Understanding How Stress Affects Your Brain
When stress becomes chronic and sustained, your brain adapts. Your neurotransmitter levels get out of balance, and the same hormones…
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Coping with Anxiety and Stress During the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus is affecting us all, some more severely than others. Fear and anxiety take a toll on our bodies,…
How Does Stress Cause Migraines?
Stress takes many forms, and is often the hidden culprit behind migraines. To get at the root cause of chronic…
Dealing With Anxiety Naturally
If you can identify the things that trigger your anxiety, you can reduce the incidents of overwhelm and panic. Let’s…
What Is a Stress Warrior?
Stress is a part of life. Moderate amounts of stress can help us thrive and accomplish our goals. To maintain…
MTHFR: 4 Things to Consider Before Taking Folate
Methyl-folate is commonly prescribed for those who have an MTHFR mutation. Some people feel better – but others feel worse.…
I Have an MTHFR Mutation: What Do I Do Now?
MTHFR mutations are found in 50% of the population, so they are quite common. But despite this fact, there’s still…
Neurotransmitters: Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Focus
Neurotransmitters are the “messengers” in our bodies, and have a strong effect on our mood, energy, focus, sleep, and memory.…
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…
An Empowered Woman’s Guide to Peri-Menopause
What is peri-menopause and when does it start? What are the symptoms, and most importantly, what can you do about…
Moms: Do You Have Adrenal Distress Syndrome?
Pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for small children put enormous stresses on a mother’s body over a long period of time,…
Being a Woman in Today’s World – A Naturopathic Perspective
Naturopathic medicine is uniquely suited to issues of women’s health. In the first segment in a series on women’s health…
Holiday Burnout Recovery Tips
Feeling stressed or run-down after the holidays? Dr. Doni Wilson gives some simple tips to recover from holiday burnout—and start…
How Leaky Gut Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety, and Migraine Headaches
In Part 6 of her Leaky Gut series, Dr. Doni explains how leaky gut affects more than just your digestion.…
MTHFR, Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer Risk
Dr. Doni, Naturopathic Doctor and Midwife, explains how MTHFR mutations are related to cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells on the cervix)…
