Lets Talk Supplementation

How you feel today will affect your tomorrow. How you look at tomorrow will affect your future. What is it you want out of this life and how do you want to feel doing those things? You made your way to this page for any number of reasons; to live pain free, have the ability to keep up with your quickly growing beautiful children, a desire to look and feel your best, a quick fix or general knowledge. Whatever it is that brought you here I would like to quickly explain why I love and dislike supplements. When I first started practicing as a very poor resident fresh out of med school I wanted to save everyone as much money as I could. I sent patients to the nearest grocery store for the cheapest supplements they could pick up. I figured… “well if the label says it, it should be in there.” I also had the grand idea that if I taught everyone how to just eat right they wouldn’t need any supplements and they would heal just a quick. Now hold up… I am not saying you can’t eat your way to a healthier happier you, but keep reading. A large study came out a few years back and was written up by the New York Times ( https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/03/sidebar-whats-in-those-supplements/ ) as well as a few other news outlets showing that occasionally 4 out of 5 products produced by some of the largest neutraceutical companies including (GNC , Target, Walmart ect) did not have ingredients it claimed to have in them and additionally had cheap fillers. It shouldn’t have come as a shock to me, but it did and I have forever changed my drum beat about what brands to shop for and where to get them. Similarly I tell patients not to get even reputable brands off of random supplements websites or dealers, namely Amazon. I am not trying to dog mouth Amazon (they are awesome for convenience and for the right products just not supplements) as you don’t always know how good their suppliers are. Often they are stored in large warehouse along with all other products without temperature control. Extreme temperatures can degrade supplements and make them less effective. Hence the reason I currently only source from two supplements distributors Natural Partners (Full Script) and Emerson Ecologics (Wellevate), two companies I have met with and discussed their processing and handling of supplements, insuring they have quality brands and appropriate handling techniques and storage.

Back to the, eat your way out of sickness… Most of us want quick fixes and although our medicine doesn’t have this option available the process can be hastened with the use of supplements. Some individuals have deficiencies that require supplementation to bring up appropriate nutrient levels to allow for healing. While others need the quick fix to give them the pain relief and energy to move onto more intensive treatments requiring a lot more of their effort. There is also a great deal of mono cropping that has leached a lot of the nutrients once contained in our food supplies. So even if I can get you to eat the "healthier” way, you likely still aren’t getting optimal amounts of nutrients to fully heal and maintain wellness.

With all the said, below are supplements I specifically recommend for certain ailments and/or general wellness. If you follow the links below to my online medicinary please enjoy 10% off any and all purchases. Happy shopping! Cheers to a happier healthier you.

Disclaimer: All recommendations on this page and this website are for information purposes only. Please make an appointment today to see if these supplements are right for you. All supplements should be taken with the guidance of a professional health care provider.

The information on this website is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Always consult with your health care practitioner about any medical concerns or questions or before taking any medication, supplement, vitamins, herbs, or homeopathic. The use of any information provided on this web site is solely at your own risk. Nothing stated or posted on this web site or available through any services offered by Dr Colleen Tyler, are intended to be, and must not be taken to be, the practice of medicine. The information provided on this website does not create nor imply a relationship between you and anyone associated with this website. Information on this site regarding supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your health care provider first.