by Dr. Oler, ND | May 4, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Inflammation, Nutrition, Testing Category
Biochemical individuality is a really cool sounding term (really cool to people like me:)) that simply means that every’s nutritional needs are different. These unique nutritional needs are based on each person’s genetics, lifestyle, diet and environmental exposure to various stresses. Biochemistry is a complex web of interactions that controls the way your body uses and/or responds to the things you take into your body (food, drink, supplements, medications, pollutants, stresses, etc.) and how that translates into how your body functions. For your body (biochemistry) to function properly, your body requires the right amounts and proportions of nutrients. This amount is dependent on you – the amount of a certain nutrient required by the average person (or another person) may not be the optimal amount you need for proper health (this is one of the reasons the RDA/DRI reported for nutrients is misleading at best – more on that later). (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Apr 6, 2017 | Areas of Weight Loss Resistance, Exercise, Health and Wellness, Natural Remedies
“I drink 64 ounces (or 3 quarts, or 2 gallons) of water a day – there is no way that I’m dehydrated!”
We hear statements like this a lot. And, while compared to most people you meet, you may drink way more water than they do, chances are you are still dehydrated. (We’ve tested thousands of people for hydration status and it turns out that only about 1% of people tested are properly hydrated.) (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 30, 2017 | Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Natural Remedies, Women's Health
Many people are unknowingly placing themselves in harms way by consuming grapefruit juice along with their medications. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Mar 23, 2017 | Depression, Health and Wellness, Immune System, Inflammation, Mineral Absorption |
If you are paying attention to nutrition or health-related news, you know that not a week goes by without some new findings coming out about the health benefits of vitamin D. However, there is also a lot of confusion about how much vitamin D each person needs as well as the best/safest way to achieve optimal vitamin D levels. The purpose of this post is to try and clear some of the confusion. (more…)
by Dr. Oler, ND | Jun 9, 2015 | Depression, Natural Remedies
Nobody likes to feel down or depressed. Luckily, you have control over many of the factors that can negatively affect your mood. Balancing your blood sugar is paramount in this process. By making the following dietary changes you can not only significantly improve your mood, you will greatly reduce your risk of disease and illness and improve your energy. Enjoy! (more…)