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 | Apr 7, 2016 | Fatigue, Migraine, Stress
Anybody that has experienced a migraine headache (and even those that have watched someone else experience one) knows how devastatingly painful they can be. During a migraine headache, blood vessels in the head go through a cycle of extreme constriction followed by rapid dilation. These blood vessels become inflamed due to imbalances in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. There are many possible causes for neurotransmitter imbalance, but one of the most common is adrenal fatigue. Therefore, if we can address and relieve adrenal fatigue, we can often reduce the frequency and duration of migraines.
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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 | Feb 23, 2016 | Cleansing, Depression, Digestive Support, Fatigue, Health Partner News, Men's Health, Migraine, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Stress, Women's Health
Our lives seem so full of things to worry about and/or do that we don’t even realize that our health is slowly but steadily slipping away from us. Even if we can find the time to exercise, many of us perform exercises that fatigue and drain us even more. Rather than relieve stress, most of our activities have the effect of fueling a state called Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) dominance. Periodic detoxification can help calm down an overactive sympathetic nervous system. The key is to perform a detoxification program properly. Read more…
