Dec 30 2014
Every elite athlete looks for an edge against their competitors to improve their athletic performance but what if that edge was as simple as getting more sleep? Do you want an edge in your performance? Maybe your edge is also more sleep. Listen to what Michael Howell, M.D., a sleep expert has to say about what happens when you sleep. Give a listen.
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Dec 23 2014
HealthNews of the Month
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9 Ways to Use Salt for Gorgeous Skin, Hair, Teeth, and Nails
“Our bodies contain the same concentration of minerals and nutrients as sea water, so it’s no wonder that sea salt is a natural ally to balance, protect, and restore the body and skin.“
5 Detox Strategies To Greet 2015
“As we welcome 2015, forget the calories and invite in more pleasure, and less crazy-making weighing and counting. It’s time to put away the scales and calculators, and start listening to what our bodies are really asking for: real rest, real fun, and real food.“
The Holiday Spice that Boosts Mood, Fights Depression
“Who doesn’t love the taste of ground nutmeg over a holiday hot chocolate or latte? It’s not only the classic eggnog spice, it’s perfect in spice cookies and other holiday fare. While delicious holiday treats may be enough reason to enjoy nutmeg, research shows that it may help boost moods and help us deal with depression and sadness, which are also unfortunately common this time of year.
Worst Foods Award: Ramen Noodle
“Ramen noodles dominate the diets of many young people, especially college students … a nutrition-free habit that undermines their physical and mental health.”
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Dec 18 2014
Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. I just came across this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website. The article looks at the protective benefits of dietary flavonoids against air pollution; I thought it was fitting given the recent air quality warnings in the twin cities.
A new study from researchers at Harvard and the University of Minnesota has found that dietary flavonoids, such as those found in wine, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables, may protect the heart against the damaging effects of air pollution.
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Dec 16 2014
From interviewing world leading scientists to meeting people with remarkable stories of recovery from severe back pain, heart disease, infertility, cancer and multiple sclerosis, the link between our mind and body may be the most powerful medicine there is. Taken from The Connection Trailer. Give a listen.
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Dec 11 2014
Hi this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. Here’s a great article I pulled from the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website. The article looks at the impact of a healthy diet on longevity.
A new study has found a relationship between the Mediterranean diet and longer telomeres in healthy, middle-aged women. Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that protect against the loss of genomic DNA; shorter telomeres have been associated with lower life expectancy and certain chronic diseases.
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Dec 09 2014
Wouldn’t it make more sense to use the food you eat and the way you live to detoxify your body on a daily basis? Is going off of all foods for 3 days really a magic bullet? Here are some simple tips that will keep your body detoxified naturally and you feeling and looking your best. Give a listen.
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Dec 06 2014
Hi this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. I just found this great article on the Doctor’s Resource Center of our website. The article links the benefits of dietary fat on Vitamin absorption. The sunshine vitamin just found a new friend—dietary fat. A new study from Tufts University researchers has found that taking vitamin D supplements along with a meal containing fat boosts the absorption of vitamin D significantly.
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Dec 02 2014
There is an epidemic going on now. It is affecting half of all adults and one third of all children. Something rapidly changed in the 80s and the 90s. The problem is our biology has not changed though the environment has. Do you know what a food desert is? How about a food swamp? Give a listen
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