Our adrenal glands are two small organs that sit on top of our kidneys. When our bodies perceive a stress, the adrenal glands are cued to set off a stress response, a complicated chemical cascade in which many stress hormones are triggered. The first step in the process, though, is always cortisol, which is part…
2-3 oz Free-range chicken, in stir-fry strips, baked at 350 with olive oil and dried herbs I found at a farmer’s market + 1/4 cup Brown rice + 1/4 cup Organic Chard, sautéed in olive oil, water and sea salt
So how do we turn off the cytokine response and subsequent inflammation?!! To read Part 1, click here Step 1. Stop stimulating them! While you can do your best to avoid a broken bone or tick – the best way to take away the cytokine signal is by removing the foods in your diet that…
GF, DF, EF waffles, made with Pamela’s pancake mix, water and olive oil Topped with ghee, organic peanut butter and frozen organic blueberries Dipped in organic maple syrup
How have you been feeling? The most common answer is: tired, achy, bloated, fat, anxious and/or depressed. That is unless you’ve already been avoiding your food allergens and supporting your adrenals! I’m going to explain how feeling that way (tired, achy, bloated, fat, anxious and depressed) is a direct result of inflammation. Cytokines are messengers for…
Dr. Doni understands that for many of us the New Year is a time for “starting fresh” and “getting healthy” so she asked that we make space in her schedule and created the New Years Wellness Packages as a way to help you get a jump start on your health! Dr. Doni would love to…
We all have stress, of one form or another, and especially during the holidays. In fact, to some degree, being alive is being in relationship with stress. Even positive experiences can trigger stress responses without our bodies. And it is the ripple effects of stress that lead to health issues of all types. I’m working…
Adapted from The Stress Remedy book, by Dr. Doni Wilson. Imagine for a moment that you’re an air-traffic controller at a busy international airport. On a good day, skies are sunny and bright, visibility is great, and it’s pretty much business as usual. On a more challenging day, a thick fog rolls in, and suddenly,…
1/2 cup raw spinach, sauteed lightly in olive oil and sea salt 3 oz of wild Alaskan salmon, broiled 1/4 cup brown rice, if desired
Dr. Doni’s GF, DF, EF, SF Pumpkin Pie Pie crust, pre-made, frozen, by Gillian’s (or home made) 15 oz can of Organic Pumpkin EnerG (egg replacer) 2 tsp in 1 Tb water 2 Tb Maltitol 1/2 cup almond milk Cinnamon (1/2 tsp), ginger (1/4 tsp), cloves (1/8 tsp), nutmeg (1/4 tsp) and salt (1/4 tsp)…
The thought of Thanksgiving without gluten and dairy may at first seem like the end of the world. Actually, much of Thanksgiving does not involve gluten and dairy – thank goodness! For example, turkey, sweet potatoes, and vegetables are inherently free of gluten and dairy. Even some stuffing recipes (rice, corn) don’t contain gluten and…
Leaky gut (also known as intestinal permeability) is a major underlying cause of illnesses of all sorts, in every system of the body. Dr. Doni Wilson explains why.
(New York, NY) – November 8, 2011 hosted by TheRUN.org has announced that Dr. Doni Wilson, N.D., a naturopathic doctor from Manhattan and president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP), has been asked to welcome the runners and give a proclomation on November 12th at 7 pm at Traffic in Midtown. TheRUN was founded…
(New York, NY) – November 8, 2011 The Naturopathic Medicine Informational Forum hosted by the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) has announced that Dr. Doni Wilson, N.D., a naturopathic doctor from Manhattan, has been selected to introduce and speak on a panel at the annual forum being held at SLC Centers in Manhattan…
Halloween treats can quickly remind us of the impact of too much sugar. Hyper-stimulation, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, headaches, stomach aches and lowered resilience to infections, to name a few. But it’s not just the sugar in the candy that can be causing Halloween distress! Have a quick look at the ingredients in a…
