How Humans Heal
Dr. Doni Wilson struggled for decades to solve her numerous health issues and heal her body. With focused determination, she healed herself and in doing so, discovered the Dr. Doni Stress Recovery Protocol ™. On this show, you’re going to hear from Doctors, nutritionists, and experts along with Dr. Doni who will give practical advice and wisdom to help you heal your body. This is How Humans Heal!
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#119 Clean Eating with Allison Schaaf!
08/02/2022
#119 Clean Eating with Allison Schaaf!
I had the chance to interview my friend, Allison Schaaf [@prepdish], dietitian, chef and founder of PrepDish. PrepDish plans healthy gluten-free meals and provides the recipes and instructions to prepare the meals. PrepDish started when Allison herself was learning to eat gluten-free herself. Now PrepDish offers gluten-free, paleo, low carb, and fast prep meal plans for families. All you do is sign up for the program, and each week PrepDish will send you your meal plan and grocery list for the week. This is SUCH a brilliant solution for people who are transitioning to eating gluten free, dairy free, and clean eating in general. Instead of focusing on what you can’t have, PrepDish allows you to focus on the delicious meals. In fact, people even forget that the food is gluten free (and dairy free if needed). Allison’s goal is to make food something to enjoy and not something else to stress about. PrepDish also teaches you how to cook and gives you the confidence to cook healthy food. By using fresh ingredients, herbs and making sauces, people don’t miss the sugar or other unwanted ingredients. Often by eating in this way, people experience weight loss, as well as balanced blood sugar, decreased inflammation, and improved fertility. Many people report that using help PrepDish also helped them to eat together as a family in a calm way. - Allison is also a mom and experienced the struggles of fertility and five miscarriages. That difficult experience inspired her to create Miscarriage Hope Desk, which is a much-needed resource, website, and Facebook group to support women. A woman driven to help those who are struggling with the same experiences she has been through, Allison is a real inspiration. She is offering for listeners to receive a 2-week trial with PrepDish. You can sign up at prepdish.com/drdoni. And to receive an amazing resource to prevent miscarriages, go to . - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#118 Why I’m Obsessed With Stress - with Dr. Doni!
07/26/2022
#118 Why I’m Obsessed With Stress - with Dr. Doni!
In this episode of How Humans Heal I introduce myself and how I became interested in nutrition, naturopathic medicine, women’s health, and stress. Ultimately, more than 90% of health issues are caused by stress. If we want to be living longer and maintaining the highest quality of life, we need to be doing everything we can to counteract the effects of stress on our body, mind, and spirit. It was what I learned from women in labor that helped me define my theory of how to help humans recover from stress, and eventually to identify my Stress Recovery Protocol. Then I moved to Manhattan, right after 9/11, one of the most stressful times in the history of New York. My curious mind went to work figuring out how stress was affecting my patients and myself, so that I could then reverse the effects of stress to restore health. I started measuring cortisol levels throughout the day, as well as adrenaline levels and neurotransmitter levels. These tests had just become available (not in NY, but in CT), so I opened a practice in Connecticut and started reading every study I could find about how cortisol affects us and what we can use to get it back to optimal. It was a long process of trial and error, learning from my patients, adjusting my protocol, and continuing to learn while also lecturing around the country and internationally about how to help humans restore healthy cortisol, neurotransmitters, gut health, methylation, mitochondrial function, and hormones. I started writing about my findings starting way back then, which lead to my first book – The Stress Remedy. I went on to write four more books about stress recovery including my latest book – Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. Essentially, I found over and over again that we can do what is considered impossible, reversing health issues that were not considered reversible, using my protocol. When we achieve optimal cortisol and adrenaline, we reset the effect of stress on our system. Most people walk around thinking it is about surviving while imbalanced by stress. Instead, I’m saying, no, you can rebalance and recover from the effects of stress and in doing so, change your health and extend your life. - You see why I’m so obsessed with stress? It is the key to our health when we learn how to support ourselves through the stress we experience as humans. Now I help men, women, and children AROUND THE WORLD to implement my approach. I’ll continue with my research of stress recovery activities and teaching patients and practitioners how to implement my Stress Recovery Protocol, which doesn’t exist anywhere else because it was developed by me. If you are ready to get your cortisol and adrenaline to optimal and reset from stress, reach out. I’m here to guide you. Dr. Doni - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#117 Decide to Try Everything You Can to Heal with Julie Michelson!
07/20/2022
#117 Decide to Try Everything You Can to Heal with Julie Michelson!
In this inspiring interview, I had the opportunity to talk to Julie Michelson [@Julie.Michelson], functional medicine health coach, who reversed rheumatoid arthritis herself. She talks about how difficult it was to have severe joint pain and on 10 prescription medications for 11 years, while taking care of her children. I know there are thousands of people suffering with autoimmune conditions who are – like Julie – being told by their doctors that there is nothing they can do to reverse it. When her son was diagnosed with Celiac disease, she too went gluten-free, and was surprised by how much better she felt. It made her wonder – what else might help? Then when her daughter said “mom, please don’t die and leave us,” she promised she would try everything. This decision literally saved her life. - In this episode we talk about: -That it is possible to turn off autoimmunity -The timeline of healing from autoimmunity -Coming off medications with the support her doctor -Addressing underlying causes of autoimmunity -Food sensitivities, such as gluten, related to autoimmunity -The importance of healthy fats -Genetics related to autoimmunity - If you have an autoimmunity condition, and you’ve been searching for answers about how you can do something about it beyond what your rheumatologist is telling you – definitely listen in to this conversation. Julie and I would LOVE for you to know that healing and permanent remission is possible. To connect with Julie, find her at . - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#116 What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About HPV with Dr. Doni!
07/12/2022
#116 What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About HPV with Dr. Doni!
