Dr. Nickels' Blog

• posted: Jul. 02, 2020
• alternative medicine ,  preventive medicine ,  anti-aging ,  sunscreen ,  spf ,  skin health ,  skin cancer ,  sun protection ,  UV Radiation ,  UVA ,  UVB ,  UV rays ,  sunlight

Sunlight is the main source of UV rays and exposure to UV radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers.  Even though UV rays make up only a Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2020
• prostate ,  supplements for healthy prostate ,  saw palmetto for prostate ,  prosta glan for prostate ,  enlargement of the prostate ,  men's health ,  prostate supplements ,  natural treatment for prostate problems ,  BPH treatments ,  enlarged prostate natural remedies ,  tips for healthy prostate

Tips to keep your prostate healthy Read More

• posted: May 29, 2020
• homeopathic ,  holistic ,  alternative medicine ,  natural medicine ,  sarcopenia ,  muscle loss ,  aging ,  protein powder ,  protein ,  lean muscle mass ,  building muscle ,  choosing a protein powder ,  best protein powders ,  plant-based protein ,  whey protein ,  casein protein ,  soy protein ,  protein shake ,  protein smoothie ,  types of protein powder ,  losing muscle mass ,  amino acids ,  digesting protein

Build lean muscle mass with protein powder Read More

• posted: May 21, 2020
• homeopathic ,  alternative medicine ,  natural medicine ,  supplements ,  vitamins ,  cancer ,  inflammation ,  holistic medicine ,  bromelain ,  digestive aid ,  anti-inflammatory ,  osteoarthritis ,  colitis ,  asthma ,  digestive enzyme ,  bromelain benefits ,  bromelain uses ,  Proteolytic enzymes ,  bromelain supplements ,  anti-inflammatory supplements ,  digestive supplements ,  natural treatments for sinusitis ,  bromelain for burns ,  topical bromelain

What is Bromelain? Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme mixture found naturally in the stem, fruit, and juice of the pineapple plant. Bromelain supplements are safe and used to treat a variety Read More

• posted: May 06, 2020
• nutrition ,  alternative medicine ,  natural medicine ,  preventive medicine ,  symptoms ,  homeopathic medicine ,  kidney disease ,  chronic kidney disease ,  kidneys ,  potassium ,  kidney-friendly diet ,  holistic medicine ,  risk factors for kidney disease ,  disease prevention ,  nutritional blood testing

What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should.  Kidney disease can affect your body’s ability to clean your blood, filter Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2020
• nutrition ,  health and wellness ,  science based wellness ,  alternative medicine ,  natural medicine ,  supplements ,  vitamins ,  drug-free ,  anti-aging ,  holistic health ,  naturopathic doctor ,  homeopathic medicine ,  food is medicine ,  science based medicine ,  healthy lifestyles ,  diets and nutrition ,  all natural supplements

Why do I need supplements if I eat right?  If I eat lots of vegetables and fruits, wouldn’t that be enough source for all the vitamins and minerals and nutrients Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2020
• holistic ,  wellness ,  functional medicine ,  alternative medicine ,  healthcare ,  supplements ,  integrative medicine ,  vitamin c ,  ascorbic acid ,  immune boosters ,  antioxidants ,  natural supplements ,  coronavirus ,  covid-19 ,  viruses ,  immune system ,  anti-aging ,  cancer fighters

Protect Yourself from COVID-19 with Vitamin C Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2020
• Holistic ,  Alternative Medicine ,  Supplements ,  Functional Medicine ,  Health & Wellness ,  Natural Medicine ,  Integrative Medicine ,  Selenium ,  Antioxidants ,  Homeopathy

Proven Health Benefits of Selenium Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2020
• Wellness ,  Holistic ,  Alternative Medicine ,  Supplements ,  Blog ,  Immune Health ,  Immune System ,  Coronavirus ,  COVID-19 ,  Healthy Living ,  Integrative Medicine ,  Tips for boosting immune system ,  Healthcare ,  Health Blog

Ways to boost your immune system Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2020
• health ,  homeopathic ,  holistic ,  nutrition ,  functional medicine ,  alternative medicine ,  nutritionist ,  supplements ,  naturopath ,  autoimmune disease ,  anti-flammatory ,  inflammation ,  healthy living ,  drug-free

You may not be able to feel it or see it, but inflammation could be damaging your body.  Inflammation is a part of the body's natural healing system to help Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2020
• holistic ,  functional medicine ,  alternative medicine ,  vitamin d ,  cancer ,  nutritional deficiencies ,  integrative medicine ,  brain health ,  cancer protection ,  coronavirus ,  covid-19 ,  immune system ,  vitamin d deficiency ,  immune health

Why Vitamin D is important for immune system and covid-19 Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2020
• health and wellness ,  alternative medicine ,  blood testing ,  natural medicine ,  congestive heart failure ,  heart disease ,  bnp test ,  preventive medicine ,  testing ,  symptoms

Why Should I Know My BNP Level? Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test is a blood test that measures levels of a protein that is made by your heart and blood vessels. Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2019
• nutrition ,  physician ,  health and wellness ,  Alternative Medicine ,  blood testing ,  thyroid dysfunction ,  thyroid ,  TSH ,  Thyroid testing ,  Natural Healthcare

One in five women are affected by thyroid dysfunction and half of these women are undiagnosed.  The standard approach to testing for thyroid includes a somewhat limited blood testing called Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2019
• Alternative Medicine ,  Diabetes ,  Natural Medicine ,  Preventive Healthcare ,  Food is medicine ,  High Blood Sugar ,  Glucose ,  Diet ,  Statins ,  Blood sugar levels ,  blood glucose

Factors affecting blood glucose Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2019
• illness ,  holistic ,  naturopathy ,  nutrition ,  science based wellness ,  dr steven nickels ,  disease ,  alternative medicine ,  nutritionist ,  natural medicine ,  supplements ,  breast cancer ,  breast cancer survivor ,  testimonial ,  health & wellness ,  healing ,  hope ,  inspiration ,  ponte vedra beach nutritionist ,  florida chiropractor ,  live healthy ,  vitamins ,  lab testing

Breast cancer survivor's inspirational story Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2019
• health ,  holistic ,  wellness ,  alternative health ,  blog ,  parasites ,  intestinal parasites ,  worms ,  tapeworm ,  disease ,  travel ,  alternative medicine ,  healthcare ,  medical advice ,  tips ,  giardia ,  contamination ,  blood testing ,  paradex ,  natural medicine ,  supplements ,  pinworms ,  naturopath ,  sushi ,  diarrhea ,  gut health

Intestinal Parasites and Gut Health Read More