Author: drjohnarns

An old belief still exists that cracking knuckle joints leads to arthritis. Research put this theory to the test. Studies performed in the mid 1970’s, and again in 2011, proved that no connection exists between cracking knuckles and arthritis. Dr. Donald Unger, a medical doctor, earned an Ig Nobel Prize in 2009 for his sixty-year … Continue reading Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Mainstream nutrition thinking would have one believe that kale, spinach, and broccoli are superfoods. We are told to eat these foods in abundance. I disagree. I know that’s controversial, but what isn’t in the realm of health and wellness? While kale, spinach, and broccoli are not the WORST things you can put in your body … Continue reading LIVER: The G.O.A.T. Superfood

What are your most valued material items? For most folks, their vehicles, phones, and homes are likely near the top. We tend to place a lot of value in these things and thus spend a great deal of time and money taking care of them. Our homes and vehicles need consistent maintenance in order to … Continue reading Protecting or Repairing: What Makes The Most Sense?

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced some level of anxiety, depression, and/or mental anguish. Often, we can’t even put our finger on why it’s there. It just is. And it can be totally crippling, preventing you from performing everyday activities and achieving your goals. Take a deep breath. It’s ok. While it’s not fun … Continue reading Mental Health Matters

Most of us don't think too much about our gut. Yes, it digests our food, but most of the time it doesn’t seem to be very flattering, right? Perhaps it's time to reconsider our attitude. Recent research has shown that the gut has many surprising functions that are critical to almost every aspect of our … Continue reading How Our Gut Can Help Us With Long-Term Disease Prevention

Computers and cell phones play a significant role in modern society. A 2015 survey revealed that 53% of people listed their cell phone as the most important item they would save from their home during a house fire. Most people use their cell phone as much as an appendage of the body and describe the … Continue reading Computers, Cell Phones, and Texting… A New Cause of Disease

Processed sugar & carbs (especially gluten and grains) imbalance the microbiome, cause inflammation, and also contributes to swings in mood and energy. Trans fats are often used in processed food and baked goods and spike inflammation. Avoid all vegetable and seed oils and stick with minimally processed fats like butter, tallow, lard, ghee, coconut oil, … Continue reading 4 Substances that Wreck Beneficial Bacteria and Cause Inflammation

There are many misconceptions and myths when it comes to what we humans need to be consuming to achieve optimal health and live long, fulfilling lives. One of the biggest food myths is that we need to avoid the consumption of fat, as it contributes to heart disease and many other health problems. Quality fats … Continue reading The Big Fat Myth – 5 Reasons We NEED Fat

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to get comfortable sleeping? Perhaps you have bought countless sleep aids and you still find that you are waking up with a stiff neck, lower back pain, numbness in your hands or legs, headaches, or even sinus congestion? Since we spend … Continue reading The Key To Better Sleep

Not all supplements are the same. Let’s say we have two different multivitamin supplements sitting next to each other on the counter. Looking at the ingredient label, they both list the same nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Are the supplements the same? The answer is NO. Here’s why: as the case is with just about … Continue reading Are Supplements a Waste of Money?