Dr. Doni explains how our neurotransmitters work and the myths and facts about how supporting this "stress messenger" can help you recover from burnout.

Serotonin, Sleep, and Depression: Look to Your Neurotransmitters for Help

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is essential for sleep, energy level, focus, appetite, and digestion. Dr. Doni dispels some of the many misunderstandings about serotonin and neurotransmitters so that you can use natural approaches to rebalance your levels and unlock the key to your well-being.

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How your sleep hygiene determines your quality of sleep

What is Sleep Hygiene?

Dr. Doni Wilson breaks down the basics of Sleep Hygiene and how to utilize all five of your senses to optimize your nightly routine.

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There are many causes of insomnia - some obvious ones and others that might surprise you.

Sleeping For a Healthier You

A consistent sleep schedule isn’t just a physical need, but a mental and emotional one as well. Studies have shown that at a minimum we should be getting 7.5 hours of sleep each night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, start here to learn how to make the necessary adjustments.

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Mindfulness, Meditation, Stress, cortisol, stress hormone, serotonin, dopamine, neurotransmitters, mood, telomeres

How Mindfulness and Meditation Decrease Stress

People who meditate regularly see better sleep, decreased anxiety, and improved mood and focus. Here’s an overview of mindfulness and meditation to get you started in building your resilience to stress.

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stress, dealing with stress, how to deal with stress, how to de-stress, stress relief, vitamins, exercise, meditation

How to Deal with Stress – without Stressing Yourself Out

There are three common reasons that people put off addressing the stress in their lives. Here’s how to overcome these challenges and start making small changes that, over time, will have a big positive impact on your health.

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sleep, stress remedies, inflammation, oxidative stress, dysbiosis, adrenal fatigue, burnout

SOS! Stress, Oxidative Stress, and Sleep

Dr Doni explains the relationship between stress, oxidative stress, and sleep, and offers three tips for staying on top of all three. Part 13 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Oxidative Stress “Stress is essential to life.” That is what I wrote in my first book, The Stress Remedy. So, as much as it is about…

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stress, stress remedies, sleep, diet, exercise, natural health

Dr. Doni in The Huffington Post on “Fall Stress Busters”

Dr. Doni contributed an article to The Huffington Post this week, offering 5 tips for managing seasonal stress. Fall Stress Busters: A Seasonal Guide to Managing Stress, Naturally This article was originally published on The Huffington Post. As autumn sets in and temperatures drop, many of us are facing challenges, including work and school schedules,…

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sleep, kids, sleep and kids, insomnia, trouble sleeping, restful sleep, tossing and turning, insomniac, disrupted sleep, sleep disruption, natural health

Dr. Doni Quoted in The Huffington Post on Kids and Sleep

Dr. Doni was recently quoted in an article called, “What We’ve Learned About Kids And Sleep In 2015,” published in the Huffington Post. The article is about how a lack of sleep can be harmful to kids, and what you can do to help get your kids back on a regular, reliable sleep schedule. In…

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sleep, stress, insomnia, trouble sleeping, restful sleep, tossing and turning, insomniac, disrupted sleep, sleep disruption, toxins, detox, burn out, burnout, detoxify, detoxification, health and wellness, natural health, naturopathy

Attend Two Free Natural Health Summits with Dr. Doni

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, joins forces with other natural health experts in two free online summits that cover a variety of topics on health and wellness. Hi Everyone, I participated in two health summits this week, on two different topics: SLEEP and TOXINS. This was a great opportunity to band together with…

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sleep, Sleep Awareness Week, sleep environment, melatonin, restful sleep, trouble sleeping, insomnia, insomniac, Daylight Saving Time, clocks changing, change your clocks, disrupted sleep, sleep disruption

Top 10 Sleep Tips for Sleep Awareness Week 2015

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, offers 10 simple tips for you to get a good night’s sleep. Did you know about Sleep Awareness Week? Organizations like the National Sleep Foundation and others participate in a public education and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep. Each year, Sleep Awareness Week ends with the…

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sleep, stress, insomnia, trouble sleeping, neurotransmitters, cortisol, stress response, restful sleep, tossing and turning, insomniac, disrupted sleep, sleep disruption, natural health

Stress and Sleep Problems

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how stress wreaks havoc on sleep. She suggests things you can do to get a good night’s sleep even while stressed. Part 12 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia Here we are—at the end of this blog series on the things that disrupt your…

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menopause, peri-menopause, hormones, sleep, trouble sleeping, insomnia, sleep disruption

Hormones and Sleep Disruption in Menopause and Peri-menopause

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how changes in estrogen and progesterone levels can affect your sleep, and what you can do about it. Part 10 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia We spend, on average, one third of our lives sleeping and during that time, hormones in our bodies…

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How Imbalanced Neurotransmitters Affect Your Sleep

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how, when your nervous system is imbalanced, you won’t sleep well. She explains how to return to balance and sleep. Part 9 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia We started off this series by discussing 12 possible causes of insomnia. So far, over the…

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How Food Sensitivities Can Interfere with a Good Night’s Sleep

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy explains how food sensitivities can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. She offers advice for breaking the cycle. Part 8 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia Can food sensitivities really disrupt your sleep? It can be hard at first to imagine that what…

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How are insomnia and inflammation related?

How Inflammation and Pain Affect Your Sleep

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how inflammation and pain are common reasons for waking during the night and offers solutions to break the cycle. Part 7 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia We are mid-way through this 12-part series discussing causes of disrupted sleep. Research indicates that lack of…

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