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 | Mar 30, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Natural Remedies, Women's Health
Many people are unknowingly placing themselves in harms way by consuming grapefruit juice along with their medications. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Feb 26, 2015 | Hormone Imbalance, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health, Postpartum Depression, Women's Health
Perimenopause is the time period preceding the cessation of normal menstrual periods; this typically occurs sometime between 35 and 50 years of age. It is often thought that hormone levels decline uniformly during this time and that the symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause are due solely to a decrease in sex hormones. Unfortunately, this is not the case. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jan 27, 2015 | Allergies, Amino Acid Therapy, Depression, Fatigue, Hormone Imbalance, Men's Health, Migraine, Stress, Women's Health
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that relay information throughout the brain and body. Of the more than 100 currently identified neurotransmitters, only a few have been shown to have broad reaching effects within the human brain.
Here is a brief comparison of the major neurotransmitters, accompanying functions and diseases associated with dysfunction. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 21, 2014 | Women's Health
During menopause, many women experience weight gain, especially in the hip and thigh area. This weight gain often occurs despite good dietary and exercise practices, is very difficult to lose and can be due to estrogen dominance. Alternatively, it can also be due to having too little estrogen, which can also lead to other symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dry skin, vaginal dryness and irritability. (more…)
