MTHFR mutation, genetic destiny, traditional medicine fails, conventional medicine vs naturopathic medicine, health tendencies

3 Steps to Getting Well When Conventional Medicine Fails

The only way to resolve ongoing health issues is to look at the whole body and identify the underlying cause(s). This is where conventional medicine often falls short, focusing instead on specific areas of the body without considering their relationship to the whole. Let’s take a deeper look at how naturopathic medicine – and Dr. Doni’s approach in particular – can help you achieve and maintain health and wellness.

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MTHFR mutation, methyl-folate, methylation process, folate supplements, taking folate

MTHFR: 4 Things to Consider Before Taking Folate

Methyl-folate is commonly prescribed for those who have an MTHFR mutation. Some people feel better – but others feel worse. Before starting to take folate, here are 4 considerations in applying a more holistic strategy for addressing MTHFR.

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What Is Oxidative Stress, methyl-folate, prebiotics, antacids, Oxidative Stress Test, methylation process

What Causes Oxidative Stress + How to Reverse It

Oxidative stress can overwhelm our body’s natural coping mechanisms, and can start to have a negative effect on our overall health. Here’s how to reverse the process and get your body back in balance and performing optimally.

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What is inflammation, immune response, Dysbiosis, cytokines, histamine, immunoglobulin, antibodies

Inflammation and MTHFR: How to Recover without Medication

Inflammation is an immune response, and it can happen anywhere on our bodies – not just on our skin or joints. Inflammation can also impair the methylation process, which affects energy levels, mood, and focus – especially if you have an MTHFR mutation.

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digestive issues, intestinal permeability, food sensitivity testing, dysbiosis, endotoxin, methylation problems

Leaky Gut, MTHFR, and How to Fix It

There’s no escape from leaky gut – it will affect each of us in some degree at some point in our lives. People with an MTHFR mutation or methylation issues are more likely to experience leaky gut in its more severe form. Here’s an overview of how methylation and leaky gut are connected, and how to give your body what it needs to address it.

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what is mthfr, MTHFR gene, MTHFR mutation, neurotransmitters, vitamin B12, folate, methylfolate

How Adrenal Distress Affects MTHFR and Methylation

When you’re constantly in “stress mode,” it can put tremendous strain on your adrenal glands, leaving you feeling depleted and less able to respond to stress in a healthy way. What’s worse is that common treatments can actually make you feel worse. Here’s a natural, drug-free approach to recovering from adrenal distress.

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back to school tips, kids and food sensitivity, Multivitamin, Vitamin D

Back to School Tips for Healthy Kids AND Healthy Parents!

Back-to-school time can be a rough transition. But with Dr. Doni’s Stress Remedy “C.A.R.E. Activities,” there are a few simple steps you can take to create a completely different outcome – so that you are feeling rested and ready to go!

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what is MTHFR mutation, genetic mutation, homocysteine, choline, food sensitivity testing

I Have an MTHFR Mutation: What Do I Do Now?

MTHFR mutations are found in 50% of the population, so they are quite common. But despite this fact, there’s still a lot of confusion around what you can do about it. An MTHFR mutation can be treated, and we can in fact influence our genes. Here’s what you need to know if you are new to the topic.

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gluten sensitivity, genetic predisposition, digestion, zonulin, reduce inflammation

Migraines, Moodiness and Memory: Gluten and the Nervous System

How does gluten sensitivity affect the brain? Dr. Doni explores the connection between gluten, leaky gut, and the nervous system – including the kinds of neurological symptoms that have been connected to gluten sensitivity, why they get triggered by gluten, and what you can do to recover.

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Gluten proteins become peptides, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect the body from these peptides. This can generate inflammation throughout the microbiome.

Why Are So Many People Going Gluten-Free?

Is “going gluten-free” good for you, or is it simply some trendy, 21st century diet fad? Dr. Doni covers all the basics, including why some people have trouble with gluten, the symptoms of gluten sensitivity, and how to know for sure whether or not gluten is actually the problem.

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