by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 19, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Pain Relief |
One major class of migraine medications, called triptans, are believed to work by mimicking serotonin in the body, effectively binding with the serotonin receptors of the blood vessels and sensory nerves feeding the brain which can calm the symptoms of a migraine headache. However, this effect is short-lived, as this class of mediation – which includes drugs like Imitrex/sumatriptan, Maxalt/rizatritan, Amerge/naratriptan, Zomig/zolmitriptan and Axert/almotriptan – only tricks the brain into thinking there is more serotonin than there actually is for a short period of time, setting a person up for rebound headaches and/or other migraines in the future. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 7, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Digestive Support, Hormone Imbalance, Mineral Absorption, Natural Health Products |
We are asked this question a lot, so I wanted to take some time to review what these two compounds are and how the body/brain uses them so it becomes clear why one is better than the other to raise serotonin levels in the brain. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 5, 2014 | Fatigue, Natural Weight Loss
Part 3 of this series on the many benefits of exercise focused on how exercise can help improve hormone balance. Exercise is also very important to help another hormone – namely insulin – do its job better, by combating a condition known as insulin resistance. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 31, 2014 | Hormone Imbalance, Natural Weight Loss
Part 2 of this series discussed how exercise can help balance neurotransmitter levels. Exercise can also help improve hormone levels. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 29, 2014 | Natural Weight Loss
Part 1 of this series discussed how targeted exercise can help you deal with stress more effectively. This post will cover how you can use exercise to improve your mood, reduce cravings, get better quality sleep, increase your energy and even eliminate your migraines by improving your neurotransmitter levels. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 24, 2014 | Fatigue, Natural Weight Loss, Stress
When most people think about exercise, they either think about (a) burning calories, (b) weight loss, (c) improving cardiovascular health or (d) improving their overall level of physical fitness. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 22, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Health Products, Products for Sale |
NeuroReplete is a formula that is often used in the course of amino acid therapy. NeuroReplete is a specialized formula that contains L-tyrosine and 5-HTP in a 10:1 ratio along with the cofactors necessary to convert those amino acids into the catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine) and serotonin, respectively. Everyone needs a unique combination of amino acids to achieve optimal neurotransmitter function, but NeuroReplete is a good place to start. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 10, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
As we are working to achieve the proper dosing of amino acid therapy to correct a person’s underlying neurotransmitter imbalances some people experience transient nausea lasting 45-60 minutes periodically throughout the day. The underlying reason for this side effect is distinctly different from the GI upset/nausea some people experience at the initiation of amino acid therapy. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 8, 2014 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Remedies, Natural Weight Loss, Naturopathic Health |
There are many underlying metabolic imbalances that can prevent a person from losing weight. Some of them show obvious cause and effect, like an underactive thyroid that slows down the metabolism, making it very difficult to use food as fuel, which causes a person to pack o the pounds. Others, like neurotransmitter imbalances, exert their effects in more sinister and secretive ways. This often makes people feel they are powerless to do anything about them. Luckily, that isn’t the case. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 3, 2014 | Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
This final installment of this five part series on the core belief making up the Naturopathic Philosophy deals with the seventh and final principle: that we practice prevention first and work towards prevention as the end goal. (more…)
