by Dr. Oler, ND | May 19, 2016 | Digestive Support, Insomnia, Men's Health, Natural Health Products, Naturopathic Health, Stress, Women's Health
You read that right – probiotics may help reduce stress, which can help you sleep better. “Impossible!” you say. “Absurd.” “Hooey.” – All common reactions, but hear me out on this and we may be able to change your mind (and improve your sleep!).
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by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 24, 2016 | Fatigue, Insomnia, Men's Health, Natural Remedies, Stress, Women's Health
Almost everyone struggles with getting a good night’s sleep at some time during their life, usually due to some kind of acute stress. However, for some people, getting good quality sleep is an issue almost every night; for those that experience this (or those that live with them) this is a very hard way to live.
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by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 14, 2016 | Fatigue, Health Partner News, Insomnia, Natural Remedies, Stress
Anxiety and insomnia affect millions of people every day. Not surprisingly, stress is one of the main culprits responsible for our worry and lack of sleep. While we can’t control all the stressors in our lives, one of the keys to managing anxiety and insomnia is controlling and/or minimizing the impact that stress has on us. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do this is through deep breathing.
Everybody knows that taking a deep breath, or letting out a sigh of relief reduces tension in our bodies and helps us to feel more relaxed. The trick to effective stress management is to breathe deeply as often as possible throughout the day to maximize this stress reduction benefit.
Here’s a great way to get started… Read more
by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 31, 2016 | Health Partner News, Insomnia, Men's Health, Stress, Women's Health
You know the scenario: it’s 2:30 AM and you’ve either just woken up or haven’t even fallen asleep yet. Your body is exhausted, but your mind keeps cycling on something that causes your insides to vibrate with a kind of anxiety that won’t allow you the rest you so desperately want. You look at the clock only to realize what you thought was an hour has only been 10 minutes and you realize that it’s going to be another long and sleepless night.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults in the United States have symptoms of insomnia – that’s over 73 million people! While there are many common causes of insomnia, stress is one of the most prevalent. While this may seem obvious, what is really important is how you can reduce the impact that stress has on you so you get a good night’s sleep. Read more…
by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 25, 2016 | Cleansing, Insomnia
Many people experience periods of poor sleep; unfortunately, some experience these periods much more than others. There are several products that may be helpful for those with occasional sleeplessness and even insomnia find relief, and they are certainly worth a shot if you haven’t found anything that helps. However, one of the most overlooked reasons that can negatively impact a person’s ability to get a good night’s sleep is accumulated toxins and/or improper detoxification.
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by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 15, 2016 | Eating Naturally, Fatigue, Insomnia, Men's Health, Women's Health
Not being able to get a decent amount of sleep on a regular basis can have a huge negative impact on your overall health and well-being. Aside from being tired, not getting enough sleep promotes inflammation (which means pain), weight gain, blood sugar imbalances, anxiety, depression and ironically enough, insomnia. Many of these imbalances are due to the neurotransmitter imbalances that chronic sleep deprivation induces.
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