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…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jul 13, 2017 | Depression, Fatigue, Stress
Most of us like our jobs (or at least something about our jobs 🙂 ), but there will inevitably be some degree of discord or discontent during any given workday. Since stress in the workplace is a major factor in our overall health, we wanted to cover some proven, effective strategies to deal with stress in the workplace.
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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 | Jun 22, 2017 | Athletic Performance, Inflammation, Natural Pain Relief
With recent disclosures about the possible detrimental health impacts of COX-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx and Celebrex, many people are looking for effective and safe relief of joint pain. Kaprex offers clinically proven pain relief without the complications associated with COX-2 inhibitors. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 16, 2017 | Eating Naturally, Nutrition
We are a fast food nation – the home cooked meals of the past are sadly becoming history. Over scheduling and modern day stress has led to many people needing a quick meal when they are on the go. That is why on any given day, more than 25 percent of Americans will eat fast food. Even more alarming is that more money is spent yearly on fast food than higher education – over $110 billion to be exact. With these statistics being so lofty, the question comes to mind, how do you continue to travel down the natural path to health and still live in our fast food nation? (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 13, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Naturopathic Health, Underlying Metabolic Imbalances, Way of Life, Women's Health
Medical doctors want to help people feel and be well; however, the tools that they have at their disposal are often inadequate to get the job done. Take, for instance, the top ten highest-grossing medications in the United States; research shows that they only help between 1 in 25 to 1 in 4 of the people who take them.
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