by Dr. Oler, ND | Nov 13, 2014 | Natural Remedies, Natural Weight Loss, Naturopathic Health
There is so much research coming out about vitamin D these days that it seems prudent that everyone get their levels checked and supplement accordingly. Here is another reason to dose-up on the “sunshine vitamin” – it can help you lose weight, limit weight gain and improve blood sugar levels.
A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry this month found that supplementation with vitamin D for 10 weeks limited weight gain in animals on a very high fat diet. Those supplemented with vitamin D showed an increase in lipid oxidation (fat burning) and energy expenditure (they used up more calories) which the authors say was due to a vitamin D-induced increase in the expression of genes that control metabolism.
This study suggests that vitamin D3 supplementation may represent a way to fight the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders, including metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Everyone should have their vitamin D3 levels checked (the test is called 25-hydroxy vitamin D) and supplement accordingly based on their test results.
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 30, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Depression
When most people think of neurotransmitter imbalances, they think of disorders such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and possibly ADD/ADHD and Parkinson’s disease. Usually, that’s because the drugs used to treat these disorders attempt to manipulate various neurotransmitters – including serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and GABA – in order to help alleviate symptoms. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 28, 2014 | Depression, Natural Health Products
Depression is a major problem in the United States with over 28 million people reporting occasional depression and almost 11 million people suffering from major depression according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Depression is also big business for drug companies, with almost 30 million people filling 164 million prescriptions each year for antidepressant medications. The unfortunate truth of this situation is that drugs don’t work for most people. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Oct 23, 2014 | Fatigue, Migraine, Stress
There are several common triggers associated with migraine headaches. Not all individuals with migraines will be sensitive to every trigger, but most people with migraines will have an increased risk of headaches when confronted with one or more of the following: (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…)
