Leaky Gut, Gut-Brain Axis, vagal nerve, depression, anxiety, migraine, migraines, headache, headaches, intestinal permeability, digestive system, nervous system, inflammation, Brain-Gut Axis, hormones, cytokines, neurotransmitters

How Leaky Gut Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety, and Migraine Headaches

In Part 6 of her Leaky Gut series, Dr. Doni explains how leaky gut affects more than just your digestion. It can also affect the Gut-Brain Axis, which can lead to neurological symptoms including depression, anxiety, and migraines. Part 6 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut In the first three parts of this series…

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5 More Causes of IBS and How They Relate to Leaky Gut

In Part 5 of her Leaky Gut series, Dr. Doni completes her exploration of the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and their relationship to Leaky Gut. Part 5 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut In the first three parts of this series we have taken a broad look at Leaky Gut: what it is,…

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Top 5 Causes of IBS and How They Relate to Leaky Gut

In Part 4 of her series on Leaky Gut, Dr. Doni starts to explore the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a condition that is inextricably linked to Leaky Gut. Part 4 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut In the first three parts of this series we have taken a broad look at Leaky Gut:…

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Healing Leaky Gut in 5 Simple Steps

Dr. Doni explains why it can be so hard to get treatment for leaky gut and outlines her 5-step plan for healing it. Part 3 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut So far in this blog series, we’ve covered a few important questions: Is leaky gut real? And, What is leaky gut? We also…

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Testing for Leaky Gut – Putting the Pieces Together

Dr. Doni, Naturopathic doctor, explains the causes of leaky gut and offers her views and advice on how best to test for it. Part 2 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut Many people suffer from leaky gut (intestinal permeability), but don’t know they have it. They are puzzled by symptoms that just won’t go…

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Leaky Gut – What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

In the first of a new blog series, Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Doni gives an overview of Leaky Gut. She explains what it is and how to test and treat it naturally. Part 1 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut Leaky Gut, otherwise known as intestinal permeability, is a major underlying cause of many health…

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MTHFR, MTHFR mutation, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, fatigue, anxiety, depression, miscarriage, cervical dysplasia, cervical cancer, women’s health, cancer risk, genetic mutations, chronic health issues, natural health

8 Health Risks When You Have a MTHFR Genetic Mutation

Dr. Doni, Naturopathic Doctor and author, explains how a MTHFR genetic mutation increases your risk of developing 8 common health conditions. Part 10 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health Throughout this series of articles, I’ve given a lot of technical detail about the genetics of MTHFR. Today, in this final…

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MTHFR, Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer Risk

Dr. Doni, Naturopathic Doctor and Midwife, explains how MTHFR mutations are related to cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells on the cervix) and cancer. Part 9 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health In this series of articles, I’m focusing on genetic mutations (or SNPs) that can increase your risk of developing certain…

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MTHFR, Diabetes, and Heart Disease

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains the connections between MTHFR mutations, diabetes, and heart disease, and offers tips for optimizing your health. Part 8 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death (above cancer), and diabetes is known to increase risk of…

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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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MTHFR, Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout

MTHFR, Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout

Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how MTHFR mutations are related to adrenal burnout and chronic adrenal fatigue, as well as how to get your groove back. Part 7 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health Today I am going to talk about the relationship between adrenal fatigue and…

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Pregnancy, Miscarriages and MTHFR

Dr. Doni, naturopathic doctor and midwife, explains how MTHFR increases risk of miscarriage and how to get the right kind of support for your pregnancy. Part 6 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health This article is part 6 of a series on how genetic mutations affect our health. The first…

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MTHFR, Genetics, and Stress: A Recipe for Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Doni explores the relationship between genetic mutations, MTHFR, mood and stress, and explains why a whole body approach is the best way to feeling better. Part 5 of Dr. Doni’s Series on How Genetic Mutations Affect Your Health Almost every patient I see has some history of anxiety, depression, PMS, PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder),…

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