I am reminded everyday about the adversity that we face in our lives. We see it on TV, in the paper and on the streets around us. There is a seemingly endless amount of stress that is occurring within our daily lives that is overwhelming the majority of us. According to a report released by…
Author: Dr.Buttler
Naturopathic physician who is educating people about their health in order to empower them to practice self care.
Stop treating pathology and begin improving physiology!
The primary approach in our heath care system is to treat the pathologic changes that have taken place in your body rather than treating the physiologic cause of it. We are continually seduced by the reductionistic model that forces us to find the single variable that is causing the majority of our health issues. This…
The connection between skin conditions (cancer) and your gastrointestinal system
When we think of skin problems, our thoughts usually go right to what is happening on the outside that is causing the skin to be irritated. Did my laundry detergent change? Have I been in the sun to long? Are the clothes that I am wearing causing this rash? Do I have acne because my…
Angelina Jolie’s choice, is that true cancer prevention?
Well I thought I would add my opinion to this celebrity decision that was made. You probably know that Angelina Jolie decided to have a mastectomy because she was positive for a genetic mutation that increases the probability of her expressing breast/ovarian cancer. These decisions are often made because people want to prevent the possibility…
Understanding the adverse effects of birth control on your health
Are you taking birth control pills or using an IUD to manage a health concern? If you are, consider asking yourself the question, how are these hormones affecting my health? Often times the reason why women go on birth control is because they are dealing with increased menstrual flow, increased uterine cramping, acne, weight gain,…
Gluten is not the problem, you are!
After reading the article in The Oregonian yesterday, I thought I should weigh in on my opinion about gluten. The reality is that gluten is not the problem. The harsh reality is that your body’s reaction to gluten is the major issue. You are the problem. Now do not get me wrong, you and those…
Addressing the cause of disease is hard, but well worth it.
I thought I would write a few words on the topic of treating the cause of disease rather than focusing on the symptoms. To often the focus of health care is on finding the next best drug or procedure (there is a new one for treating high blood pressure where you cut the nerves that…
Diet Soda raises diabetes risk- go figure
Here is a link to a great article on how diet soda increases the rate of diabetes. I urge you to begin questioning the impact that your choices have on your health. There has been a concept through our culture that we can create an alternative to the natural process and this will some how…
The abuse of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs
This scenario is occurring all to often these days… Someone deals with a significant event in their life. They do not have the support and resources to help manage it. They feel out of control. They go to their doctor (their primary care). The doctor sees that they are sad/depressed/anxious. A medication is prescribed to…
Dr. Buttler’s H.E.A.L.T.H. promoting guidlines!
Dr. Buttler’s H.E.A.L.T.H Guidelines. Helping Everyone Achieve Longevity Through Healing *Only drink room temperature water. Your body has to heat up cold water wasting your body’s resources. *Use healthy hygiene products. If you would not put it in your body, do not put it on your body. Here are the companies that Dr. Buttler…