Dr. Scott Olson, ND
3 -Minute Countdown Method DEFEATS Diabetes
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Make a cup of tea. Read a couple of pages in a book. Watch a silly cat video. There are a bunch of things you can do in three minutes. And now scientists say defeating diabetes could be one of them. If you’re struggling with blood sugar control, your doctor...
MAILBAG: Battling Bubbly Guts? Try THIS
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I hate that I can no longer just eat whatever I want. I either seem to have indigestion, bloating, or gas. I’m always taking antacids. It’s miserable and frustrating — what else can I do besides only eating potatoes?” –– Carl, from Lincoln, NE Hi Carl, Let’s start with the...
COVID Hospitalizations PLUNGE with this “MOVE”
Remember when they said we’d just need to hunker down at home for a few weeks, and this whole COVID-19 thing would blow over? It’s safe to say they got that one wrong. In fact, it’s looking like COVID-19 is less of a visitor and more of a permanent house guest these days. That means...
THIS Supermarket Find SLOWS Cognitive Aging
You’re never going to guess what recently shocked a bunch of researchers. They were studying the effects of a certain common supplement… And it actually worked. Now you may not be a scientist yourself. But I’ll bet YOU already know that your body requires certain nutrients to function properly. Plus, as someone who regularly seeks...
Gut Bug Goblin ATTACKS Your Immune Cells [Fight BACK!]
We’ve FINALLY learned how vital it is to care for our gut bugs or microbiome over the last few years. Doctors have understood for hundreds of years that various bacteria call our gut home. But we failed to appreciate their TRUE importance. Over time, we learned that the microbiome helps us digest food to produce...
Masks Exposing You to THIS Hazardous Chemical?
One of the most effective measures you can take to avoid catching COVID-19 is to wear a mask. Some people have questioned the effectiveness of masks during the pandemic. And I do get the concerns. But long before COVID reared its ugly head, we understood they provide a good first line of defense against ALL...
DEADLY Side Effect Linked to Blood Pressure Drugs
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re on a blood pressure med you’re likely no stranger to side effects. Like all drugs hypertension meds come with a list of potential unintended consequences. But ACE Inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) can have some of the most troubling. Patients report headaches, dry coughing, and a loss of taste....
MAILBAG: Stabilize Stubborn Blood Sugars
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “I have type 2 diabetes and my numbers always seem to just be constantly yo-yoing. My doctor already has me on so many prescriptions. Are there any other steps I can take that don’t require drugs?” —Anne from Tacoma, Washington Hi Anne, Let me first caution that making any changes...
SUPERCHARGE Your Brain with a Cup of Blue
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Health doesn’t have to be that hard. Sure, you can go climb 18 flights of stairs with a 50-pound pack on your back if you WANT to. You can eat ONLY organically grown broccoli blessed by monks if you WANT to. But don’t fool yourself...
SLASH Dementia Risk with 3 Simple Moves
They say aging isn’t for sissies, and I have to agree. You lose hair where you want it. Grow it where you don’t. And EVERYTHING starts to sag. And then there’s the slowness. It’s something nearly everyone of a certain age complains about eventually. Your body moves slower. Your bowels move slower. Even your brain...