By Dustin Strong CHN, ACN What a Lion’s Mane Study Can Teach Us About Brain Health, Consistency & Aging Well One of the most important lessons in health is also one of the least exciting: Consistency matters. Not because it sounds motivational. Not because it looks good on social media. But because biology appears to reward repeated supportive signals over time. And a fascinating human study on Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), known traditionally in Japan as Yamabus

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Over the last few years, more and more people have begun asking about DAO supplements. Not because DAO suddenly became trendy… …but because more people are struggling with symptoms that may be connected to histamine imbalance: headaches flushing anxiety insomnia hives congestion digestive issues rapid heartbeat dizziness feeling “inflamed” after certain foods This has led many people to discover something called: DAO (Diamine Oxidase) And once they

By Dustin Strong, CHN, ACN Every so often, nature gives us a clue from an unexpected place. In this case, that clue may come from the sea squirt. Sea squirts, also known as tunicates, have gained attention because they are a rich marine source of plasmalogens, a unique class of phospholipids found in high concentrations in the brain, nervous system, heart, and immune cells. Plasmalogens are not stimulants. They are not a trendy nootropic. They are structural fats that help fo

By Dustin Strong CHN-ACN My Colleague, Dr. Vrzal and I recently recorded an episode of Truth or Trend? The Holistic Breakdown where we discussed something that I believe deserves far more attention: The danger of taking large amounts of isolated nutrients without respecting balance, cofactors, and biological context. One of the biggest examples right now is vitamin D. Now to be very clear: I absolutely believe vitamin D is important. I test it constantly. I frequently support

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