I came to the NPHC because I was having frequent migraine headaches that were interfering with my life physically, emotionally and spiritually and a good friend recommended that I see Dr. Chad because my MD wasn’t helping. (more…)
I’ve been asked to tell you how Dr. Oler’s guidance and Amino Acid Therapy has impacted my life. Before I can do that I think I have to try and give you an idea of what my life was like before I started taking amino acids. I was 11 when my Mom figured out I had OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and TTM (trichotillomania). We didn’t tell our family doctor for two years because my Mom used to be a nurse and didn’t want me taking drugs like Prozac. Instead, my parents travelled thousands of miles taking me to so many doctor’s I can’t even remember them all. They all said they could help me but they never did. (more…)
The first post in this series discussed what ‘neurotransmitter testing’ actually is and what it is measuring. This post will cover when neurotransmitter testing is indicated and how it is used in practice. (more…)
We have discussed neurotransmitter testing at length on the amino acid therapy blog and on the website. Here we will provide a brief overview to understand when neurotransmitter testing is used and how to use the results. (more…)
Anti-histamines are one of the top sellers at drugstores and retailers nationwide. They are used for a wide variety of disorders, including seasonal allergies, hay fever, asthma, sleep disturbance, multiple chemical sensitivities, hives, rashes and even acid reflux. The problem with this approach is that anti-histamine based drugs simply block the histamine receptor (which inhibits the negative effects from occurring);they do not help eliminate histamine or address the reason histamine levels are elevated. This is why people often need to use anti-histamine medications ongoing; when the anti-histamine medication ‘wears-off’ a person must take more of it because they haven’t addressed the root imbalance. (more…)
To raise awareness, we are releasing several posts about using amino acid therapy to combat histamine-related disorders and The Anti-Histamine Effect of Amino Acid Therapy –In Depth. Here are a few case studies that highlight the broad utility of this approach. (more…)
