by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 24, 2017 | Men's Health, Naturopathic Health, Women's Health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the US, approximately one in three adults has high blood pressure, totaling more than 72 million people. Additionally, more than half of Americans over the age of 60 have hypertension. Blood pressure medications have helped a lot of people reduce a condition that can damage their cardiovascular systems. However, recent research has also shown that these medications can have serious health consequences; this post will explore alternative, natural ways you can use to help lower your blood pressure and support your overall health. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 17, 2017 | Immune System, Naturopathic Health
Since there are no known cures for colds and flu, prevention must be your goal. A proactive approach to warding off colds and flu is apt to make your whole life healthier. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 10, 2017 | Allergies, Food Allergies, Stress
Roughly 20 percent of adults in the US suffer from seasonal allergies. Most people reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication to address the runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, sinus congestion, headache and breathing difficulties they experience. This post will address how you can identify and eliminate the most likely causes of your seasonal allergies – and it’s not the pollen count. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 3, 2017 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Natural Weight Loss, Stress and Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Women's Health
According to conventional wisdom, the infamous “beer belly” is caused by excess alcohol calories being stored as fat. Yet, less than five percent of the alcohol calories you drink are turned into fat. Rather, the main effect of alcohol is to reduce the amount of fat or carbohydrate your body burns for energy, along with increasing your appetite and dramatically decreasing your testosterone levels. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 20, 2017 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Exercise, Health and Wellness, insulin resistance, Natural Weight Loss
We know that getting started with a workout program can be a daunting task. However, you can console yourself that every athlete, no matter how skilled, had to start somewhere; many of them probably started in a similar position to where you are now. (more…)
