Donna Schwontkowski, DC (retired), MS and BS Nutrition, Herbology
Clinical Nutrition, Deficiency Diseases, Heavy Metal & Environmental Toxins, Detoxification, Chiropractic Medicine, Herbal Healing
Master Herbalist certification in herbs from the School of Natural Healing BS Nutrition
Work Experience: Dr. Donna Schwontkowski is a retired chiropractic physician with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Herbology. She has focused her career on three primary areas: clinical nutrition, learning and memory, and health/self-improvement publications. Dr. Donna’s mission in life is to act as an intercessor for people in all three of these areas, allowing them via teaching them, working in groups with them, or mentoring them to reach their potential in health, learning and memory, and ability to transform one’s life. Dr. Donna was also a journalist for health and fitness magazines for 15 years, the editor of Sacramento, CA’s Health & Fitness Magazine, and Co-producer and host of a TV show on health for four years. She has taught hundreds of community courses on many aspects of health and natural healing to thousands of students over the years. Her accelerated learning background has also allowed her to teach thousands of college and postgraduate students science and dozens of children how to read five books in a week as well as how to learn any subject quickly, including health and science.
Most disease is the result of one of three things: vitamin and mineral deficiencies, toxicities, or genetic disorders; and lifestyle choices. Thus, health plans always must be individualized for every patient. This is when you get true gains in health in record time.
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Foods that are harmful to your kidneys
TRANSCRIPT 1. Spinach Spinach has been effectively marketed as a super-healthy option, but the truth is, it’s high in oxalate—a known kidney killer. 100 grams of spinach can contain up to 1260 mg of oxalate, which is higher than what you’d get from many other leafy greens. If your body takes too much oxalate in […]
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How Green Tea Helps You Clear Clogged Arteries
TRANSCRIPT Clogged arteries – Mechanism & Risks If you want a healthy, long life, keeping your arteries clean is crucial. If arteries get clogged, your blood cannot flow freely and efficiently throughout the body. When blood can’t reach the heart, it leads to a heart attack. And when it can’t get the brain, it results […]
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12 Amazing Herbs Good for Liver: Benefits, Side Effects, and More
12 best herbs for liver health: Benefits and potential side effects The liver, a vital organ, is crucial in maintaining our overall health. In our search for well-being, natural remedies, especially herbs to cleanse the liver, have gained immense popularity. Among these, certain best herbs for liver detox stand out for their remarkable liver-supporting properties. […]
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Which Tea To Help Focus? Common Myths When Drinking Tea
Which tea is best for focus? Now, let’s discuss some teas that help you focus. From the classic green to the exotic Matcha, the refreshing peppermint, the ancient Ginkgo Biloba, and the fiery ginger, each cup holds a secret to unlocking your potential. They are more than tea to help you focus; they are your […]
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Is Oatmeal Good for Diabetes? Oatmeal and Diabetes Facts
Oatmeal glycemic index: All you need to know The glycemic index (GI) is a system that attributes a number from 0 to 100 to a particular food based on its glucose content and its effect on increasing blood sugar two hours after eating. Highly processed foods have higher GIs, while foods rich in protein or […]
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Which Juice Is Good for Nerves? Juices for Healthy Neuropathy
Important vitamins for strong nerves: Things you should know Before we delve into the specifics of each essential vitamin and nutrient for your nerves, it’s important to understand the broader picture. Think of your nervous system as this intricate web, a superhighway of messages zipping from your brain to every corner of your body. To […]
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Is Farro Good for Diabetics? Recipes and More
All about farro: Origin and nutrition facts Farro (Triticum dicoccum) emerges as one of the primary grains in history and is considered the first type of wheat cultivated by man more than 12,000 years ago in Egypt. In ancient Greece and Rome, farro is the main ingredient in making bread, as the Italian term “farina” […]
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Is Brown Sugar Healthy? Calories, Nutrition, And More
Is Brown Sugar Bad For You? Brown sugar is a conventional sweetening agent made by sugarcane processing, creating its unique flavor (1). Sugar is part of our diet. Though it gives us a lot of calories, there are multiple harms associated with sugar, especially added or artificial sugars (2, 3). Brown sugar is a sugar […]
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The Best Herbs That Help With Anxiety and Stress
7 herbs that help with anxiety: How do they work? Herbal medicines in Chinese traditional medicine Herbal medicine is a common ingredient and source of traditional medicines (1). Herbal medicine has a long history of over 3000 years. However, the earliest herbal text known to the world was written over 2000 years ago in China. […]