Author: Dr.Buttler

I was reading in the Oregonian the other day about a new treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension).  The article was talking about how there is an increased number of people with high blood pressure who are not responding to their pharmaceutical medications.  The new treatment is centered around cutting the nerve that innervates (stimulates)…

I was doing my wellness class the other day and touched on the idea of how much we spend as Americans on our most important medicine, food! As a nation we spend the least amount of our income on our grocery bill. We have become accustomed to this idea that food should be cheap.  Here…

The following link is to an article about the true cause of cancer. To believe that cancer is merely the tumor or the group of cells that are growing at an uncontrolled pace is a very minimalistic approach. In order to truly treat and prevent this disease from occurring, we have to begin changing our…

I keep pondering to myself why I see so many patients with low blood levels of vitamin D. Well in Oregon, it must be because we do not get enough sunshine right? Well I actually think this is wrong.  Of course UV (ultra-violet) light is a synthesizer of vitamin D but I have seen research…

 You may be asking yourself what it the problem with grains? I thought that grains were good for me, well at least whole grains. There are a few different problems with grain. First, grain is a primary source carbohydrate which converts into sugar. For most people, our diets are heavy in carbohydrate which means we…

The Paleolithic diet is a new diet based on old concepts. The purpose is to get back to what you where eating 500-1000 years ago. The emphasis is put on veggies, fruits, meats, nuts and seeds to give you the right balance of nutrition to run optimally . If you think about it, we are…

Here is a article below on the addictive qualities of high sugar foods and high fat foods. It is no wonder why people have such a difficult time changing what they eat. In my continual effort to educate my patients and the public, understanding that the decisions you make regarding what you put into your…

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the united states.  While a colonoscopy is the gold standard for medical prevention, there are a host of other preventative measures one can take when working to prevent this condition from occurring. 1) Make sure you are getting fiber on a daily basis. Constipation…

Bio-identical hormones are a great option for women who are dealing with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes. When these symptoms are arising in the body, they are occurring due to the low production of both progesterone and estrogen. This is typical for a women around the time of menopause when…

Farm fresh produce Dr. Buttler was at the market today cooking healthy veggies and fish to show families the benefit of whole foods. And it’s that time of the year again for farmers markets, gardens, and eating fresh produce every day.  It’s best to get 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but it’s…