Dr. Scott Olson, ND
MAILBAG: The TRUTH About the Flu Shot
“I’m nervous about catching the flu. Especially with the new COVID variant around. What can I do to avoid getting sick? What do you think about the flu shot?” – Emilia from Plainfield, IN Hi Emilia, Giving the flu shot a thumbs up or thumbs down isn’t as straightforward as it might sound. There are...
"Slow Motion" Aging Secret REVEALED
There’s a tribe in a remote part of Bolivia that technically shouldn’t exist. They’re living with chronically high inflammation levels, including C-reactive protein numbers (a measure of inflammation), that are practically off the charts. By U.S. medical standards, they should all be dropping dead of heart attacks. Instead, modern disease is virtually unknown to these...
Tame "Tummy Troubles" NATURALLY
In reality, stomach issues seldom get the attention they deserve. Most doctor’s visits are laser-focused on the “big issues” like blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol… or acute illnesses like infections. And many folks who suffer from belly troubles rarely mention them either. Some fear their doctors won’t take them seriously. Others think their...
Hit the Blood Sugar “Sweet Spot” (and STAY!)
When you’re diabetic it seems like EVERYONE (you, your loved ones, your doctor, and heck, sometimes even perfect strangers) become laser-focused on your DAILY blood sugar readings. And they are an important indicator of how you’re doing, of course. But yesterday I revealed the best way to get a TRUE handle on the disease. And...
Diabetic? Focus on THIS [NOT Daily Blood Sugar]
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, you soon start to dread “opinions.” Because suddenly EVERYONE has one, and they insist on sharing it… and their well-meaning advice… with you. And, unfortunately, much of the time, it’s bad. Sometimes it’s misleading. It’s often confusing. And, let’s face it, it’s usually just plain wrong. So, no wonder this...
Drink 8 Glasses A Day? The FINAL Answer
If I had a dollar for every time someone has asked me, “Do I need to drink eight glasses of water a day?” … well, I’d be a very wealthy man indeed. After all, we’ve heard this advice most of our lives. It’s only natural to wonder if it’s true. And my response might surprise...
[STUDY] Breathe Better with PLANT POWER
It boggles my mind that molecules in plants can CHANGE the way our bodies function. This effect is most obvious with drugs. The molecules in the opium plant, for example, activate opioid receptors in our brain and body, which block our perception of pain. Similarly, molecules in the cannabis plant activate cannabinoid receptors in our...
Mailbag: Top 3 Supplements You Should Take
“So many vitamins I feel I have to take. Is there one that covers it all? Or a top three?” Jon from Grove City, OH Hi Jon, I typically suggest a multivitamin when anyone tells me they want to take only one supplement. The reason why is simple. One of the most vital things supplements...
“Green Banana” Solution FIGHTS Fatty Liver
Don’t look now, but your liver is likely under assault. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, the livers of 30 percent of us are being overloaded with fat as you read this. The condition is called fatty liver disease (also known as NAFLD or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). And if you have...
Memory Loss: An Odd Early Warning Sign?
The human body is a marvel. Not a week goes by, that it doesn’t surprise me. And this one is no exception. New research reveals what may be the oddest early warning sign for memory loss we’ve seen yet. It’s like having a crystal ball to help you head off cognitive decline. And THIS time,...