It just so happens that I’ve helped thousands of women to address HPV over the past 22+ years, and I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you. Your doctor may have told you… -HPV (especially the high risk types) can cause cancer -HPV can go away (negative on a test) on its own within 2 years (90% do) -Come back in 6-12 months to do another pap and see if it’s still there -If HPV remains or if it causes abnormal cells, your doctor will offer medical procedures to remove the cells (or part of your cervix and/or your uterus) What your doctor likely did NOT tell you… -Removing the abnormal cells (or cancer) doesn’t kill the virus – abnormal cells can recur -Repeat procedures can increase risk of miscarriage and other issues -There is no pharmaceutical/medical treatment to kill HPV -Most all of us have been exposed to it – that’s part of being a sexually active human -Stress and stressing about HPV makes you more susceptible to HPV -There are effective treatments for HPV and to get it to negative on your test results -Your cervix can heal and grow new healthy cells after abnormal cells are removed -It’s possible for HPV to go to negative and stay negative - And what your doctor may have told you that I have found only makes you more stressed: It’s your fault for being exposed to HPV by having sex You are human. Humans have sex. Humans get exposed to HPV (and other microbes, and emotions, and energies) when having sex. Whether HPV exposure causes abnormal cells or cancer is completely related to your susceptibility to the virus. What I do is teach you to understand what is making you susceptible to the HPV virus, and then what to do to change that situation. - And it’s NOT just about taking a whole bunch of AHCC! Yes, AHCC is a mushroom extract that has been studied and shows effectiveness at improving immune function again viruses. However, I don’t suggest putting all your strategy on one supplement. And I don’t suggest taking a whole bunch of supplements for the rest of your life either. That’s not the point. - The point is… -Stress exposure (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, chemical, toxins) causes imbalances in your body -Those imbalances may include imbalanced hormones, nutrient levels, neurotransmitter levels, digestion, gut bacteria, vaginal bacteria, mindset, self-talk, energy, prioritization, etc. -When we are imbalanced due to stress, we become susceptible to the effects of HPV (and other viruses) -We need to look at you as an individual, figure out what is out of balance, and rebalance it (all). - Important notes: -If you have cancer cells, they must be treated by an oncologist -If HPV is testing positive (whether abnormal cells or not) you can take steps now to prevent it from causing abnormal cells (again) -It is important that you go back for a pap/colpo in the recommended time frame to make sure the protocol you are following is effective for you My protocol is different because it… -Puts the focus on you and what makes you unique -Helps you prioritize yourself -Puts you in the driver’s seat of your health and future -Gives your body what it needs to rebalance -Fends off HPV because you become healthy -Teaches you what your body needs in order to stay healthy going forward -Takes the focus off of exposure and puts the focus on what you can do to heal - It’s important that you know that my protocol… -Involves diet changes and nutrients using clinical nutrition doses because I’m a Clinical Nutritionist -Involves diet, herbs, homeopathy, peptides and other natural approaches because I’m a Naturopathic Doctor (licensed in AZ, CA, WA and CT) and Certified Professional Midwife -Teaches you about testing that is not available in the regular doctor’s office or lab so that we can determine what your body needs in order to heal -Addresses your whole body, not just your cervix or vagina -Addresses your whole self, not just the physical level -Has been used by thousands of women successfully - However, if you only follow my protocol partially, or you make modifications based on what you do or don’t want to do, then the success rate decreases. My protocol requires that you… -Are willing to look at yourself, your patterns, and what makes you susceptible to HPV -Are willing to be with your feelings, fears, and process them -Are willing to prioritize yourself in terms of time, emotionally, and financially -Put your focus on healing, knowing yourself, and changing what is making you susceptible - Sign up for my 5 days to Heal HPV Workshop – it is free and the next workshop begins July 18th - When you sign up, you’ll get access to sign up for a 10-minute call with me where I’ll review your pap/colpo results and provide my impressions. I offer several ways to access my protocol… Say Goodbye to HPV 12-week online program with 2 live group calls per month - Work with me one-on-one in a consultation program which includes testing and follow up sessions. Start here: Or a combination of the two – HPV Priority Solution. Find information on this page: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#115 Somatic Healing from Trauma with Irene Lyon!
07/05/2022
#115 Somatic Healing from Trauma with Irene Lyon!
As a rehab specialist, an injury skiing that wouldn’t heal, forced Irene Lyon [@IreneLyon] to consider mind-body work. That led her to become a Feldenkrais practitioner herself. Years later she found herself searching for more answers, which led her to study somatic experiences with Peter Levine. The premise of somatic work is - what we experience gets stuck in our tissue and the way we think and connect with people. Since then, she developed online programs and has helped close to 10,000 people in 90 countries learn to become their own medicine by reteaching them how to be with their body and their stress response. Through research of her programs, people have been able to increase self-worth, feel less isolated, and decrease a range of symptoms. - Understanding how stress gets stored in our bodies and supporting our bodies to resolve it, allows us to heal from past trauma. When stressed, we go into a freeze response to protect us. The trouble with that, is the flight or fight hasn't been resolved. Whatever emotion we haven’t been allowed (or allow ourselves) to express, can block the nervous system. That impacts the autonomic nervous – from hormones, digestion, cell cleaning mechanisms, and more. Depending on your history and predisposition, it will express differently in different people. It can cause anything from migraines, to autoimmunity, to anxiety and depression. The symptoms are triggered from something that occurred and you have been stuck in protection mode ever since. - In this interview Irene and I connect about skiing in the Pacific Northwest, and about having joint hypermobility. I share that a year ago, due to physical and emotional stress, I developed an inflammatory condition that required surgery. Yet still, it was clear that I also needed to address the stress in my body to truly address the root cause. If we never have a chance to reset from stress we were exposed to, it is stored in our bodies and can cause long-standing health issues. I talk about these concepts in my book – Master Your Stress Reset Your Health – so I’m so excited to dive deep in this discussion with Irene. - Important concepts we cover are: -Somatic healing involves breathwork, movement, as well as emotional processing. -Feeling safe is essential for healing -Disassociation and how to bring your attention to being in your body -Orient to your surroundings -How talking to your body brings you into connection and communication from within -Small, incremental steps can be used to gradually retrain the vagus nerve and stress response system -It’s important to individualize the approach - If you are struggling and stuck in physical and/or emotional pain, I encourage you to learn more about Irene’s programs at IreneLyon.com. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#114 How I Choose High Quality Supplements with Dr. Doni!
06/28/2022
#114 How I Choose High Quality Supplements with Dr. Doni!
