By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Recently I received an email from someone I had not heard from in years. They reached out because their 17-year-old daughter had experienced an acute mental health crisis that resulted in a short hospital stay. Thankfully she was now back home, and the family was trying to put the right support systems in place moving forward. As a parent, you can feel the emotion in a message like that. The uncertainty. The fear. The desire to help. The hope that s

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Why Learning to “Study the Study” Matters More Than Ever A recent headline making the rounds online implied that fish oil, specifically Omega-3 fatty acids, may somehow be harmful to the brain. And honestly, this is a perfect example of why learning how to study the study matters more than ever. Because once you move beyond the dramatic headlines and actually examine what the researchers were saying, the conclusions become far more nuanced and far

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Anxiety has become a daily struggle for many individuals - young and old alike. People describe: racing thoughts difficulty sleeping feeling “wired” chest tightness overwhelm inability to relax constant tension feeling emotionally exhausted And while there are many possible contributors to anxiety that deserve deeper exploration; neurotransmitter balance, nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, inflammation, trauma, blood sugar instability, poor slee

By Dustin Strong, CHN-ACN Recently, I had a conversation with a gentleman who came to me because his energy simply was not what it used to be. He described a life where he once felt vibrant, capable, and strong… until one day things changed dramatically. Eventually, he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). But what struck me most was not the diagnosis itself. It was what happened afterward. He explained that once he received the label, he was given very little gui

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN One of the things we talk about constantly at Strong On Health is this: There are always more discoveries being made. And because of that, we should be very careful before accepting permanent limitations on what the body may one day be capable of healing, restoring, or regenerating. Science is moving fast. Very fast. Which means one of the most dangerous phrases in healthcare can sometimes become: “There’s nothing that can be done.” History has repe

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Why I Encourage Almost Everyone to Drink It Almost Every Day There are very few things in the world of nutrition and wellness that have earned such overwhelming scientific respect while also standing the test of centuries of human experience. Green tea is one of them. When modern research and ancient wisdom agree, I pay attention. Thousands of studies have explored the effects of green tea and its unique compounds on human health. While not every cl

By Dustin Strong CHN, ACN If you’ve spent any time in the health, fitness, or biohacking space lately, you’ve probably heard the word peptides. For many people, that conversation starts and ends with GLP-1s and weight loss. But there’s another category quietly gaining traction, especially among athletes, practitioners, and high-level biohackers: BPC-157 and TB-500 Often referred to together as “The Wolverine Stack.” And the promise is compelling: Faster healing. Improved reco

by Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Why Isolated Nutrients Fall Short: The Power of Whole Complexes and Cofactors In today’s wellness world, it’s easy to feel like more is better. More magnesium for sleep. More zinc for immunity. More vitamin D for energy and resilience. But what if the real issue isn’t how much you’re taking…It’s how those nutrients are being delivered to your body? This is where the conversation shifts from isolated supplementation to nutrient synergy...and it’s one

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN There’s a pattern I see far too often, one that leaves people feeling confused, discouraged, and sometimes even hopeless. Symptoms appear out of nowhere. They don’t quite fit into a neat diagnosis. Tests come back “normal.” And yet, the struggle is very real. So the search begins… usually with adding something new. Another cream. Another supplement. Another prescription. But what if the answer isn’t in adding more, but in looking more closely at wha

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN When Symptoms Don’t Add Up: Could Heavy Metals Be a Missing Link? It’s one of the most frustrating experiences in health: You’re doing “all the right things,” yet your symptoms persist...or even worsen. For many people navigating chronic or unexplained conditions, there’s a hidden factor that often goes overlooked: Toxic burden...especially from heavy metals. A Story That Illustrates the Bigger Picture Recently, I spoke with a practitioner who had b