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March 15, 2024
Drug Makers Now Targeting 6-Year-Olds With Popular Weight-Loss Shots
Manufacturers of the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are gearing up to market their drugs to children as young as 6. Experts caution that the drugs’ long-term risks are unknown and may exacerbate our “toxic diet cu…
March 10, 2024
Berberine Naturally Helps Metabolic Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Berberine is a plant-derived polyphenol that has become increasingly popular for metabolic health, gut health, and weight management. Recent research confirms the many bene…
March 10, 2024
Ozempic Side Effects Include Pancreatitis, Stomach Paralysis, Thyroid Cancer
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Hollywood, sports, and political celebrities often endorse pharmaceuticals. You've seen the ads. Recently, several Hollywood celebrities like Oprah, Sharon Osbourne and oth…
March 6, 2024
Yogurts Can Now Make Limited Claim That They Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk, FDA Says
CNN Health reported: In a decision nearly five years in the making, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the feder…
March 3, 2024
Common origin behind major childhood allergies
August 29, 2023 Source: University of British Columbia Summary: Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early l…
March 3, 2024
Hay Fever: Natural Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
By Kathleen McCoy, BS What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Fresh-cut grass, blooming trees and flowers, and weeds release pollen, causing seasonal allergies&nb…
March 3, 2024
National Nutrition Month: How Nutritious Is Your Diet?
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition Happy March! As we welcome the month of March, thoughts turn to St Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring, the return of Daylight Savings time, Easter, and other even…
Feb. 25, 2024
NY Bill Would Allow Children to Consent to Medical Procedures
By Steven Middendorp A new bill being considered in New York State would allow any child to obtain medical treatments without parental consent. The short language of the bill states that it is to provide medical care to homeless youth. Th…
Feb. 25, 2024
Protein-rich breakfast boosts satiety and concentration
February 15, 2024Source: Aarhus UniversitySummary: A new study has explored the link between diet and cognitive function, and the results reveal that a protein-rich breakfast can increase satiety and improve concentration. This is important knowle…
