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.
What Is Inflammation: Symptoms, Recovery, and Relief
Inflammation can occur anywhere in the body – including our internal organs. And when it becomes chronic inflammation, it can cause dozens of health issues. A simple test can tell you whether you have inflammation in the body, and Dr. Doni offers some remedies to help reduce inflammation.
Heartburn, Skin Rashes, Anxiety. Is It Histamine Intolerance?
Histamine intolerance can be the underlying cause of many chronic symptoms, including heartburn, digestive problems, skins rashes, anxiety, and recurring headaches. Let’s look at the foods that can trigger a histamine response, how to test for it, and the things you can do to mitigate it.
What Is a Food Sensitivity Test – and Why Do One?
How are food sensitivities connected to leaky gut, and why does it matter to you? Let’s look at the issues, whether or not you should consider getting a food sensitivity test, and what to do after you get your test results.
Adrenal Distress and Leaky Gut: What’s the Connection?
Continued stress on the body leads to two major disturbances: Adrenal distress and leaky gut. Here’s a closer look at the two, the connection between them, and most importantly, what you can do to help your body fight back.
What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Despite the countless stories of how naturopathic medicine has helped people make positive health breakthroughs, it’s still somewhat misunderstood. Dr. Doni seeks to clarify what naturopathy is – and what it isn’t.
How to Avoid Colds, Flu, and Other Infections This Winter
It’s not too early to get a jump on cold & flu season. Here are Dr. Doni’s 5 steps for fighting viruses and infections by supporting your body’s immune system with natural remedies.
Gut-Brain Axis: Why Optimal Health Starts With Digestion
The bacteria that live in our gut have a huge impact on our overall health. So, when it comes to identifying the root cause of any illness, we have to start by looking at the health of your microbiome. Let’s take a closer look at the gut-brain axis, and how to get your gut bacteria functioning optimally.
Oxidative Stress: What Is It and How Can It Affect Your Health?
Dr. Doni introduces the subject of her new series of articles – oxidative stress – an increasingly discussed condition that has a massive impact on our health. Part 1 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Oxidative Stress Last year, I wrote an article on oxidative stress called “5 Signs of Oxidative Stress and 7 Ways You […]
The Truth about the Autoimmune Protocol Diet – A Naturopathic Doctor’s View
Dr. Doni offers her analysis of the Autoimmune Protocol. She explains how its recommended diet changes can help decrease inflammation and address Leaky Gut. Part 12 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Leaky Gut Over the last few months, we have been looking at everything to do with Leaky Gut. The first 8 articles explored what […]