by Dr. Oler, ND | Sep 22, 2016 | Hormone Imbalance, Hormone Imbalances, Menopause, Perimenopause, Underlying Metabolic Imbalances, Women's Health
The most important groups of hormones for women are estrogens (especially ß‐estradiol) and progesterone. In a healthy female body they balance each other so phases of the menstrual cycle occur regularly. When one is going down, the other is going up. Their synchronized cycle repeats about every month (25 to 35 days). When the balance between estrogen and progesterone is lost, your body may act in unpredictable ways.
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by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 29, 2017 | Natural Health Products, Naturopathic Medicine, Supplements
Many people are trying to find ways to save money while working toward their health goals. Supplements can be a major expense for some, so finding ways to save money on the supplements you buy can be a great place to start. Here are some easy, simple ways to get the most for your supplement dollar! (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 4, 2016 | Eating Naturally, Hormone Imbalance, Hormone Imbalances, Men's Health
Most everyone is familiar with the term ‘menopause’, which refers to the end of a woman’s reproductive years. What some people don’t know is that men also go through a similar transition, known as ‘andropause’ or ‘male menopause’, during their later years. In both cases, the transition is often associated with hormone imbalances and tends to coincide with other age‐related declines. Fortunately, rebalancing hormones naturally generally provides symptom relief and also tends to delay other age‐related illnesses and conditions.
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by Dr. Oler, ND | May 15, 2014 | Mineral Absorption, Natural Health Products, Natural Remedies, Women's Health
If you checked three of more of the statements in the Osteoporosis Screening Questionnaire, you are at risk for osteoporosis. To verify with testing, we recommend the Bone Resorption Assessment to establish a baseline by which to measure the effectiveness of bone support therapies and identify your current rate of bone loss. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | May 1, 2014 | Hormone Imbalance, Mineral Absorption, Natural Health Products, Women's Health
One of the most important health issues for middle-aged women is the threat of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become thin, fragile, and highly prone to fracture. Numerous studies have linked estrogen insufficiency to this gradual, yet debilitating disease. In fact, osteoporosis is more closely related to menopause than to a woman’s chronological age. (more…)