For years, we’ve been told that our diets should be low in fat. Not only is this untrue, but low-fat diets can actually be harmful to your health. Let’s debunk some of the myths about fats and talk about getting the right kinds of healthy fats into your diet.
Protein Powder: A Beginner’s Guide
Dr. Doni Wilson covers all the basics of protein powder: Why to use protein powder, how to choose the right protein powder, and how to calculate how much protein you need in your diet. She includes some healthy and delicious protein shake recipes and protein smoothie recipes as well!
Diabetes: The Link to Oxidative Stress
Dr. Doni discusses how oxidative stress can lead to diabetes types 1 & 2, with 6 simple steps to prevent the onset of diabetes. Part 2 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Oxidative Stress In the first article in this series, I introduced how oxidative stress can affect your health. In it, I mentioned that elevated […]
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 […]
13 Ways to Support Your Mitochondria and Boost Your Energy
Health expert Dr. Doni explains how the body produces the energy it needs to keep itself going, and gives some tips on what you can do to help things along. Have you ever wondered how the human body turns the food we eat into the energy that keeps us going? Believe it or not, almost every […]
The Sugar Challenge: Cut It Out and Change Your Life
Sugar, as Dr. Doni explains, is abundant in processed foods and is a major contributor to numerous health issues. She asks: Can YOU eliminate it from YOUR diet? I was a nutrition and pre-med student in the 1990s when the fat-free craze was at its peak. We learned the all too standard mantra that the way to […]
Carbohydrates, Blood Sugar, and Your Health
Dr. Doni, author of The Stress Remedy, explains why an imbalanced carbohydrate metabolism means awareness of blood sugar levels is important for all – not just diabetics. Those of who read my blog frequently know that I talk about three problem networks: adrenal distress, leaky gut and imbalanced carbohydrate metabolism. Today I’m going to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 5 Foods to Boost Your Energy this Summer
Keep yourself feeling energized all day long with these food tips from Dr. Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, naturopathic doctor and nutrition expert. As you prepare for summer barbecues, camping, water-activities, and all the other fun things you can do in the warm weather, you may want to think about choosing foods that […]