Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Mailbag! RELIEF for Annoying Night Sweats
I get night sweats so bad I have to get up and change my clothes and sheets, not just once but two to three times a night. Do you have any advice for this? –Petra from Boise, ID Petra, There are two main types of night sweats: hormonal and non-hormonal. Hormonal night sweats are caused...
Skipping These Four Foods TRIPLES Your Dementia Risk
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Think about any nine of your friends. According to current statistics, at least one of them will be diagnosed with dementia. And with the way things are, that number could just keep going up. While we have done wonders with dropping the risk of heart disease (mostly through diet and...
Are These Drugs Making Your Blood Pressure WORSE?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’ve talked till I’m blue in the face about how high cholesterol is no big deal for most people. High blood pressure (hypertension), however, is a HUGE PROBLEM… and you want to take get your blood pressure under control as best you can. Having uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your...
“Tune Strategy” STRENGTHENS Memory, Fights Alzheimer’s
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably noticed that MANY experimental Alzheimer’s disease drugs have failed in recent clinical studies. As a result, major drug companies’ stocks are dropping like a rock. In fact, many companies got out of the Alzheimer’s drug game altogether. The bottom line is, drugs...
New Clue to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s DISCOVERED
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When you think of the health nightmares that could happen to you, Alzheimer’s disease is probably at the top of the list… And I’d be willing to bet Parkinson’s is not too far behind. Both of these diseases wear down the neurons in your brain, leaving horrific damage that steals...
New Clue to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s DISCOVERED
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When you think of the health nightmares that could happen to you, Alzheimer’s disease is probably at the top of the list… And I’d be willing to bet Parkinson’s is not too far behind. Both of these diseases wear down the neurons in your brain, leaving horrific damage that steals...
Mailbag! How to Repair Dry “Winter Feet”
My feet get dry and crack year-round, but especially in the winter time. Do you have any tips? –Ellen from Richmond, VA Ellen, You are not alone. When surveyed, over 50 percent of Americans say suffer from xerosis (excessively dry skin). And it’s true that it worsens in the wintertime as humidity drops. We also...
Five Nutrients YOU NEED During Winter
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, We’ve almost made it past the worst part of winter! The days are a little longer, and the sun is peeking through the clouds again. However, we’re not quite to the joy of spring yet. And what you may not realize is, as the seasons change, your diet should too....
“Table Fruit” IMPROVES Gut Health
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I’ve seen some pretty bizarre studies come across my desk, and it’s taught me one thing: always read the fine print. You see, studies are usually sponsored by someone—after all, those microscopes and lab coats are costly! And sometimes, that sponsorship can pressure the researchers to find more “favorable results”...
[LADIES] Is THIS Treatment Making Your UTI Worse?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Is there anything more ANNOYING than a urinary tract infection (UTI)? They always seem to come up at the worst time… and the constant trips to the bathroom are exhausting. Not to mention the horrible pain and discomfort! UTIs are a huge problem for seniors, especially women. But in some...