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 […]
Hidden Sources of Gluten and Wheat that May Be Making You Sick
Dr. Doni Wilson explores how commonly used gluten is and how it may be hiding where we least expect in our food and our beauty products. In last week’s article I explained how you can tell whether you have a gluten intolerance. But now that you know you need (or want) to avoid wheat and […]
3 Ways To Tell if You Have a Gluten Sensitivity
Food sensitivity expert, Dr. Doni Wilson, shares three ways you can determine whether you have gluten sensitivity. While awareness of gluten-free eating has increased, there are still many people suffering from symptoms that could be resolved by following a gluten-free diet. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to identify whether or not you have gluten […]
4 Tips for Going Gluten-Free from Christina’s Story
One of my office assistant’s, Christina, recently switched her diet to gluten-free, as well as dairy and egg free. When I asked her “What made going gluten-free easier for you?” these are the tips that she shared: Keep Focused for Two Weeks “The first two weeks are the hardest,” says Christina. Once you make it […]
How to do a cleanse without stressing your body more?
Many people are afraid to do a detox or cleanse – and for good reason! My body has ALWAYS been sensitive to cleanses, and I’ve tried all sorts of them. While in naturopathic medical school, I tried elimination diets, liver cleanses, juicing, fasting, and more. I learned from the experiences, some of which were not […]
Gluten: The Whole Story (By Catherine Guthrie)
As published on Experience Life. Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system. Duck through the doorway of Sweet Christine’s Bakery in Kennett Square, Pa., and you’re […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Food Sensitivities
Dr. Doni, food sensitivity expert, shares tips to help you successfully eliminate the foods from your diet that are causing inflammation so that you can feel better sooner. For some, the thought of living life without gluten and/or dairy (let alone other foods too), can feel like the worst idea ever. But for most people, […]
Understanding Gluten Intolerance
This video is a slideshow from the presentation that Dr. Doni gave at the 2010 Integrative Health Symposium in New York City. While reviewing the currently available research on gluten intolerance, she theorizes about the interconnections between gluten and mental health issues, including anxiety and low mood, as well as autoimmunity and adrenal exhaustion. […]
What is Gluten and Why is Gluten an Issue?
Dr. Doni explains gluten and where it may exist in your diet. Gluten is the protein in certain grains and often finds its way into every meal of the day. What is a grain? Grains are foods made from wheat, corn, barley, oat, rice, millet, quinoa, and amaranth. Examples are bread, pasta, tortillas, cereal, and […]