Are you feeling stressed? It seems everywhere I look, there is another article about how so many people feel stressed. A survey in the Huffington Post, for example, showed that 91% of people felt stressed in March, and 77% felt stressed weekly or even more often. The survey showed that most people were stressed about…
Springtime Allergies Knocking at Your Door? Excitement for spring flowers and leaves on the trees is dampened for those of us with pollen allergies. Pollen can trigger days (or months) of sneezing, stuffy noses; watery, itchy eyes; and fatigue-producing headaches. On the other hand, the medications available to address allergy symptoms can cause drowsiness, foggy-brain,…
One part of the body that is most affected by stress is the brain. Research shows that nerve cells in the brain shrink (or grow) under stress, and then return to normal when the stress resolves. Under major stress (and potentially ongoing stress), however, sometimes the nerve cells don’t return to normal, which can lead…
I think of snacks as mini-meals. Otherwise you risk having your snacks be a carbohydrate fix that sets you off on a blood sugar roller coaster. So instead, think protein, along with healthy fats and fiber! a couple slices of hormone-free turkey rolled around an 1/8th of an avocado a few bites of left over…
Our human bodies are built with a stress response system, managed by a hormone called cortisol. When cortisol levels are out of balance, stress can trigger a variety of health issues. Nutrients and herbs can help, but one of the best things you can do to get your body back to optimal cortisol levels is to get good sleep every night.
Sleep. As simple as it sounds, I find that it helps a lot to calculate my bedtime based on when I need to wake up, to ensure that I’m allowing enough sleep time. Otherwise, I’ll stay up finding more to do! Spending time caring for and cuddling my pets each day is one of my…
Research shows that the following activities can decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol, raise endorphins (feel good hormones), increase oxytocin (bonding hormone), relax muscles and improve mood. Bring your dog to work or spend time with your pet Laugh! Enjoy a movie, show or person that makes you laugh Gardening, caring for plants and…
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Dr. Doni, food sensitivity expert, shares tips to help you successfully eliminate the foods from your diet that are causing inflammation so that you can feel better sooner. For some, the thought of living life without gluten and/or dairy (let alone other foods too), can feel like the worst idea ever. But for most people,…
I saw your article about IgG food intolerances, and I’m wondering how I can get tested for that? It can be done with a simple finger poke, because the lab that specializes in IgG antibodies only needs a little blood to match up your antibodies with the proteins in food. You can even do it…
Dr. Doni Wilson explains how certain foods can lead to health issues in the body, and how to choose which foods to eat in order to feel your best.
One of my latest favorite “treats” is… 1/4 cup Udi’s GF Sweet & Fruity Cranberry Granola 1/4 cup SO Delicious Vanilla Coconut milk yogurt a few Chocolate Dream DF chocolate chips Enjoy!
I’d like to help you stay well, so I’m going to share with you what I do to prevent catching the flu virus. Wash your hands When you’ve been to the gym, the grocery store, and anywhere else where you might touch something that someone else touched. Before you touch your nose, mouth, or food.…
Drink tea, not juice! While it may seem that orange juice would help, the spike in your blood sugar levels that it causes actually distracts your immune system. Better to drink tea, perhaps with raw honey, when you want to boost your immune system. Green tea, licorice tea, Throat Coat tea (by Traditional Medicinals…
I noticed an article in the Huffington Post ranking 29 diets, many of which have proven health benefits. But how could all of these diets be correct? That’s because there are guidelines that these diets share in common: Choose fruits and vegetables over processed carbs. Choose lean meats, fish and poultry, or vegetarian proteins. Minimize…