In this episode, Dr. Doni Wilson, host of How Humans Heal, describes what it takes to find the highest quality and most efficacious supplements. Dr. Doni breaks through the sales and marketing to show you behind the scenes of DoctorDoni.com and Nature Empowered Nutritionals. Ultimately, it’s about giving your body the nutrients, herbs and other support from nature to help you recover from depletions and disruptions caused by stress. We are stressed as humans. Stress decreases our ability to digest food, causes leaky gut and imbalanced gut bacteria. It also makes us susceptible to infections, including viral infections, as well as low serotonin and GABA. These can be addressed clinically with nutrients, herbs, homeopathic remedies and peptides. Hormone imbalances can also be addressed. - It is essential to use high quality supplements at effective doses. This is not something you have to figure out on your own. That would require hours and hours (years even) of research and trials. And they are not supplements you will find at the regular store. That’s why I do what I do. Using my training, with a doctorate degree from Bastyr University, which is not a weekend course or online training. It was a 5-year, post-graduate, in-person degree program and residency which I completed 22 years ago. Nor should you need to figure out what to take together or apart, or potential interactions. That’s all part of my training and continuing education. It’s also what I teach naturopathic students who train with me. In my case, I’ve chosen to run an online store where I can make these high-quality supplements available to you and my patients. I don’t want my suggestions or your access to be limited to certain companies determined by a distributor. I want to make it possible for you to get the products that are most effective clinically. I also want to make sure you know you can access those supplements from a trusted source. To do that, I have to research and maintain a store for you to use. - The store here on my site () was recently updated to make it easier for you to use and to find what you need. We carry over 700 products from companies I have vetted and products I’ve tested on myself and used clinically: I also decided to create my own supplement company – Nature Empowered Nutritionals – so that I can offer you the supplements I recommend based on my Stress Recovery Protocol. Other practitioners who create a supplement choose based on what is easiest to formulate. I chose based on wanting you to have exactly the ingredients that I find to be most effective. I know it can seem too good to be true. When we are dealing with chronic illness and feeling lost in the medical system, it can be hard to believe that solutions exist. And I’m not saying this is the right fit for everyone. It is always important to know your body, your preferences, your allergies and sensitivities, and your medical history. - I absolutely believe customizing your supplement protocol based on your individual case is imperative. That’s why I offer group online programs and one-on-one consultations with me so that you can get access to the information you need, and testing to understand the imbalances in your body, so that you can pinpoint exactly what your body needs. It is not about taking a bunch of random supplements. It is about understanding human physiology, biochemistry, clinical nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, and research about how to support the body to heal. For example, if you have elevated cortisol levels, there are specific nutrients and herbs to help bring it back down to optimal. If you have low serotonin (which we can also measure), then we know 5HTP, as a precursor nutrient, will give your body what it needs to make more. How much and when to take it, and what if you are on medications? Then you need to meet with me one-on-one so I can guide you. - I feel it is my role and purpose to provide information about the protocol I’ve identified in the process of healing by body and helping thousands of patients. That’s what my team helps me to create at DoctorDoni.com where we have lots of free resources in addition to learning opportunities and access to the highest quality and effective supplements. Thank you so much for your feedback, questions, and trust. Dr. Doni - To read more about these concepts, be sure to get a hold of my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#113 Address The Underlying Causes of Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch!
06/21/2022
#113 Address The Underlying Causes of Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch!
Fatigue is not the same for everyone who experiences it. It can be a complex web of causes which requires a systematic approach in order to avoid aggravations. In this episode of How Humans Heal, I discuss helping patients recover from fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch, [@EvanHirschMD] a functional medical doctor who experienced Chronic Fatigue himself. He pushed aside the shame and guilt of not feeling well enough to keep up with his life and practice to identify 33 causes of fatigue. His mission became addressing those 33 causes of fatigue for himself and now thousands of other people in his online program. 95% of people he sees have thyroid function that is not optimized. And most of them have adrenal dysfunction. And I agree – I see those same patterns in my practice. It’s important to address all the causes of fatigue, not just one or two, in order to achieve complete resolution. We also want to address the root, of the root, of the root, of the cause of fatigue. When we dig deeper, we find that stress, toxin exposure, and chronic infections need to be addressed to ultimately resolve fatigue. - As Dr. Evan explains, it often comes down to deficiencies and toxicities. Deficiencies such as nutrients, neurotransmitters, mitochondrial function and lack of good food, sleep, and movement. Toxicities such as the 500 chemicals we are exposed to before we walk out of the house. It can also be mold toxicity, tick-born infections, viruses, parasites, yeast, bacterial infections, allergens, adverse life events, negative experiences, and electromagnetic exposures. The body ends up shutting down in what is called the Cell Danger Response. Which is why it can feel like a pile-up of health issues and multiplying symptoms. Dr. Evan has figured out a 4-step process to assess and address the underlying causes of fatigue in a way that allows the body to heal most efficiently. It doesn’t start with detoxification. It’s important to prepare the body and carefully open the detoxification pathways so that we don’t make you feel worse in the process of addressing infections and toxins. - At the same time, it’s important to know that healing is a process of taking a few steps forward and a couple steps backwards, individualizing along the way, as we learn what your body needs in order to heal. As practitioners, we are really “course correctors” along the way, to guide you to know how to pivot and work through what comes up as you rebalance and heal. Regaining your energy is absolutely possible, and it is important to keep in mind that it will be gradual over 12 to 24 months. You have to play the long game. As someone who has experienced and recovered from fatigue myself, and helped thousands of patients with stress, toxins, and infections, as discussed in this episode, I can tell you that Dr. Evan’s approach makes complete sense and is extremely thorough. - If you’ve been struggling with fatigue and/or a complex health issue, I highly recommend reading his book, which he is offering as a free gift, and checking out his online program. To download Dr. Evan’s book for free, Fix Your Fatigue: To learn about his The Fix Your Fatigue Program: - To read more about these concepts, be sure to get a hold of my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#112 Get Your Cortisol To Optimal with Dr. Doni!
06/16/2022
#112 Get Your Cortisol To Optimal with Dr. Doni!
Is it really that important to have optimal cortisol? Even if your blood work says your cortisol is in the “normal” range? And even though you don’t have Addison’s disease or Cushing Syndrome? Yes! I would say a resounding yes based on all the research I’ve read and thousands of patients I’ve helped. Having optimal cortisol, as well as adrenaline, levels means… - You’re sending healthy signals throughout your body, instead of stress signals - You’re decreasing your risk of (over) 90% of health issues - You’re reversing digestive, immune, hormone and nervous system issues - You’re shifting your gene expression - You’re increasing your longevity (years of quality life) - You’re decreasing emotional and physical pain - You’re healing from past stress and trauma Who doesn’t want that? - And yet, it is NOT what you’ll hear at the standard doctor’s appointment. Not even at an appointment with a functional practitioner, because it is not how they are trained to think or what they are trained to guide you to achieve. That is why I wrote the book Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. It’s why I created the free online Stress Type™ Quiz to know where your cortisol level likely is at this point in time – either a bit too high or too low. The 7-day SelfC.A.R.E. Stress Reset to guide you to understand how stress is affecting you and the essential initial steps to reset your cortisol (and adrenaline) to optimal. As well as the 21-day Stress Remedy Program to help you recover from stress by healing leaky gut and balancing blood sugar levels. And the Stress Warrior Program – a 10-week group and one-on-one experiential program to guide you to implement my Stress Recovery Protocol and optimize your cortisol and adrenaline. https://drdoni.lpages.co/stress-program/ I wish that… This approach was the standard of care That you could order a quick home test to measure your cortisol and adrenaline That all practitioners understand the use of nutrients and herbs to optimize cortisol and adrenaline But that simply isn’t the case at this point in time. So, we are left to pay out of pocket, work with a practitioner (like me) to help you order a urine/saliva test to measure your cortisol and adrenaline, and wait 2 weeks for the results, then work with me – either one-on-one or in a “do it yourself” program (listed above) to help you to optimize your cortisol. That is currently your best option for getting your cortisol and adrenaline to optimal and resetting your health trajectory. - To read more about these concepts, be sure to get a hold of my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#111 Acceptance and Support with Dr. Sue McCreadie!
06/08/2022
#111 Acceptance and Support with Dr. Sue McCreadie!
