by Dr. Oler, ND | Sep 23, 2021 | Amino Acid Therapy, Depression, Menopause, Migraine, Neurotransmitter Function, Neurotransmitter Imbalances, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, Trichotillomania, Weight Loss
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that the body uses to relay information. Many people are on medications to alter neurotransmitter levels or function in an attempt to improve their health. However, people need to know how these medications work and which neurotransmitters are impacted in order to understand if and how they can optimize their health.
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by Dr. Oler, ND | Sep 6, 2018 | Amino Acid Therapy, Neurotransmitter Imbalances |
Neurotransmitter imbalances can cause an incredibly wide range of health issues. The reason is clear: neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that relay information between the brain and the rest of the body; if neurotransmitter imbalances are present, improper information gets sent. In essence, the wiring of the body gets fouled up and this can have a very wide range of effects. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 19, 2018 | Athletic Performance, Health and Wellness, Hormone Imbalance, Men's Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements, Women's Health
Whether people are just starting down the path to optimizing their health or have been following the path for some time, everyone has the same questions: “What supplements and foods should I be consuming? Which ones should I stay away from? What does my body need? and What nutrients do I need to further improve my health?” With all the information out there, it can be impossible for a layperson to navigate this confusing territory. This is where functional testing comes in: to help us determine each person’s exact needs in regards to which foods and supplements they should take and avoid in order to optimize their health. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 21, 2018 | Athletic Performance, Cleansing, Eating Naturally, Health and Wellness, Natural Pain Relief, Natural Remedies
We all know that being properly hydrated is important. What most people do NOT know is how to get properly hydrated. It turns out that there’s a bit more to it than just pounding water a few times a day… (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Nov 9, 2017 | Fatigue, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Supplements
Part 1 in this series outlined the need for antioxidants and how they can protect our bodies from a whole host of disorders and dysfunction. In this post, we’ll review some of the key antioxidants and why you may want to take a variety of antioxidants. (more…)