Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Mailbag! How to TAME Hashimoto’s Disease Symptoms
I live with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and I’m having trouble controlling my weight. What would you recommend? –June from Hickory, NC June, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the thyroid is being attacked by the immune system. This “attack” knocks out the production of thyroid hormones, causing hypothyroidism (or an underperforming thyroid). The thyroid and...
The Deadly Cost of Loneliness
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, We didn’t talk too much about loneliness before the pandemic… but now it’s a topic we can’t avoid. It’s long affected seniors, and since COVID-19 hit, the problem has become ten times worse. That’s because researchers have uncovered a dark side of social distancing. A new study has found that...
The Heart Attack WARNING SIGN You Need to Know
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There are a lot of things you can prepare for in life. You can stock up on extra toilet paper (as we definitely learned in the pandemic!), make sure you keep the oil changed in your car and buy life insurance… But when it comes to a heart attack, it...
Is This Mainstream Drug KILLING Your Memory!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, I don’t have to tell you how important your memory is as you age… and how susceptible it can be to damage. Whether it’s your genetics, lack of nutrients, or just pollution, it’s easy to feel helpless when protecting your fragile brain. One of the keys to success, however, is...
Nighttime Habit Makes You Fatter?! (Shocking)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There are a lot of reasons to hate belly fat. Researchers call this type of fat “visceral fat,” and it’s been linked to metabolic diseases and increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In women, visceral fat is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and gallbladder...
Mailbag! How to Treat A-fib NATURALLY
I was recently diagnosed with A-fib, and I was hoping you could suggest some natural ways to deal with it. –Lawanda from Milwaukee, WI Lawanda, As I’m sure your doctor probably explained, A-fib (atrial fibrillation) is a heart condition where the atria (upper part of the heart) beats irregularly. This irregular rhythm can cause a...
[Warning] Could Vitamin D Hurt You!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Most people think vitamin D is, understandably, just one vitamin. But many vitamins have different forms or types… and vitamin D is no exception. Vitamin D is categorized in two types: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. And the difference between the two is crucial. In fact, one helps your immune...
25% of Americans MISSING This Mineral?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, My readers are smart people. If I were to ask you what to do to keep your heart healthy, I’m betting you could list a ton of nutrients. The same is true if I ask about bone health. You know what you need to do. (And why it probably won’t...
“Citrus Superstar” PROTECTS Your Heart
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When it comes to natural health, there are new advancements every day. If you’re a frequent reader of mine, you’re probably well-versed on natural compounds… You may even supplement with a few already! But there’s an entire group of compounds that few know about – phytonutrients. Phytonutrients include carotenoids such...
5 Surprising Breakfast Health Benefits (Wow!)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Growing up, my mother practically pulled her hair out trying to get me to listen to her advice. Here’s the thing: I can’t think of a single time when my mother gave me advice that was wrong. And now her advice has been proven yet again, this time about breakfast....