By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN A recent conversation with a client reminded me of something important. Like many people facing a cancer diagnosis, they wanted to know about specific treatments, medications, and herbs that might help. They asked thoughtful questions and were actively searching for answers. I admire that. Researching options is important. But I also believe one of the biggest mistakes people make is becoming so focused on finding the one thing that they overlook th

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN I learned one of the most important lessons of my life in middle school. I was running for class president. Like many young people, I wanted to be liked. I wanted to do the right thing. I wanted to be humble. And somewhere along the way, I came to believe that voting for myself would be selfish. It felt egotistical. It felt arrogant. So when election day arrived, I did what I thought was the noble thing. I voted for my opponent. A few days later, th

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN A doctor recently left a comment on one of my YouTube videos. A patient had been struggling with tinnitus for years. Then something unexpected happened. She began chewing a piece of nicotine gum and her tinnitus disappeared almost immediately. Now before we go any further, let me be clear: I am not advocating smoking..... But I am advocating curiosity. Because observations like this raise an important question. Why would the human body respond this

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Twenty years ago, practitioners were asking: "Do you have an infection (need an anti-biotic)?" Ten years ago, they were asking: "What probiotic should you take?" Today, the better question is: "What ecosystem are we trying to create?" That shift is profound. For decades, women's health conversations have focused on identifying problems after they appear. An infection. An abnormal Pap smear. Recurring symptoms. Fertility challenges. Hormonal changes.

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN One of the questions I get asked surprisingly often is: "Dustin, what can help increase breast milk production?" Over the years, I've shared a variety of answers. Some come from clinical experience. Some come from traditional wisdom. Some come from stories passed down through generations. I've discussed options such as: Fenugreek Mammary PMG Nutritional support Hydration Mineral balance And yes... I've even mentioned Guinness beer. Not necessarily b

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN One of the fastest-growing conversations in healthcare today revolves around women's hormones. And for good reason. Millions of women are searching for answers to: fatigue hot flashes poor sleep weight gain mood changes brain fog low libido irregular cycles and the many challenges that accompany hormonal transitions As awareness grows, so does interest in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). For many women, HRT can provide meaningful symptom relief an

By Dustin Strong CHN, ACN There was a time when many believed the brain was mostly fixed after a certain age. That if memory faded, thinking slowed, or emotional resilience weakened, it was simply part of “getting older.” But modern neuroscience tells a far more hopeful story. The brain is constantly adapting. Constantly responding. Constantly reshaping itself based on: nutrition sleep stress movement inflammation relationships environment mineral balance and even the thought

By Dustin Strong, CHN-ACN Every day, people spend hundreds ... sometimes thousands of dollars chasing solutions for fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, headaches, hormone imbalance, skin issues, digestive discomfort, and countless other symptoms. Another supplement. Another protocol. Another “miracle” product. And while many of those tools can absolutely have value… there is one foundational question that is often overlooked: What if the body i

By Dustin Strong CHN, ACN For years, one of the loudest conversations in health has been about sodium. “Too much salt.” “Watch your sodium.” “Low sodium everything.” And while there may absolutely be situations where sodium intake deserves attention… I often find myself asking a different question entirely: Where are you getting your potassium from? Because sometimes the issue is not simply that sodium is too high. Sometimes it is that potassium is too low. And that changes t

By Dustin Strong, CHN-ACN What if one of the most overlooked cardiovascular risk factors isn’t in your kitchen… …but glowing quietly beside your bed every night? A growing body of research is pointing toward something surprisingly simple: sleeping in a darker environment may significantly impact long-term heart and brain health. A recent study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 found that people exposed to more artificial light at night had i