Dr. Sue McCreadie [@drsuemccreadie], a pediatric physician who has shifted into helping women breakthrough their health challenges, is hosting a summit called “Mama, Own Your Health” starting June 13, 2022. I’m honored to be a part of the Mama, Own Your Health Summit, and to share insights from the summit and from Dr. Sue’s life and career in this episode of How Humans Heal. - Originally trained as a medical doctor, Dr. Sue started learning about alternative, or what is now known as functional, medicine when she was in medical school. Ever since, she has been learning and providing support for patients in ways they weren’t receiving support otherwise. Meanwhile, in her own life, she struggled through multiple pregnancy losses and trying to keep up as a mom and doctor. That is until one day, her daughter inspired her to think outside the box and realize that women need her help to recover from stress, grief and trauma. - As Dr. Sue says, stress affects us not just on a physical level, but also an emotional and spiritual level. And it leads to so many health issues, including fatigue, burnout, hormone and digestive issues, weight gain, and more. Once she realized that her personal experience recovering from health challenges in her own life could help other women too, she decided to create the Mama, Own Your Health Summit, to share valuable information from herself and other practitioners. - If you’ve been hoping to find and needing inspiration and encouragement to change your life and health, this may be the perfect place to start (or continue). Sign up for the summit here: https://bit.ly/NSowsS Often it is what we decide when pushed to our limit. And it all starts with a decision to simply jump in and start somewhere. Most importantly, it is by loving, forgiving and accepting ourselves and our experiences in life, that makes transformation possible. - To read more about these concepts, be sure to get a hold of my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#110 Brain Regeneration with Dr. Greg Eckel!
05/24/2022
#110 Brain Regeneration with Dr. Greg Eckel!
After losing his wife suddenly to a rare neuro-degenerative disorder (CJD), Dr. Greg Eckel completely changed his specialty (after 20+ years in practice) to brain regeneration. He wrote a book – Shake it off - about an integrative approach to Parkinson’s Disease and created a program he now offers in his clinics in Portland, Oregon and Park City, Utah. - All neurodegeneration is on the rise, and at younger ages. It is estimated that by 2030, 50% of all adults over the age of 65 will have some form of mild cognitive impairment. There are a couple medications that can decrease symptoms for some forms of dementia, but otherwise, conventional medicine has very few options to help. - Dr. Eckel, on the other hand, sees dramatic changes in his patients, with the return of memory, humor and functioning. He sees his role and his work as helping patients to become whole again. That’s who we are – we are love and source. We leave the door open for that to occur. Separation is an illusion. The nervous system is able to regrow and come back online. Given the right support, our bodies (and brains) can heal. - In this episode we talk about: -The gut-brain connection and how important it is for healing the nervous system -The ecosystem in our gut is essential for our health and our neurotransmitters -The role heavy metals and other toxins play in neuro-degenerative conditions All the treatment options he uses to help heal the nervous system: PEMF, acupuncture, bio-energetic resonance, peptides, herbal therapies, stem cells, and laser therapy… - Dr. Eckel figuring out that by using a laser to activate stem cells and then to direct the cells to where he wants them to go, he is able to stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. He believes that the future of medicine uses frequency as medicine. Lasers use frequency. And our cells and mitochondria emit a frequency as well. It’s about remembering what “healthy” is. We get separated and removed from it. By reminding the body how to find balance, we promote healing. More than anything, we wants people to know that it is possible to heal from many neurodegenerative conditions. He offered listeners a gift of Qi Gong – which is a movement from Chinese medicine that assists with healing the brain. - I write about many of the therapies and approaches mentioned in this episode in my book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#109 Stroke and Burnout Recovery with Dr. Doni!
05/18/2022
#109 Stroke and Burnout Recovery with Dr. Doni!
Both of my parents have experienced a stroke in the past 1.5 years. And I was not prepared. That’s why I recorded this episode of How Humans Heal – to help you be prepared in case your loved one experiences a stroke. A stroke is when either blood clot or a bleeding blood vessel decreases blood flow to the brain. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., but a stroke doesn’t always cause death. For those who survive a stroke, they are likely to experience decreased mobility and long-term disability, especially when over the age of 65. The best outcomes occur when a person is able to get medical assistance quickly. And the brain CAN heal from a stroke. It is a slow process, but there are many ways we can support and facilitate that recovery. This is exactly why I want YOU to know the common symptoms of a stroke. In this episode of HHH, I share about the symptoms my father experienced, such as choking and change in behavior, and how they differed from the symptoms my mother experienced, vertigo and nausea. And I share about the conversations I am having with my father’s caregivers to facilitate his recovery. Plus the foods and activities I’m choosing for him. - The brain heals when we: -Decrease inflammation -Listen to music -Do what we love -Spend time with loved ones -Decrease stimulation - More than anything, I want to emphasize that when we are most stressed, such as when taking care of a loved one, is when it is MOST important for us to take C.A.R.E. of ourselves. Often when we get caught up in stress, we lose track of our own selfcare. And that’s how we end up burned out. I’m here to help you to recover from burnout, and to learn to be resilient to stress, because you never know when a stress or trauma is going to come along. We need to be prepared, recovered, and ready to respond and at the same time, keep ourselves feeling well in the process. - Please join me for a FREE, online Burnout Recovery Masterclass: - It is LIVE on Thursday, May 19th at 7 PM EST (4 PM PST). I will be covering the 5 Stress Types I describe in my book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. I’ll also be teaching you how it is possible to recover from stress using my proven protocol. If you are feeling overwhelmed, in pain, exhausted, stressed, and simply just not the way you want to feel, then be sure to sign up now. The masterclass will be recorded, so be sure you are signed up to receive the recording. I want each and every one of you to be prepared… more prepared than I was… to recover from burnout. See you soon! - Dr. Doni’s Master Your Stress Reset Your Health book: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#108 Trauma Recovery with Dr. Susan Cucchiara!
05/10/2022
#108 Trauma Recovery with Dr. Susan Cucchiara!
Dr. Sue went from working for an advertising firm in Manhattan, to completely changing her life by becoming a naturopathic doctor. At the same time, she faced her own chronic health challenges, including Lyme disease and severe migraines. It was by addressing a past trauma that completely changed her health. She finally understood why “she is the way she is” and how to support herself to heal. If you don’t remember before the age of 7, that is a sign of an early childhood trauma. Working with a shaman, she felt supported to discover the wounds that had been hiding her past. If we don’t know what is making us feel stuck and sick, we could be experiencing physical and emotional pain without realizing there is something we can do to change it. Dr. Sue processed her trauma using EMDR, EFT, cranio-sacral therapy, homeopathy, flower essences, and drainage therapy. And now Dr. Sue guides her patients to recover from their chronic illness by addressing trauma. She starts by talking through their life chronologically, looking for events and experiences that happened starting from a young age. - In this episode, Dr. Sue and I also talk about how: -There can be fear to do this work. -We tend to turn to alcohol, food, and other substances or choices in order to avoid looking at our trauma. -We have to feel safe to feel the feelings we haven’t felt. -Often, with a history of trauma, gentle approaches are better, and actually essential. -It is common to be so sensitive to even treatments that are helpful. - When looking for a therapist to help you, it is important to choose a therapist who is trained in trauma recovery. There are many forms of therapy to help get to the core of trauma. We can recover from trauma. The nervous system can heal. It’s worth putting in the time and effort to do this work. - This is such an important topic to me. In the book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health – I talk about the effect trauma has on our health, and how my Stress Recovery Protocol has been successful in helping me and my patients resolve trauma. If you don’t already have the book, I recommend reading it and reaching out to me so I can guide you to get the most out of it on your path of recovering from trauma and chronic illness. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#107 Know Your Stress Type with Dr. Doni!
