by Dr. Oler, ND | Sep 17, 2015 | Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways the causes reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm resulting in numerous symptoms, including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Many natural compounds have been studied in regards to acute and chronic asthma management, including magnesium. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 26, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
Amino acid therapy is used to optimize neurotransmitter function so a person can eliminate signs and symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance, including depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, compulsive and/or addictive behaviors, cravings for sweets, increased or insatiable hunger, increased pain (like in fibromyalgia), chronic fatigue, the urge to pull and pick (as in trichotillomania), migraines, poor memory, inability to focus or concentrate (including ADD/ADHD), weight gain/inability to lose weight, restless legs, Parkinson’s disease and many gastrointestinal imbalances (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Aug 11, 2015 | Amino Acid Therapy, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
Neurotransmitters help the body communicate with itself and direct most of the bodies functions. They are like little chemical messengers that relay information to and from the brain millions of times daily. Unfortunately, imbalances in neurotransmitters can create a whole host of problems, including depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, compulsive and/or addictive behaviors, cravings for sweets, increased or insatiable hunger, increased pain (like in fibromyalgia), chronic fatigue, the urge to pull out hair (as in trichotillomania), migraines, poor memory, inability to focus or concentrate, weight gain/inability to lose weight, restless legs, Parkinson’s disease and many gastrointestinal imbalances (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 30, 2015 | Depression, Fatigue, Natural Pain Relief, Naturopathic Health
When I came into the NPHC I was exhausted, depressed and had been having severe neck pain (pain rated a 9 on a scale of 1-10) for 9 months. I needed medication to sleep and was still exhausted in the morning when I awoke. I had needed naps most of my life that lasted from 1-4 hours in duration everyday. I had indigestion, acid reflux and bloating whenever I ate and my hair was falling out. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 28, 2015 | Naturopathic Health
“I don’t remember being this happy! If you follow the program, and try to learn, it will change your whole life.” (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 23, 2015 | Natural Remedies, Naturopathic Health
The human body is designed to have regular rest – daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. Hence, the importance of getting enough sleep, enjoying your weekends, and taking some time off throughout the year to get away. That can be a hard thing to do in a country where people are often judged by what they can accomplish. In fact, this attitude that “time is money” and the “early bird gets the worm” have made us some of the top workaholics in the world. However, without sufficient restful and restorative getaways, all that stress and hard work are certain to damage our health and limit the pleasure of our productivity. (more…)