During menopause, women face increased risk of HPV due to five key factors: changes in estrogen and progesterone levels, microbiome disruption, altered insulin function, increased inflammation, and cortisol level changes. Dr. Doni explains how HPV is a significant concern during perimenopause and postmenopause, requiring comprehensive approaches for prevention and treatment.
While stress feels challenging but manageable, trauma occurs when we feel powerless and overwhelmed. Dr. Aimie Apigian, author of “The Biology of Trauma,” joins Dr. Doni to talk about how trauma requires different healing approaches than stress.
Highly sensitive people are more vulnerable to stress, which weakens immune function and increases susceptibility to HPV. Dr. Doni explains how highly sensitive people often prioritize others’ needs over their own health, creating a cycle that makes them more vulnerable to infections.
Naturopathic medicine views the body as an integrated whole, believing in its innate ability to heal itself. Dr. Doni offers a unique approach to healthcare through her H.E.A.L. steps to healing.
Breast cancer is largely preventable through addressing root causes. Integrative oncologist Dr. Jenn Simmons joins Dr. Doni to talk about early detection and prevention strategies focusing on inflammation, lifestyle changes, and innovative screening methods.
When you receive a positive HPV test result, it often triggers shock and fear. Dr. Doni talks about how exposure alone doesn’t determine infection and how through natural protocols including herbs, nutrients, and lifestyle changes, women can successfully clear the virus.
Women’s health expert Dr. Betty Murray joins Dr. Doni to talk about why weight gain occurs during menopause and how to counteract it.
Research shows that gluten is inflammatory for all humans, disrupts the gut microbiome, and can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Doni does a deep dive on 7 reasons why eating gluten can make it harder to fight HPV infections.
A health coach can be invaluable during midlife transitions, particularly for women experiencing menopause. As Dr. Doni and Jill Foos discuss, health coaches bridge the gap between medical diagnoses and real life implementation, helping women navigate symptoms, lifestyle changes, and wellness goals.
Research shows a profound mind-body connection, where emotional symptoms can manifest physically and vice versa. Dr. Doni talks about how healing from high-risk HPV involves more than just physical health and how mental and emotional wellbeing are equally important.
Lyme can cause severe brain fog, debilitating joint pain, and intense muscle aches. America’s leading Lyme recovery expert Dr. Tom Moorcroft joins Dr. Doni to share how the mind-body connection plays a crucial role in healing. Through integrating osteopathic principles, nervous system regulation, and community support, it is possible to recover from chronic Lyme disease.
Research shows a crucial connection between gut health and clearing HPV through what’s called the gut-vagina axis. Dr. Doni talks about how the microbiomes in both areas communicate with our immune system, influencing inflammation levels and infection susceptibility.
Osteoporosis affects both women and men, with 80% of cases in women and 20% in men. Dr. John Neustadt joins Dr. Doni to discuss natural solutions for bone health, including high quality supplementation, sleep, and stress recovery in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
While low risk types of HPV do not pose a major threat, there are at least 13 high-risk types that are associated with cancer, including cervical, vaginal, anal, and oral cancers. Dr. Doni talks about how understanding why your body isn’t clearing the virus naturally and supporting its ability to fight off the infection are crucial to get rid of HPV regardless of the type.
CBD and CBG expert Justin Finneman joins Dr. Doni to discuss how these natural compounds offer potential benefits for pain, anxiety, sleep, and cognitive function, while maintaining a strong safety profile when properly dosed.
