Dr. Scott Olson, ND
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...
“Stride Secret” SUPERCHARGES Your Walks
I bet you’ve been told you should be walking 10,000 steps a day. And if you’re like most folks, you assume that widely quoted figure was arrived scientifically after YEARS of study and research. But it turns out we’ve all been hoodwinked. A guy just made that number up. I’m serious. One guy essentially picked...
Hidden “Everywhere” Chemical Busts Up Blood Sugar Control
I’m passionate about avoiding the harmful effects of sugar. In fact, I’m so concerned about the damage our over-consumption of the sweet stuff is doing to our health that I wrote an entire book on the subject called Sugarettes. But even though I take a firm stance about steering clear of sugar, I have an...
“Hobby Hero” Slashes Dementia Risk
Hard headed. Thick skulled. The phrases we use to talk about our heads could make you think they’re tough. But the truth is your brain beneath that thick skull is vulnerable. In fact, it’s under constant threat from modern living. Environmental chemicals, inflammatory sugars, harmful vegetable oils, and other junk foods do damage daily. And...
MAILBAG: Don’t Miss These Dementia Red Flags
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “How can I spot the difference between normal forgetfulness and signs of dementia?” –– Murphy, from Gatlinburg, TN Hi Murphy, Most of us start to have some minor memory complaints as we age. For example, I struggle with tip-of-the-tongue brain burps. I know the word I’m looking for, but I...
Deny Death with LONGEVITY Prescription
I’ve never owned a crystal ball. And I can’t see into the future. But I’m still going to make a prediction about you. With each passing year, you’ll fight tooth and nail to stay healthy. Diet, exercise, health trends… you intend to keep up with it all. Whatever it takes to stay in the best...
BELLY Secret Could EASE COVID-19 Severity?
I bet you’re sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. In fact, you were probably fed up with it YEARS ago. Most of us were. But the reality is we’re stuck with this bug right now… and likely for a long time to come. In fact, most infectious disease experts say we’ll likely have to...
Heart-Supporting Nutrient FIGHTS Fatigue
Ever had one of those “DUH!” moments? You know the kind I’m talking about. The puzzle pieces fall into place and you think, “I should have thought of that before.” Well, I had one of my own a few weeks ago. A good friend told me she was feeling so much better after I suggested...