Understanding how the gut functions as a sort of "Second Brain."

The Second Brain: How Stress Affects the Gut-Brain Axis

Millions of neurons run between your gut & brain, and we now understand that digestive system has the ability to communicate with the rest of your body. Dr. Doni explains how your gut works, and why it’s called our “second brain.”

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Dr. Doni Wilson's Podcast: How Humans Heal

Healing Your Brain from Stress (Episode 17)

Dr. Doni talks to Ann Smollon about how stress gets stored in our brain and our bodies, how it’s possible for new neural pathways to be created, and how rebalancing cortisol and neurotransmitters assist with psychotherapy

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Continued stress affects your brain in detrimental ways, especially in four main areas: Focus, energy, mood, and sleep.

Understanding How Stress Affects Your Brain

When stress becomes chronic and sustained, your brain adapts. Your neurotransmitter levels get out of balance, and the same hormones that are so important to your survival actually become detrimental to your overall health and longevity. The warning signs manifest in four main areas: Focus, energy, mood, and sleep.

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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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Finding Your Stress Patterns and Learning How to Heal

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare” —Audre Lorde, A Burst of Light CULTURE COUNTS We’ve all experienced it, those feelings of undeserving. Where instead of thinking of what I need to do to make myself better, I start thinking of all the things I’ve…

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Dr. Doni looks at common migraine symptoms, causes, and treatments – especially for chronic migraines.

Migraines: Dr. Doni’s Personal Story

Are you experiencing migraines? If you haven’t found a treatment that reduces or eliminates migraines, it’s worth examining some of the common causes that are often overlooked: Your personal stressors, particular food sensitivities, and specific genetic mutations.

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Invisible Influences on Health (Episode 13)

Dr. Doni talks with Dr. Sharon Stills about how the mind and body must be treated as one in order for each person to enjoy genuine health, true happiness, and to experience their deepest passions every day.

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Low thyroid function is extremely common, and causes a whole host of health issues. Even though it's often downplayed or even ignored by traditional practitioners, you can take a proactive role in improving your thyroid function.

5 Steps to Improve Your Thyroid Function

Low thyroid function is extremely common, and causes a whole host of health issues. Even though it’s often downplayed or even ignored by traditional practitioners, you can take a proactive role in improving your thyroid function.

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