Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Fruit-Aisle Secret to Better Heart and Brain Health
Aging often gets a bad rap. But there are a bunch of advantages to getting older (and wiser). And honestly, it sure beats the heck out of the alternative. But we can all agree that getting older has one BIG drawback… Over the years, you start to collect illnesses. First, it could be your blood...
Knock Out Severe Knee Pain NATURALLY
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, You might know the old saying, “Walk a mile in his shoes.” Well, it’s a perfect fit when talking about knee pain. Except it might be more accurate to say, “Limp a mile.” Because all too often, when you tell someone you suffer from chronic knee pain, they blow you...
"Bright Idea" Battles Dementia WITHOUT Drugs
Mainstream medicine giving the thumbs up to a drug-free, non-invasive treatment for ANYTHING is like spotting a unicorn. But that’s precisely what’s happened with dementia. You probably already know how poor the options are for treating this disease. Heck, even the MOST enthusiastic supporter of drug therapies will admit the existing Alzheimer’s meds are a...
Trouble Focusing? The Likely Cause (and FIX)
“Hello, police? I want to report a burglary.” The thief? Big Tech. What did they steal? Our ability to focus. If you’re like a LOT of folks, you find yourself continually distracted these days. Your ability to concentrate is shot. And there’s this little rectangular box that constantly draws your attention away from the present...
Snoring Could Give You DEMENTIA?!
We sure have a lot of ways to refer to snoring here in the United States. Sawing logs, mowing hay, hitting a knot, and blowing zs are just a few that come to mind. But regardless of what you call it, snoring is serious business. And if you, or someone you love, snores, you should...
MAILBAG: Recover from Surgery FASTER
“I’m having knee replacement surgery next month. I’m very nervous. Are there any ways to speed up recovery?” – Jen, Boulder, CO There’s no doubt about it. Surgery IS stressful for the body (and mind), and it takes time to heal. But your recovery time CAN typically be reduced with a bit of extra support. Most...
Dementia Test Raises Red Flags YEARS Earlier?!
Do you get a bit worried that you have Alzheimer’s every time you forget something? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a COMMON fear as we age. After all, when you find yourself standing in the middle of a room wondering WHY you walked in there, it’s easy to think you could be headed down...
Pleasant Pick-Me-Up Supports Gut Balance
Your gut bacteria are like a little community of tiny workers. Each bug has its own job to do. And there are a LOT of the tiny little critters. In fact, scientists estimate you have about 100 trillion of these microorganisms in your digestive tract. Collectively, they’re referred to as your microbiome. The problem is...
"One and Done" Thinking Boosts THIS Deadly Risk
If you exercise most days of the week, that’s FANTASTIC! I’ll be the first to congratulate you. You’re doing FAR better than most folks, and you should be proud of yourself. But if you’re a victim of what I call “one and done” (OAD) thinking, it could lead to unintended consequences despite your daily workout....
Evade Dementia with a VITAMIN?! Study says, "YES!"
Few things are as crucial as maintaining brain health as you age. You can live with a bum knee or losing your hair. And cranking up the volume on the TV to hear your favorite shows might be annoying, but it’s manageable. However, fading brain power is a horse of a different color. It means...