Dr. Scott Olson, ND
5 Signs of DANGEROUSLY High Blood Sugar
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, High blood sugar has long been known as a silent disease. In fact, scientists estimate that around 25 percent of the people with diabetes have no idea they even have it! This is understandable: if you ask anyone what their blood sugar is, chances are they have no clue. But...
Nutrient Deficiency Linked to Cognitive Decline
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, As you get older, your health focus usually shifts to more about your brain. Sure, your heart, joints, and blood sugar are all important. But without a healthy brain, you’ll lose everything… including your independence. The reality is, losing your memory might be a bigger threat than you ever imagined....
WARNING: OTC Painkillers Do WHAT!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Most of us don’t think twice about taking a drug bought at the grocery store. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are supposed to be safe… otherwise they wouldn’t be so easy to access. But the truth is, they’re far more dangerous than you think. According to a 2016 study, about 60,000 people...
Fight Back Against Memory Loss (60% Improvement!?)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, If you’re like most folks, I’m guessing you have a few insurance policies. You probably have one on your house, on your cars, as well as a policy for your health. Well, what if you could buy an “age insurance” policy… specifically, for your memory? A new study shows that...
“Sunlight Trick” Fans the Flames of Romance (Wow!)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, How do you like it when a mainstream doc tells you, “it’s just a normal part of aging?” I guess “normal” means you don’t sleep as well as you used to, you take more and more drugs, and let’s not even mention what happens in the bedroom… But don’t listen...
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...