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 […]
Leaky Gut
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 […]
How to Lower Your Cancer Risk
In an article that was orignally published on Inspiyr.com, Dr. Doni Wilson offers tips for making positive changes in your health that can lower your risk of cancer. October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but any time is an important time to reflect upon how natural approaches to wellness can play a leading role in lowering […]
5 Clues That Leaky Gut May Be at the Root of Your Health Issues
Dr. Doni explains how leaky gut is extensively researched yet under-diagnosed—and could be the underlying cause of any number of chronic health problems. Considering that chronic diseases such as diabetes, autoimmunity, and liver failure, as well as common symptoms, like eczema, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, bloating, and muscle/joint pain, can all be caused by leaky […]
Unlocking the Mystery of Gluten & How it Stresses Your Body (Infographic)
Dr. Doni Wilson, naturopathic doctor and health expert, covers the basics of gluten—what it is, where it’s hiding, and why it’s a problem for most of us. Do you know someone who has gone gluten-free? Odds are, you do. Gluten-free living is all the rage, but few know exactly what gluten is and how it […]
3 Problem Networks of Stress: Looking Beyond the Obvious to Find Good Health
Dr. Doni Wilson, naturopathic doctor, shares her own approach to understanding and treating stress based on over 14 years of research and practice. There is not one single answer, nor one magic pill, when it comes to our health. That is because our bodies are intricate systems, with many interrelated processes. Even looking at unwellness […]
10 Tips To Make Sure You Really Get A Stress-Free Summer (Infographic)
Summertime is often associated with fun and relaxation, but stress is an ever-present force this time of the year that sneaks up on us derails all the joys of the season (and our personal well-being). From the foods we eat, to the amount of sleep we get, to disrupters such as travel and overstimulation, stress […]
What are Probiotics and How Do They Affect Your Health?
Dr. Doni demystifies probiotics: what causes their levels to be altered in the body, what happens when they are disrupted, and how can we get them back on track? “Probiotics” refers to supplements containing bacteria that are good for your gut. The most common bacteria found in probiotic supplements are Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria. These […]
How Well Is My Thyroid Working? Pt 1: Reasons and Symptoms
Dr. Doni Wilson explains why low thyroid function is one of the most commonly undiagnosed causes of tiredness, weight gain, dry skin, hair loss and constipation. Many people, both men and women (and even children!), never feel their best—and yet their blood work appears to be completely normal. They are often dismissed by their […]
5 Ways To Get Your Body On Track When You’re Super Stressed
Most people think of stress as emotional stress, like death, divorce, and loss of a job to name a few. Those are certainly stressful experiences, but if we don’t become aware of stresses that affect our health daily—from lack of sleep, to excess sugar and carbohydrates, to exposure to gluten, toxins and GMOs—then our health […]