by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 7, 2018 | detoxification, Eating Naturally, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Recipes, toxic burden
One of the hardest things for many people trying to live a healthier lifestyle is what to do in social situations when alcohol is available. As a society, we love our booze and it alcohol has become an integral part of many social gatherings and situations. So much so, that it is often deemed odd to not have a drink in hand and many of these events.
Have no fear – we have come up with several ‘mocktails’ that will ease the pressure to drink and allow you to enjoy a refreshing (and hydrating) beverage to boot – Cheers! (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | May 17, 2018 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Blood Sugar, Gut Dysbiosis, insulin resistance
It has long been known that consuming too much sugar leads to metabolic changes that result in diabetes, weight gain, obesity and cardiovascular disease. In an attempt to allow people to ‘have their cake and eat it too’ food-stuff manufacturers introduced and heavily marketed artificial sweeteners as a “healthy” alternative to sugar. However, research over the past decade has shown that consuming artificial sweeteners leads to metabolic derangements that actually promote the very things they are marketed to help, namely blood sugar dysregulation, diabetes, weight gain and cardiovascular disease. A new study has begun to show us how. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | May 3, 2018 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Fatigue, Stress and Weight Loss, Thyroid, Underlying Metabolic Imbalances
We see a lot of people that suffer from one or more symptoms attributed to an under-functioning thyroid. Many of these people are on medications to boost thyroid hormone (T4 and/or T3), but find that their underlying symptoms – including fatigue, hair loss/thinning, dry skin or constipation – don’t improve. The reason could be that they are not actually addressing the underlying cause(s) of the thyroid dysfunction; one of those underlying causes is likely adrenal fatigue. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 19, 2018 | Bone Health, Mineral Absorption, Supplements
Most people never hear of vitamin K until they (or someone they love) are placed on a blood thinner like Warfarin or Coumadin. At that time, these people are told that they need to avoid eating foods that are high in vitamin K. The unfortunate consequence of this can be an increase in atherosclerosis, kidney stones, osteopenia and osteoporosis. And it isn’t necessary. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 5, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Immune System, Naturopathic Medicine
It has been shown that the flu vaccine is not very effective; new research may have found out why. (more…)