05/03/2022
#107 Know Your Stress Type with Dr. Doni!
I believe it is essential for each of you to know your stress type. That is one of the five stress types I have identified in my clinical experience and research. These stress types are based on cortisol levels – measured at four different times of day in urine or saliva – and adrenaline (norepinephrine and epinephrine) levels. These tests are not done in a standard doctor’s appointment. And they are not covered by insurance. Currently, these tests are available through my office for patients and program participants. I highly recommend it for everyone who wants to strategically resolve health concerns, prevent the need for medications, and improve your longevity. - You can also determine your stress type (a high likelihood of what it is) with the assessment in my book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. Or you can use that quiz online at DoctorDoni.com/stressquiz. Once you know your stress type, then use the Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health book to optimize your cortisol and adrenaline levels based on your stress type. Get started by getting the book and signing up for my SelfC.A.R.E. Stress Reset here: DoctorDoni.com/selfcare. - Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health at Amazon: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#106 Heal Your Skin from Within – with Dr. Trevor Cates
04/25/2022
#106 Heal Your Skin from Within – with Dr. Trevor Cates
After growing up with chronic skin issues, my friend Dr. Trevor Cates [@thespadr] healed her skin by taking a holistic approach. And she found herself wondering – “Why wasn’t holistic medicine presented from the beginning?” This inspired her to become a naturopathic doctor and to specialize in helping people to understand that our skin is actually a magic mirror! That is to say, our skin is an outer reflection of our overall health. And the way to help our skin is not just by what we put on it, but by balancing from within. Common skin issues include: -Eczema -Acne -Dry skin -Aging skin prematurely - While so many people and practitioners look at skin as something to cover up, or to use a topical (such as a steroid) to suppress, for Dr. Cates, these symptoms indicate that something is out of balance. In fact, hormone imbalance is one of the most common causes of skin issues. There are many hormones potentially involved. Not just sex hormones, but also cortisol, thyroid, melatonin, and insulin. Our hormones rule our health in a lot of ways, says Dr. Cates. - In this episode, we discuss things you can do to start balancing hormones and healing your skin, including: -Avoid toxins and fragrance in your personal care products -Choose organic food -Get plenty of fiber and nutrients -Sleep and stress management - Dr. Cates reminds us that most of what we put on our skin actually disrupts the pH and microbiome on the skin and contain endocrine disrupting chemicals. On average we use 9 personal care products per day, which can expose us to 126 ingredients that are not well regulated in the U.S. It is up to us to look for clean products and to make choices to support our health and our skin. - This led her to write her first book, Clean Skin from Within, and to create TheSpaDr skincare line. I have used her skincare line since it became available several years ago. Now Dr. Cates is focused on helping women to balance their hormones by getting more in harmony with our bodies based on the seasons. She covers how to do this in detail in her new book - Natural Beauty Reset – which is now available for preorder. And Dr. Cates’ also created a docuseries - Hormones, Health and Harmony - which you can sign up for here: - For more visit Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Twitter: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order My New Book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#105 Taming the Vagus Nerve with Dr. Doni
04/18/2022
#105 Taming the Vagus Nerve with Dr. Doni
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in our bodies, connecting our brain to our digestion and vice versa. It manages signaling for bodily functions, so we don’t have to think about them! It handles digesting food, breathing, heart rate, and more. Here’s the key, the vagus nerve does all of this as part of (75%) our parasympathetic nervous system. That is our “anti-stress” system. The opposite of the parasympathetic response is the sympathetic response, which is what we think of as the fight or flight system. When we are stressed, or exposed to stress, the sympathetic system engages to help us respond. And at the same time, it turns off (or decreases) certain functions that are not so necessary while we are responding to stress. - The issue occurs when we are under constant stress. The way I think about it is…the vagus nerve gets stuck in a stress response mode. This can look and feel like: -Digestive issues like heartburn, nausea, bloating, and pain -Shortness of breath, dizziness, and feeling faint -Racing heart and palpitations -Anxiety and overwhelm - So how do we help our vagus nerve to recover from stress? I think of it as “taming” the vagus nerve. There are many ways, which I discuss in this episode AND in my new book, Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. One of my favorites is to take a deep breath. When you take a breath, you are signaling to your vagus nerve to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system and turn off stress. And the amazing thing is that we can choose to take a deep breath and give this signal to our bodies at any moment, even when stressed. Please listen in, let me know what made you say “oh wow!” and subscribe if you haven’t already! And order the new book!! So I can help you recover from and become resilient to stress. Imagine that! - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#104 Hit Pause On Menopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
04/13/2022
#104 Hit Pause On Menopause with Dr. Anna Cabeca
When do you ever get to hear an OB/GYN say that there’s a way to reverse the effects of menopause? Well you’re going to hear that, and so much more that is going to surprise and inspire you, in this episode of How Humans Heal where I interview Dr. Anna Cabeca, [@thegirlfrienddoctor]. She shares how she went from being in pain, overweight, and miserable… wondering whether life was worth it… to feeling her healthiest self when she decided to change her diet. - Can the food we choose to eat, and when we eat it, really make that much of a difference? Absolutely! Dr. Anna has since written several book, including The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16, and now she is celebrating the release of her newest book, Menupause. In Menupause she lays out 5 different menu plans, with recipes and full-color pictures. The menus are intended to match your needs, whether you are wanting to start with a detox, a plant-based diet, a keto menu, or to carb-up. You could also work your way through each of her 6-day menus and eat your way to health! - Menopause (perimenopause to menopause) happens between ages 35 and 55, and is associated with various changes in women’s health, from weight gain, fatigue, sleep issues, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and dementia. Dr. Anna’s mission is to help you put a stop to these health issues and regain your vibrancy and longevity. If this is speaking to you, be sure to order her book – MenuPause – at the usual book sellers and visit her website, DrAnna.com for support and encouragement. Get her new book here: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#103 Mastering Stress and Hormesis – with Dr. Doni
04/05/2022
#103 Mastering Stress and Hormesis – with Dr. Doni
