Dr. Amy Clem Optimal Health Solutions

02/23/2026

Come and get some puppy cuddles with Charlie today!
Available appointments 9:40, 10:00 and 10:20 this morning!
Call or a text to schedule: 319-754-1400

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Appointments available on Wednesday and Thursday this week!

Call or Text to Schedule: 319-754-1400

01/20/2026

VITAMIN D Does NOT Work WITHOUT MAGNESIUM and VITAMIN K2

If you’re taking vitamin D3 without magnesium and vitamin K2 you're not getting the full benefits and in some cases you could even be increasing risk.

Here’s how the system actually works:

1. Vitamin D3 — Calcium Absorption

Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium from food and supplements.

Without enough D3, calcium absorption is poor.

2. Vitamin K2 — Calcium Direction

Vitamin K2 tells calcium where to go:

✔ Into bones and teeth

❌ Not into arteries or soft tissues

Without K2, absorbed calcium can accumulate in blood vessels, contributing to arterial calcification.

3. Magnesium — Vitamin D Activation

Magnesium is required to activate vitamin D.

It converts vitamin D into the active hormone 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol).

Around ~50% of people are magnesium deficient, which can silently block vitamin D from working.

Why This Matters

Taking vitamin D alone can:

- Increase calcium absorption without proper regulation (arterial calcifications)

- Stress magnesium stores

- Reduce the effectiveness of vitamin D over time

The Takeaway

Vitamin D + K2 + Magnesium = a functional system

Together, they support:

- Strong bones and teeth

- Healthy arteries

- Better sleep and stress resilience

- Proper calcium metabolism

- Overall metabolic and cardiovascular health

If you want to see the magnesium and Vitamin D3/K2 that I take create an account here https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/ddinicolantonio-general-health

01/19/2026

Only a few openings left for this week!

Call or text to get scheduled 319-754-1400

12/31/2025

Who needs an Adjustment before the New Year??

We have 11:00 and 11:20 now available on Wednesday December 31st!
Call or Text 319-754-1400
We will return to the office on Monday January 5th at 8:30am!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays!
Need a Last Minute Christmas Gift??
CBD is in stock and On Sale!!!
$70. (Regularly $90)
We are in the office Tuesday December 23rd
8:30 am-12:00 pm!

11/19/2025

Welcome to our New Office!
We are now located in The Suites of Burlington @ Keystone! 2876 E. Mt. Pleasant St. in Burlington
Call or text to get scheduled! 319-754-1400
We have appointments available starting the week of December 1st! We Hope to see you soon!

11/17/2025

New Location!!! 🤗
2876 E. Mt. Pleasant Street
We hope to see you soon!