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D.C. (Retired), M.S. and B.S. Human Nutrition, Master’s in Herbology
Nutrition
Herbology
Chiropractic Medicine
Natural Health
Health Writing
Dr. Donna Schwontkowski is a retired chiropractor with 24 years of experience as a chiropractor, nutritionist, dietician, researcher, writer, and professional speaker. She holds two degrees in nutrition and a master’s in herbology.
Dr. Schwontkowski is the author of numerous books and has featured on her own television show in the Sacramento, California area for over four years. She is convinced that every illness can be improved significantly through diet and nutritional protocols.
She is a prolific health writer and contributor at NewLifeOutlook, where she writes on osteoarthritis, IBS, COPD, migraines, fibromyalgia, back pain, overactive bladder, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and asthma.
Dr. Schwontkowski received her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine (D.C.) from the National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL in 1990. She also holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University, as well as a Master’s in Herbology.
Career: 24 years in the health field as chiropractor, nutritionist, researcher, writer, and speaker.
Author: Published numerous books on natural health.
Television: Hosted her own health TV show in Sacramento, CA for 4+ years.
Health Writing: Prolific contributor at NewLifeOutlook covering 10+ health conditions.
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More about the doctor: NewLifeOutlook