In this episode of How Humans Heal, I share about my theory of health and healing, and my newest book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, which is due to release on May 3, 2022. - There are many misconceptions about stress and what to do about. So much so that I am even hesitant to say the word. Sometimes simply the word stress causes us to stress more! So how can we NOT stress about stress? How can we be healthy and thrive even when exposed to stress? This is the question I have asked myself… throughout my whole life. And I want to share with you what I have discovered. -Stress is part of being human -You’re going to have a response to stress – that is a given -We need to find a way to have compassion for ourselves as stressed humans -And figure out how to support ourselves under stress - How do we give ourselves enough support to recover from stress? I believe what we are lacking is anti-stress. We have a deficiency of anti-stress. That is when symptoms happen. Anxiety, depression, sleep issues, cancer, fertility issues, digestive troubles, infections, etc. It is not just about age. We can’t blame all our health issues on age and throw in the towel, so to speak. I’ve definitely had times of more stress than anti-stress. I had migraines for over 20 years. My migraines taught me – if I don’t have enough stress recovery, I’m going to get a migraine. I didn’t want to be reliant on a medication. I wanted to look deeper and figure out how not to have a migraine. The same can be true for what you are experiencing in your health. The irony is that the solution is not to overdo anti-stress either. We are so willing to push harder, do more, and put in more of an effort… but too much of anything can result in more of a stress response. So we have to outsmart stress and really we need to outsmart our own stress response. It is in the gentle-ness that we get the most stress recovery. In the process of recovering from stress myself, I identified a 3-phase. If we skip one of the steps, stress recovery backfires. We need all 3 phases to become resilient to stress. But it is not exactly the same process for all of us. As humans, we all have a stress response that involves cortisol and adrenaline, but in actuality it is different for each of us. Since our response is individualized, our treatment needs to be individualized as well. To be most effective about your stress recovery, you need to first know how your body responds to stress so that you can then give yourself the correct treatment to recover. For example, your cortisol could be too high, or too low, at different times of day. And your adrenaline could be too high or too low. I caution you not to assume that we all have the same response to stress. And not just your immediate response to stress, but how stress affects you over time. When you are in stress mode, and experiencing symptoms, we need to know your cortisol and adrenaline levels. This is what I refer to as your Stress Type. Don’t just guess. It’s important to treat based on your stress type in order to effectively recover from stress because the treatment is different for each Stress Type. Even once you know your Stress Type, it is important to understand the concept of hormesis in order to optimize your recovery. Hormesis is a concept that tells us that your body will respond to change. A small change can create a beneficial effect. Too big of a change ends up triggering a stress response. This is why in our stress recovery we need to harness small changes that result in a beneficial effect in your body. At the same time, we need to not overdo it, or else we will find ourselves right back where we started. By implementing small incremental changes based on your Stress Type, you are increasing your chances of recovering from stresses of all types more quickly and efficiently. I want you to be successful becoming resilient to stress and improving your energy, sleep, focus, mood and how you feel in your body. I know it is possible to recover from trauma, loss, overwhelm and the stress we are exposed to as humans. And to be able to feel good doing what we feel passionate about. It is possible to thrive even when stressed. I want that for you. If this resonates for you, be sure to order my new book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health – and follow along with me this month and next as I guide you to use the information in the book. You can order the book at your favorite book seller and then come to DoctorDoni.com/msrh to tell me you ordered the book. This way I can send you gifts and support and include you in the special LIVE stress reset starting May 2nd. I can’t wait to support you in the process of becoming resilient to stress! Dr. Doni - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. 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#102 Detox from Mold Exposure with Brigit Danner
03/29/2022
#102 Detox from Mold Exposure with Brigit Danner
Have you noticed mold in your home, basement or attic? Have you noticed mold where you work? Mold exposure is more common that we realize, and it doesn’t just cause allergic reactions. Mold releases mold toxins that penetrate into human bodies and cause significant disruptions and damage. Everyone is affected differently by mold toxins, and some not at all, so it can be confusing and difficult to identify and address. - This is exactly why my friend Bridgit Danner [@Bridgit.Danner] wrote her new book, The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide: Take Back Your Home, Health & Life. Bridgit experienced mold toxicity herself and had to figure out how to effectively get the mold toxins out of her body and to recover. In the book, and in this interview, she shares about: -How she discovered that she had an environmental illness -Common symptoms of mold toxicity -How it is common to feel overwhelmed with the process of recovering from mold -How to test for mold -How to detoxify from mold safely and effectively - If you’ve wondered whether you may have mold toxicity and definitely if you know you’ve been exposed to mold, please listen in to this interview and read Bridgit’s book. Having a resource and guide through the process is essential. In case you need more help, please know that you can also reach out to me for help. I offer urine mycotoxin testing through my office and have completed training to develop my protocol to help patients recover from mold exposure. So I’m here for you too. - If you have been exposed to mold and have symptoms potentially caused by mold toxicity, it is worth it to be tested so we can address it before it has a chance to cause other issues. Find Bridgit’s book on Amazon here: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#101 Successful Intermittent Fasting When Stressed with Dr. Doni
03/23/2022
#101 Successful Intermittent Fasting When Stressed with Dr. Doni
When it comes to intermittent fasting, it can be incredibly beneficial for both men and women, however, it can backfire if you are burned out. - I’ve witnessed it, over and over. I want you to know how to get the benefits without the setbacks. That’s what I cover in this episode of HHH: -How to know if your stress is negatively affecting your fasting -How cortisol is involved and how to test for it -What to do BEFORE you try to extend your fast -How to successfully implement IF to avoid making burnout worse - In my new book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, I help you to understand how your body is uniquely affected by stress, and walk you through my Stress Recovery Protocol so that you can learn to implement techniques such as IF without making yourself feel worse. - Pre-order the book here: And read my recent blog post about IF here: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#100 Master Intermittent Fasting for Women with Cynthia Thurlow
03/14/2022
#100 Master Intermittent Fasting for Women with Cynthia Thurlow
“Women are not “mini men” and cannot fast the same way men do. But women can benefit from intermittent fasting when we make modifications based on our hormones.” Cynthia Thurlow [@cynthia_thurlow] nurse practitioner and CEO of Everyday Wellness Project shares from her experience as a practitioner and woman going through perimenopause how mastering intermittent fasting changed her life and health. - In this episode of How Humans Heal, Cynthia shares insights from her new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation. She says that instead of being overfed, we need to be strategically fed. Women need more options besides prescription medications and surgery. Instead of just taking another pill or hormone for a symptom. We can use food choices as powerful ways to address symptoms. By making small, sustainable changes in the way we feed ourselves, we can address inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues caused by “metabolic inflexibility”. - The bulk of us are not metabolic healthy, Cynthia says. Women are given reflux medications, anti-depressants, sleeping agents, and estrogen replacement. This creates a slippery slope and women are likely to feel wrecked by the time they hit perimenopause. In the sandwich generation, women are responsible for so much. We as women are care takers, but who is taking care of us. Cynthia is wanting to influence women’s lives in a sustainable way, and that is why she wrote her book. - In this episode and in the book, Cynthis talks about: -As estrogen decreases, insulin sensitivity decreases -It shows up as fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, and menstrual irregularities -It used to be that restricting food and exercising more would work for weight