HealthNews of the Month
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Caffeine Blocks Insulin
“A survey reported in JAMA showed that drinking coffee reduces risk for developing type II diabetes, but other studies suggest that once you have diabetes, drinking coffee may be unwise.”

New Cautions about Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs
“In an unusual move that may prompt millions of women to rethink their use of popular bone-building drugs, the Food and Drug Administration published an analysis that suggested caution about long-term use of the drugs, but fell short of issuing specific recommendations.”

Breakfast eggs offer better protein satiety benefits
“Breakfast eggs that deliver high quality protein may better boost satiety, research has found.”

Aspirin and Athletic Performance
“Should you take an aspirin or two before athletic competition to prevent muscle and joint soreness?”

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Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this great article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article talks about easy ways to “go green” for your baby.  Enjoy!

As a parent, you naturally want to protect your baby’s health and well-being. Well, you can do that and promote a healthy environment by making choices that are good for your child and good for the planet.

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Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this great article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article talks about how increasing your omega-3 fat intake can decrease your risk of heart disease.

According to a review published in Atherosclerosis, taking omega-3 fatty acids could lead to better blood flow through the arteries of the body, potentially lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this great article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article gives some great ideas on what you can do to get your kids to enjoy healthy foods!

Concerned about your children’s nutrition? The good news is that as long as you provide a wide variety of nourishing foods, their diet will balance out over time. But most of us would like to see our kids enjoy at least a few foods outside of the mac-n-cheese food group. So, here are some kid-friendly foods that are as good for you as they taste. They’ve been selected for their superior nutritional profiles and, with a little ingenuity, are sure to make the “A” list with even the pickiest eaters.

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Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article gives some great tips on gluten-free baking.

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Hi this is Oakdale MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana and I found this great article in our Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article explains the differences between different probiotic strains and their specific health benefits.

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