Hi this is Oakdale MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just found this interesting article in the Doctors Resource Center on our website.  The article looks at changes the FDA will be makibng to the nutrition facts panel on most packaged food labels to help consumers make informed food choices.  Take note of the change to the “fat” label, the FDA is coming around to what we have been talking about for years; that the type of fat is more important that the amount of fat.  Read more below…

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished reading this article from the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website and I thought I would share it as it is timely with the 4th of July right around the corner.  Have a happy and safe holiday!

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Hi, This is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana, I just found this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article shares how you can  help retrain your body, change posture-sabotaging habits, and give you the core strength needed to help straighten you out for good.

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Hi, This is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana, I just found this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  The article adds to the growing evidence that diets that contain healthy fats improve hormone sensitivity and benefit those who suffer from conditions such as metabolic syndrome.  It would make sense that adding healthy fats to our diet, such as those contained in flaxseeds, would also benefit those suffering from other hormone resistant conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, infertility and weight loss resistance.

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That dull ache in the back of your head may be a nagging sign of too much stress. How can you tame the tension and find relief?  According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

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A qualified practitioner may be able to correct spinal problems that may cause some migraine headaches; According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful…

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana; I just came across this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center section of our website and I wanted to share it.  The article talks about a simple dietary change that might help to decrease headache pain for chronic headache sufferers.

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished reading this article and  wanted to share it with you.  The article looked at positive health changes, including reduction of LDL cholesterol and improved blood vessel function, that occured with the addition of walnuts to the diet.  This adds to the accumulation of research that indicates the importance of fat in our diets.

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana; I just finished reading this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center Section of our website.  The article looks at the connection between the consumption of red meats and certain cancers.

A new research review may make you think twice before ordering the steak special. Researchers have found an association between eating processed meat or red meat and an increased risk of colorectal and other cancers.

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. I came across this interesting article on the Doctor’s Resource Center section of our website; the article looks at the potential health benefits of drinking wine if you are a type 2 diabetic.

New research has found that drinking wine may improve markers of heart disease risk and blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes….

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