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Longevity Medicine: The Science of Living Longer, Healthier Lives
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
January 15, 2025
Schedule Your School Sports Physicals Now!
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 17, 2024
Book your school sports physical pre-participation exam with one of our physicians so you are ready to play! This valuable service is more than just ...
Gentle June Cleanse
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
June 21, 2024
By Dr. Laurie Grisez, ND There are numerous ways to detox and cleanse your body ranging from strict fasts to a more gentle ...
Beat the Heat: Cooling Tips and Refreshing Healthy Treats for Summer
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
June 21, 2024
By Dr. Laurie Grisez, ND Central Oregon summers are notoriously a time for biking, hiking, and enjoying the rivers and abundant alpine lakes. Additionally ...
Spring into May with these Adaptogen Herbs
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
May 15, 2024
By Dr. Laurie Grisez, ND Spring is a great time to give your body a boost by adding adaptogen herbs to your daily health routine. ...
Every year during the month of May, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
May 15, 2024
It is stated on the NAMI website that one out of five adults in the United States experience mental health struggles each year and less ...
45+ years old ? Here are your Colon Cancer Screening Options
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
May 14, 2024
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers and causes of cancer death. It is recommended to initiate colon cancer screening at age ...
Lasting solution for Seasonal Allergies = SLIT!!
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
April 25, 2016
Its that time of year here in Central Oregon. Seasonal allergies are caused by triggers that are difficult to avoid, like pollen, and medications ...
Chronic Low Grade Inflammation Can’t Be Seen
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 1, 2015
Chronic inflammation underlies many of the age associated illnesses including cancer and heart disease.
The Power of Tea
Annissa Anderson
April 12, 2014
entral Oregon, we enjoy a world of varieties of tea for both flavor and health benefits.Tea grew wild in its native China until it was ...
Vitamins B,C,D,E from Food, Not Supplements, Linked to Improved Brain Function
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
January 3, 2012
"A study of older adults in Oregon identified mixtures of nutrients [from foods] that seem to protect the brain, and other food ingredients that may ...
Daily Aspirin Tied To Risk of Vision Loss
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
December 12, 2011
Seniors who take aspirin daily are twice as likely to have late stage macular degeneration than those who never take aspirin, according to a ...
PSA Test Does More Harm Than Good In Most Men
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
October 7, 2011
According the the Unites States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) PSA screening results in little to no reduction in prostate cancer-specific death rates and is associated with ...
Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Beat Low Saturated Fat Diet
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
September 29, 2011
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that eating certain nuts, fiber, plants and soy-- and getting advice on how to do so effectively -- can ...
Now there’s a fine kettle of fish…
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 20, 2011
Did you know that research suggests different types and strengths of fish oil supplementation depending on what you are trying to treat?
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 19, 2011
SIBO is a condition in which abnormally large numbers of normal bacteria are present in the small intestine, leading to impaired digestion and absorption of ...
Feverfew+Ginger for Headaches
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 6, 2011
This recent research underscores what natural medicine experts have known for ages: Feverfew and ginger are safe and effective in treating mild headaches, including migraine. Its not very ...
Olive Oil May Protect Against Stroke
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
July 5, 2011
More support for the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet is coming from researchers in France who are studying over 7500 people 65+ years of ...
Atopic dermatitis? Watch for food allergies
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
February 23, 2011
“Considering that 6 to 10 percent of children have atopic dermatitis and that up to one-third of those individuals may have documented food allergy, the ...
Nutritious foods boost kids IQ
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
February 9, 2011
A diet rich in vitamins and nutrients appears to boost kids IQ, while fatty processed foods lower it, British researchers say. This is particularly true during the ...
Boost your immune system for cold-prevention
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
January 12, 2011
1. Get adequate sleep 2. Aim for 30 to 90 minutes of moderate exercise weekly 3. Hot and cold contrasting shower daily 4. Eat oysters from time ...
Eating omega-3-rich fish may keep vision loss at bay
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
December 8, 2010
Eating more seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids appears to slow advanced macular degeneration, a common cause of age-related blindness, according to new research published ...
How to build strong bones…
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
November 2, 2010
Osteoporosis is a major public health issue affecting more than 10 million Americans. However, there are steps you can take now, regardless of your age, to ...
Ingredients in Red Yeast Rice Supplements Vary Widely
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
October 27, 2010
Is your supplement causing more harm than good? It is definitely a “buyer beware” world out there when it comes to purchasing supplements. Unfortunately this ...
Mediterranean Diet Halves Incidence of New-Onset Diabetes
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
October 25, 2010
October 15, 2010 (Reus, Spain) — Use of the Mediterranean diet among nondiabetics at high cardiovascular risk halved the incidence of new-onset diabetes over four years ...
Vitamin B12 may curb risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
October 25, 2010
According to a new study published October 19th in the medical journal Neurology, higher levels of Vitamin B12, but not folate, reduced the risk of developing ...
Blueberries for Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
October 15, 2010
Published in the October issue of The Journal of Nutrition, daily consumption of blueberries helped people with a high risk for Type 2 diabetes reduce that ...
Calcium from synthetic supplements, but not from food, increase heart attacks
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
September 21, 2010
Synthetic calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a meta-analysis of cardiovascular events in randomised trials of calcium supplements. ...
High doses of B vitamins can reduce brain shrinkage, memory loss.
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
September 21, 2010
High doses of B vitamins can reduce shrinkage of the brain that is frequently a precursor of Alzheimer’s disease. In the best circumstances, the supplements ...
Weight gain from common medications
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
August 11, 2010
Obesity in the United States has grown by 48% in the past 15 years. Although not often considered in the list of risk factors for ...
High dietary Vitamin E prevents dementia
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
August 11, 2010
Higher intake of foods rich in vitamin E may modestly reduce long-term risk of dementia and Alzheimers Disease. A key point here is that vitamin ...
Chickweed
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
August 11, 2010
Stellaria media Chickweed (Other common names include Little Star Lady and Starweed) Caryophyllaceae family This nutritive plant has a cooling action that is beneficial in ...
Arnica
Dr. Laurie Grisez, N.D.
July 14, 2010
Arnica Arnica montana Asteraceae family Arnica is an excellent herb to remember during the summer months. Outdoor sports and activities are common this time of ...
Failing the Acid Test
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
May 11, 2010
There were 113.4 million prescriptions written each year for Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex which are proton pump inhibitors that decrease stomach acid. Most often ...
Nuts Good for Cholesterol
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
May 11, 2010
More research backing up the cholesteroland triglyceride-lowering benefits of eating nuts indicates that for most people, consuming two handfuls of nuts a day appears to ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
April 27, 2010
How much to take depends on both your health concerns and your age. Moderate dosing is in the range of 200-600mg of combined EPA and DHA ...
Can you trust your vitamin supplement?
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
February 18, 2010
February 8, 2010 — A dietary supplement containing toxic levels of selenium 200 times greater than the concentration listed on the label caused a widespread ...
People with IBD may need different types of probiotic support…
Dr. Robert Skarperud, N.D., M.S.
February 6, 2010
A recent study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology showed that people with crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis have fewer of the so called beneficial ...