Author: drjohnarns

We’ve all heard it a million times: wear sunscreen to protect your skin from cancer. It’s a message that’s been drilled into us by doctors, public health campaigns, and even our parents. But what if sunscreen isn’t as effective as we’ve been led to believe? A recent study looked into this and found some surprising … Continue reading Is Sunscreen Really Protecting You from Skin Cancer?

We all know someone (probably several people) who have had their tonsils removed. It is a very common procedure to help those struggling with chronic throat and/or sinus issues. The research article titled "Association of Long-term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in Childhood" explores the long-term health … Continue reading TONSILS: Should They Be Removed?

Quite often I hear people explain away a health problem by simply blaming poor genetics. The reality is, most health problems have little to do with bad genes, and more to do with bad lifestyles and environments. Stress, in all it’s forms (stressful mental environment, stressful nutritional/chemical environment, and stressful physical/structural environment), is the main … Continue reading How Your Lifestyle Affects Future Generations: What You Need to Know

Have you ever drank a beer, ate a piece of bread, or consumed some other type of food, and noticed you felt anywhere from slightly off to downright horrible after?  Maybe you felt fatigued, had a headache, or broke out with a skin rash?  It’s likely the food you ate is triggering an immune response, … Continue reading How Gut Health Affects Your Overall Well-being

Spinal and structural alignment plays a critical role, not just in your posture, but also in the health of your internal organs. A study titled "The Impact of Positive Sagittal Balance in Adult Spinal Deformity" highlights how misalignment, specifically positive sagittal balance, can impact your health and what you can do about it. What is … Continue reading How Structural Alignment Affects Your Internal Organs and Overall Health

Can Your Cooking Oil Affect Your Risk of Frailty? A new study looked at how the type of cooking oil you use might impact your risk of frailty as you get older. Frailty is a condition that makes you weaker and more prone to health problems. Here’s what the research found: Key Findings Animal Fat … Continue reading Cooking Oils and Frailty

Why do I incorporate movement and resistance training into my regular routine? It starts with the understanding of how important regular movement and resistance training is to overall health. And when you work to optimize health, life is more enjoyable in all aspects. Building muscle, it turns out, helps optimize your immune system function in … Continue reading Building Muscle And Optimizing Immunity: A Power-Packed Connection

As winter blankets the world in snow and darkness, our mental health sometimes takes a dip, too. The good news is that you can boost your mood and stay cheerful, even when it's frosty outside. Get ready to explore the winter wonderland of mental health. Exercise: The Winter Energizer Don't be tempted to hibernate; winter … Continue reading Winter And Mental Health: Exercise, Light, and Nutrition for a Happy Mind

You've probably been told that drinking your milk will give you strong bones. But did you know there's more to the story?  It's not just about the calcium; it's about a fantastic group of nutrients called fat-soluble vitamins and a mineral superhero known as magnesium.  The Calcium Connection First things first, calcium deserves some love. … Continue reading Building Strong Bones: It’s a Team Effort Between Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Magnesium!

Last week I talked about the importance of spinal and structural health for optimizing sleep.  There are many tools we can utilize to get better rest. Better rest = better health.  Setting yourself up for sleeping success is essential for overall well-being.  Instead of reaching for sleep aids or counting endless sheep, consider a natural … Continue reading The Top 3 Nutrients For Sleeping Better