by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 4, 2014 | Mineral Absorption, Nutrition, Testing Category
Everybody knows that they should “eat healthier”, but who really knows what that means? And how do you know exactly what YOUR body needs? After all, we are all different, aren’t we?? The answer is a resounding “YES” and testing is available to help you determine exactly what your specific nutritional needs are. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 18, 2013 | Mineral Absorption, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
Part 1 of this series established that most people need to dramatically increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids they take on a daily basis to offset inflammation caused both by diet and disease. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when consuming high dose fish oil. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 11, 2013 | Mineral Absorption, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health, Nutrition
Fish oil and the omega-3 fatty acids they contain get a lot of press, and for good reason. In high enough concentrations, omega-3 fatty acids for fish oils are powerful anti-inflammatory agents, and inflammation is at the core of almost every single chronic health conditions that plague our modern culture. The key phase in that sentence is “in high enough concentrations” as research shows that most people don’t take enough fish oil to provide this key benefit. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 9, 2012 | Mineral Absorption, Natural Health Products, Postpartum Depression
Studies show that birth control depletes key nutrients
Several studies have shown that hormonal birth control, whether it be oral (i.e., birth control pills), vaginal (i.e., vaginal ring) or transdermal (i.e., patches) deplete the body of several key nutrients.
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