Dr. Doni discusses the prevalent viruses, including influenza, coronavirus (COVID), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), how to know the difference, and when it is important to know which virus is causing your cold and flu symptoms.
There are many other aspects of taking good and true care of ourselves beyond covering our essential needs of food, water, and shelter, and these can really change our physical and mental health which can lead to living healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Do you find yourself constantly snacking or craving sugary foods? Let’s look at leptin, a hormone that tells your brain when you’ve had enough to eat and regulates your metabolism. When these hormonal signals get disrupted, it can cause all sorts of problems.
Many health problems can develop when we’re under high stress. And one of the greatest stresses that we experience as humans is the loss of a loved one. Dr. Doni talks about supporting your body when you are grieving.
Infertility doesn’t have to get in the way of achieving happiness. Even though infertility is a really challenging thing, you can also learn so much from it and even live a really joyful life even while experiencing it.
Chronic stress in our bodies disrupts our gut health, which in turn disrupts our cortisol levels and our nervous system. This creates a vicious cycle that leads to various health issues including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Let’s look to our gut-brain axis for help.
Most chronic illnesses come about because of an imbalance of certain types of microbes within our system. That means our longevity and overall health are based on the health of ourselves and our microbiome. Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan joins Dr. Doni to talk about how to achieve a healthy gut biome.
Someone who is narcissistic is focused only on their own self-interest; they don’t have the ability to have empathy for others. In contrast, a healthy sense of self-care is paying attention to ourselves and prioritizing ourselves and loving ourselves.
Trauma and stress in our childhood has a potential to affect our health for the rest of our lives, but we also know that there’s something we can do about it. Dr. Doni interviews Dani Williamson about radical healing and the path to recovery from stress and trauma.
It’s possible to become addicted to feeling stressed, which can lead to getting stuck in “stress mode.” A path to recovery depends on your unique stress type.
Dr. Doni’s interview with Dr. Eric Balcavage goes beyond what you might hear from most practitioners about optimized thyroid function, how it relates to and affects your whole body, and contributes to your overall health.
Leaky gut presents in different ways for each person. Here are 6 real cases from my practice that show the range of symptoms. In some cases, it wasn’t obvious up front that they had leaky gut!
When we are experiencing burnout and chronic fatigue, we often reach for sugar and caffeine to keep us going. As this becomes a habit, our blood sugar spikes – which eventually leads to weight issues, mood swings, and can make us feel even MORE tired. Dr. Mariza Snyder describes 5 ways to upgrade energy and support you metabolic health.
As a highly sensitive person, your body is more sensitive to medications and natural substances alike. When our system is completely overwhelmed, it is often more effective to use the most subtle, gentle, low-dose approaches to herbs, nutrients, and dietary supplements.
Vivian Jung joins Dr. Doni to talk about the benefits of Pilates, how it can transform your body, how to choose the right Pilates class for you, as well as potential contra-indications and other considerations.