loss, but in perimenopause, that stops working -She is not anti-carb; she encourages women to consume the right carbs -Intermittent fasting is free and flexible -Align food intake with chronobiology – our internal clock. Don’t eat within 3 hours of bedtime. Eat when it is light outside. - We are so focused on fertility years, and then women feel invisible and unrepresented in perimenopause, and yet we spend half of our lives in that state. Over 35 to 40 years old, indiscretions of snacking or having a glass of wine is more likely to be an issue, increasing inflammation and blood sugar levels. We need to be eating less often and eat the way our bodies are designed to thrive. We would not be here as a species if our bodies could not go through periods of food accessibility and scarcity, and to use different types as fuel sources. Our bodies are not designed to be in a surplus of food all the time. When you go to eat a snack, ask yourself, am I really hungry? Or am I stressed or bored and either need to take a walk or go to sleep. Use of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) – which is currently by prescription – is one of the most impactful things you can do. It can allow you to experiment with different foods to find out how your body responds to a certain meal. Being aware of what your blood sugar is doing can be hugely influential to understand how stress, travel, and certain foods affect you. - As hard as it can be to admit to ourselves that foods we love are an issue, when we do, it can allow us to make drastic changes in our health and wellbeing. Listen in to the amazing conversation I had with my friend, Cynthia Thurlow, for more insights about how what you are eating, and when, could be affecting the way you feel. Find her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, at https://cynthiathurlow.com/ - Connect with Cynthia at: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#99 Using Amino Acid Therapy to Balance Neurotransmitters with Dr. Doni
03/07/2022
#99 Using Amino Acid Therapy to Balance Neurotransmitters with Dr. Doni
Neurotransmitters are messengers in the nervous system. They affect our mood, energy, focus and sleep. So if you are feeling tired, anxious, brain fog, distracted, and/or having trouble with sleep…it could your neurotransmitters! Examples of neurotransmitters are serotonin, dopamine, GABA, norepinephrine and epinephrine. They can be categorized as calming or stimulating to the nervous system. Optimally we would have a balance of calming and stimulating. When we are exposed to stress of various types, which we are as humans, then our nervous system and neurotransmitters respond to help us deal with the stress. And, depending on our genetics and stress exposure, our body metabolizes neurotransmitters uniquely. So one person may run out of serotonin faster than another person. - Our neurotransmitters are made from amino acids, which come from protein in our diet. If we run low on a certain neurotransmitter, we can take more of the precursor amino acid for that neurotransmitter to support the body to make more. It is important, however, not to just guess what your neurotransmitter levels are. It is better to do a urine test, which is a specialty test I offer to my patients and in my programs, to measure your neurotransmitter levels. With that information, I can guide you on exactly which amino acids, and other nutrients, in what order and dose, to rebalance your neurotransmitter levels. - I explain all about neurotransmitters, how they get thrown off balance, and how to reoptimize them in my new book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Heath – which you can order here: - And I offer supplements containing amino acids to rebalance your neurotransmitters in my supplements – Nature Empowered Nutritionals – available at DrDoni.com. If you have been taking medications to address your mood, energy, sleep or focus, it is important to work with a practitioner like me to help you address your neurotransmitters effectively and successfully. I’ve been helping patients with this for over 20 years. - To meet with me so I can help you, you can set up an initial comprehensive appointment here: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#98 Solving MTHFR Confusion with Dr. Doni
02/28/2022
#98 Solving MTHFR Confusion with Dr. Doni
Starting from the name of it – MTHFR – there is so much confusion out there about what it is and how to address it, that I decided to cover it in this episode of How Humans Heal. For those who know me, you know that when I find out something can be affecting our health, the I research it and figure out how to address it fully. That is the case with MTHFR. I, too, have 2 MTHFR gene variations and at the time I found about it, I had one of the most common health issues associated with it – migraines. - Part of solving my migraines was solving the confusion of MTHFR. I want you to have access to that information as well, so in this episode I cover: -What is MTHFR -What are the most common symptoms or health issues related to MTHFR (anxiety, depression, fertility issues, abnormal pap results (cervical dysplasia), migraines, and fatigue) -What to do when you first find out you have an MTHFR gene variation -What is the most important blood test to have done -What NOT to do when you find out you have MTHFR -The most common errors practitioners make related to MTHFR - I hear from patients everyday who have been searching the internet for answers, and who may even feel worse after being told to take a high dose of folate to solve MTHFR. I don’t want that to happen to you, and if has happened to you already, I want to help you to know where to go from here. Listen in to this episode and then, if you’d like more help… -Sign up for my free masterclass on MTHFR -Read my most popular blog post on MTHFR -Contact my office to set up a time for us to meet (in person or online) about your case - I want you to know that it is possible to solve for MTHFR. While it is not always simple, it is important to individualize your approach. That’s what I guide you to do. Dr. Doni - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#97 Helping Women Conceive with Dr. Aumatma Simmons
02/21/2022
#97 Helping Women Conceive with Dr. Aumatma Simmons
Trying to conceive (TTC) a pregnancy can be confusing and overwhelming. Dr. Aumatma @Holistic_Fertility_Expert, my friend and colleague, and I talk about all things involved, including mindset and relationship with one’s self and body. Naturopathic medicine has so much to offer women and families that is not offered in standard fertility care. With naturopathic medicine, we have the ability to empower women by identifying why they may be struggling to conceive, looking at lab results and see what is happening and helping them understand how to embrace their body and support it to achieve pregnancy. It is not uncommon for reproductive endocrinologists to say scary things to women, especially over age 40, about the likelihood of pregnancy. Dr. Aumatma asks: “How can we – doctors – have such little belief in the body’s ability to do what it is designed to do?” “Instead of judgement about the past, let’s look at the reality of what is happening with your body at this point and figure out a plan to get you there. I’m a stand for women and couples to have babies when they are ready. It’s okay to have children later in life if that is what we are choosing. We can be empowered around it.” In this episode we talk about: -How NDs hold a different space for women and couples -How to preserve fertility by being your healthiest self -How fertility is about releasing the struggle with perfectionism -How TTC is a stressor and how releasing control improves fertility -How to get into a new rhythm by seeing the power of your body to heal - It’s like going on a journey. The better women feel about themselves and in their bodies, the more trust they are gaining in knowing their body knows how to do this, so they can move out of the way and let it do that. I think of it as creating an environment of safety for your body, mind and spirit so the ovaries get the signal to do their thing. Dr. Aumatma explains: The ovary is the overachiever! It wants to produce and will go above and beyond, but what is needed is to not overachieve. We need to help women get to the place of believing they are perfect the way they are, then things magically transform. Age and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) levels are two of the biggest myths of fertility. AMH came about as an observation that when the number dropped below 1.06, women had poorer IVF outcomes. It doesn’t mean anything about whether or not you will have a child. There are many other ways to support fertility that can work even with a low AMH. Dr. Aumatma encourages women to let go of the pressure on themselves and find the path that works best for you. It’s okay to say – we don’t want that, or we do! It is your choice. There is a big gap in how women are being supported with TTC. Dr. Aumatma and I believe everyone should have access to the tests that can help and the support that is needed as soon as you are ready to start preparing for pregnancy. Connect with Dr. Aumatma at @Holistic_Fertility_Expert, www.HolisticFertilityInstitute.com and in her book: Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Baby Making. If you are TTC and prevent a miscarriage, I’m also happy to help you. Reach out to my assistant at [email protected] To not feel alone and to feel supported is essential, I believe. That’s what has made such a difference for the women I’ve helped to have successful pregnancies. - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#96 Self-Love and Stress Recovery with Dr. Doni
