by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 7, 2019 | Eating Naturally, Naturopathic Health, Neurotransmitter, Neurotransmitter Function, Neurotransmitter Imbalances, Nutrition
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener. Since its discovery in 1965, it has been used in thousands of food products as a non-caloric sweetener. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). However, aspartame is not the only artificial sweetener found in foods; others include saccharin, neotame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. More than 6000 new products that contain artificial sweeteners were launched in the United States between 1999 and 2004, including soft drinks, baby food, Pedialyte, frozen foods, chewing gum and many (many) foods aimed at weight loss and blood sugar management (see other posts on the effects of artificial sweeteners and blood sugar and weight gain). (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jan 18, 2018 | Amino Acid Therapy, Health and Wellness, Natural Health Products, Naturopathic Health, Naturopathic Medicine |
We get requests everyday from people looking for a practitioner in their area that uses amino acid therapy. The best place to start is to contact NeuroResearch at www.neurosupport.com and ask them if there is anyone near you that has taken a training with Marty Hinz, MD in your area; they have the most complete list of providers in the country and should be able to find someone you can contact. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | May 18, 2017 | Amino Acid Therapy, Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Depression, Digestive Support, Inflammation, Insomnia, insulin resistance, Migraine, Neurotransmitter, Neurotransmitter Imbalances |
Migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, fibormyalgia, obesity and even ADHD can all be traced back to depleted serotonin levels – and the effects on your body can be as damaging as they are diverse. When most people think of serotonin deficiency, the first thing they usually think about is depression. If that someone is you, you’d be right. But there’s a lot more to this neurotransmitter than meets the eye – a lot more. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Feb 3, 2016 | Amino Acid Therapy, Health Partner News
Neurotransmitter Restoration Therapy – or Amino Acid Therapy – involves providing the body the nutrients it needs to restore optimal neurotransmitter function. Once neurotransmitter function is restored, any symptoms relating to neurotransmitter imbalance – including such things as depression, anxiety and difficulty sleeping are relieved. Read more…
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 8, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
There are many products that can be used to supply the body the necessary building blocks that it needs to re-establish proper neurotransmitter function. Unfortunately, most of the products available over-the-counter, as well as many that are only available through licensed health care providers, do not provide adequate (or reproducible) amounts of the needed components. (more…)
