If you’re not already aware of hookworm therapy (also known as helminthic therapy), then perhaps the name has you feeling a little (or a lot) hesitant. Trust me, I get it. After all, despite their benefits, hookworms are considered parasites. Likely, you’ve heard plenty of tales about parasites in the human body, and usually we […]
5 Important Things to Know About Gluten Reactions
Dr. Doni shares the most important information from the 2013 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Chicago. ■ It is estimated that one in 133 people have Celiac disease, which is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten (the protein in wheat, barley, rye and spelt). Unlike most autoimmune conditions, in the case of Celiac, researchers and medical practitioners […]
Natural Fixes For What Slows Us Down (By Georgette Yacoub)
As published at Fiterns.com. There are always reasons not to get in that workout session. Some of those reasons are weak—“My dog ate my workout glove” or “I can’t find matching socks” or (my personal go-to) “It’s too cold outside.” Others, though, are pretty legitimate. Take allergies or achy joints or any of those common […]
Natural Solutions for Spring Allergies
Springtime Allergies Knocking at Your Door? Excitement for spring flowers and leaves on the trees is dampened for those of us with pollen allergies. Pollen can trigger days (or months) of sneezing, stuffy noses; watery, itchy eyes; and fatigue-producing headaches. On the other hand, the medications available to address allergy symptoms can cause drowsiness, foggy-brain, […]
Are the foods you are eating making you sick?
Dr. Doni Wilson explains how certain foods can lead to health issues in the body, and how to choose which foods to eat in order to feel your best.
What is Dr. Doni eating to boost immunity?
I saw this great article about how chicken soup helps to heal from a cold or flu: Chicken soup found to fend off the flu. Make it gluten-free and organic, and add herbs, garlic and mushrooms, to make it even more immune supportive. It makes a difference, when fending viruses, to avoid sugar, alcohol, and dairy products—but still […]
Keep doing what you’re doing!
Would you be surprised to hear that from your medical doctor? A patient – who has a long history of severe allergies, asthma and pneumonia – told me today that at her follow up appointment with her pulmonologist last week her doctor said “Your lungs are clear! Keep doing what you are doing!” This is […]
Is Spring-Time Causing Allergies for you?
Do you WISH you could go outside and enjoy the new green leaves, but know that you’ll be sneezing your head off? I’ve been there! But not this year. Here is a link to the products that have helped me the most when allergies take over. “How could these natural products help with allergies?” you […]
What you need to know to be healthy in 2012 – Part II
So how do we turn off the cytokine response and subsequent inflammation?!! To read Part 1, click here Step 1. Stop stimulating them! While you can do your best to avoid a broken bone or tick – the best way to take away the cytokine signal is by removing the foods in your diet that […]
How to Have a Thanksgiving Without Gluten and Dairy
The thought of Thanksgiving without gluten and dairy may at first seem like the end of the world. Actually, much of Thanksgiving does not involve gluten and dairy – thank goodness! For example, turkey, sweet potatoes, and vegetables are inherently free of gluten and dairy. Even some stuffing recipes (rice, corn) don’t contain gluten and […]