a DUD
Recently, the FDA made a shocking announcement. An over-the-counter (OTC) drug, approved by the agency long ago… (AND sold to us for over 20 years!) Doesn’t work. Yup, you read that right. It’s USELESS. But it’s not even THAT fact that has my head spinning. It’s what they had to say about how correcting the...