Dr. Scott Olson, ND
DITCH Rough Mornings with an Evening Solution
Let’s be honest. We don’t ALWAYS hop out of bed in the mornings with a smile plastered on our face, ready to tackle the day. We ALL wake up grouchy and out of sorts from time to time. And some of us feel that way MOST mornings. But scientists have a SURPRISING solution. It turns...
[ALERT] NEW Stroke Risk Factors You NEED to Know
Strokes are devastating. They “scramble” your brain and can leave you with difficulties walking, talking, driving, or completing daily chores. As you age, your risk for one of these events grows. In fact, by the time you reach middle age, your stroke risk rises to an uncomfortable 17 percent. And the more birthdays you put...
MAILBAG: Home Remedies from Fungus to Kidney Infection
“My neighbor has a chronic kidney infection, and now her liver is becoming painful. She also has signs of toenail fungus which I feel might underlie it all. Are there any natural treatments she can try? Thanks.” – Margaret, Dayton, OH Hi Margaret, Let’s start with the toenail fungus. It probably is not associated with...
Dodge Alzheimer’s with "Seeing Red” Diet Trick
What’s for dinner tonight? It’s a deceptively simple question. Because what you decide to put on your plate actually has an ENORMOUS impact on your health…. including your brain function. Making smart food choices today can help your brain function better in the future. In fact, your diet can raise or lower your Alzheimer’s risk....
"Bright Idea" REDUCES Breast Cancer Risk
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When it comes to breast cancer, there are a lot of risk factors you can’t change. Growing older, having dense breast tissue, family history, and genetics all come to mind. But if you’re a “DOER” and want to do something to dial down your 1 in 8 chance of developing...
"Screen Time" Mistake HARMS Your Health
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, For many folks, reaching for their smartphone is the FIRST thing they do in the morning before starting the day. And putting that phone back on its charger is the LAST thing they do at night before slipping under the covers. Many of the hours in between are spent using...
Surprising Mood Trigger Accelerates Aging
If you’re diagnosed with something like cancer, heart disease, or Parkinson’s, you can rest assured that folks will be sympathetic when you share the news. In fact, the extra support you get when you do can be invaluable as you adjust to your new reality. But a societal separation between mental and physical health… along...
Are COVID Rapid Tests WORTHLESS?
Boy, how times have changed. These days when you start feeling a little under the weather, one of your first thoughts is likely, “I’ll take a COVID test, just to be sure.” But by now, you may have heard the buzz among family, friends, or online that at-home COVID tests may no longer be entirely...
REVERSE Age-Related Inflammation NATURALLY
Have you checked in with your hypothalamus lately? If you have NO clue where or even what a hypothalamus is, don’t worry. Most folks don’t. Your hypothalamus is an area deep within your brain. It produces hormones that control mood, body temperature, heart rate, and hunger. The hypothalamus is the LINK between your body’s electrical...
MAILBAG: 6 Natural Hacks to Lower Cholesterol
“I can never seem to get my cholesterol under control for very long. I try to eat pretty healthy (though I don’t deprive myself of what I enjoy eating at times). I have never been on prescription meds for it. Instead, I put myself on a strict diet whenever my doctor starts talking about cholesterol...