02/14/2022
#96 Self-Love and Stress Recovery with Dr. Doni
Love yourself more by giving yourself support to recover from stress. How does stress show up in your body/mind? Do you feel anxious, depressed, in pain, have food cravings, or digestive issues? In this video I explain the reason behind anxious thoughts, how to get ahead of them, break the pattern, and put down new neural pathways. It’s possible. I’ve seen it and experienced it myself. Plus, I explain how it’s possible to correct neurotransmitter deficiencies, such as low serotonin, which supplements to consider first, how to support your vagus nerve and oxytocin, and how to know when you need more help. The key is NOT to be hard on yourself. Have awareness. From there you can make different choices that can change your experience as a human living this life. If you are struggling with overwhelm, addictions, or self-criticism, this information can definitely be the hope and lifeline you’ve been seeking. Please let me know your thoughts as you listen in. And here’s to you being your own Valentine! Here are links to supplements mentioned in this episode: NeuroMag: Theanine: Calming Support (GABA): GABA-T: https://drdonistore.com/GABA-T-SAP-60-capsules_p_808.html Stress Support: Dr. Doni’s new book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#95 Healing Skin Cancer with Dr. Michael Traub
02/07/2022
#95 Healing Skin Cancer with Dr. Michael Traub
Expert in dermatology, oncology, and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Michael Traub [IG @mtraubnd] shares about his career and his recent recovery from invasive skin cancer. Michael explains how being a nonconformist led him to find the kind of medicine he always wanted to practice, which has allowed him to provide more time and support to his patients. He’s been practicing as a naturopathic physician on the island of Hawaii since 1985. His own medical history includes acne and superficial radiation treatment, being a triathlete, and a lot of sun exposure. He has had 40 or 50 skin cancers over the years. Two years ago, when his dermatologist suggested treating a lesion on his face, he asked to first biopsy the lesion. The biopsy revealed basal squamous cell carcinoma with perineural invasion. That is an ominous diagnosis when a cancer that doesn’t usually invade, has invaded the nearby nerve. - In this episode, Michael describes the path he took from surgery to radiation therapy, and then immunotherapy, to treat the cancer. -Don’t treat a lesion on the skin until you know what it is. -How to navigate cancer treatment and fear of death -How practitioners can help patients with the medical system -Importance of getting a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th opinion -How informed consent should be prioritized in patient care -How meditation helped him along the way -Why it’s important for everyone to have an annual skin check - There is a lot of “un-caring” that we experience as patients when navigating the medical system. It’s time for practitioners to help their patients with this process. It’s also important for patients to know that implementing self-care during their treatment and recovery process is essential. Michael says he is healthier now than he was at the time of his diagnosis with cancer because it was a wake-up call that motivated him to change the things in his lifestyle that were not conducive to his own health and well-being. If you are in the process of treating cancer, or know you are at risk of cancer, this episode will be such an inspiration to you. And if you are a practitioner, this is a rare chance to learn from Dr. Traub’s experience about how you can better serve your patients. You can find Dr. Michael Traub at his website, Lokahihealth.com or email him at [email protected] - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#94 Healing in Nature with Dr. Doni
01/31/2022
#94 Healing in Nature with Dr. Doni
I just spent 10 days in a single-room cabin with mesh walls in the Peruvian Amazon. That means I was immersed in nature. Listening to the sounds of the insects, frogs, birds, animals and raindrops. Looking at the amazing diversity of green leaves of all shapes and sizes. Swimming in the creek and climbing the waterfalls. Drinking tea of plants intended to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Eating the most simple foods - potato, rice, quinoa, cucumber, carrot, and some eggs. What I can tell you is that as much as I’ve known that nature is healing… now I see to a greater extent how the colors, sounds, patterns, and plants in nature help humans to realign within ourselves and with a coherence only found in nature. We lose contact with this powerful aligning force in our busy daily lives interacting with technology and overstimulated by mechanical sounds, lights, and erratic activity. -We are thrown off our circadian rhythm. -We develop distorted views of reality. -We even lose ourselves in constantly reacting to everyone and everything else. Taking time to reset is so important. It’s essential. - Listen in to this episode where I describe my journey to the Amazon and what I learned about shamanism and myself, so that I can better help you heal. It’s my mission to help you to first listen to the voice inside you asking for self C.A.R.E., and then to choose, little by little, to create that for yourself. You deserve it. More than that, it’s your right. If you’d like my help to recover from stress, schedule a time for us to meet one-on-one here: - And pre-order my new book - Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health book – here: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#93 Connecting with Self and Spirituality with Shelley Riutta
01/24/2022
#93 Connecting with Self and Spirituality with Shelley Riutta
Stress is all around us. According to psychotherapist Shelley Riutta, people are finding themselves less comfortable in their lives and more in pain. When we get to that point, it’s a sign that what is needed is a transformation. Transformation happens when instead of being distracted by the busy world, long to-do lists, and blaming others, we realize that our reaction to stresses can change when we connect more with our true selves. -How to know if you are on the brink of a transformation -What is the conditioned self -How spirituality can guide you through difficult times -How guided imagery and meditation help us transform -What can help you be more your authentic self Shelley explains that we are spiritual beings living in human bodies. When we remember that, then we can become more accepting of ourselves and more aligned with our true essence. And by doing this, you’ll see transformations not just in your outlook, but also in your health and in your business. Shelley helps professionals transform their businesses using her method. Listen in to this episode to be inspired about your life and your ability to heal. - Connect with Shelley Riutta at and on Facebook at Global Association of Holistic Psychotherapy. Find out about my Stress Recovery Program – where I teach you to know your authentic self, versus the conditioned self, and to implement self-care activities, such as meditation. In the program, we will be using Shelley’s Holistic Breakthrough Method to help transform your lives: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#92 Healing HPV with Dr. Doni
01/17/2022
#92 Healing HPV with Dr. Doni
HPV is a very common virus. Most all of us have been exposed to it in our lifetime. And yet it can be shocking to receive results that show that HPV is positive. It’s shocking because there are no symptoms – so you wouldn’t have a heads up – and it can cause cancer. It’s also shocking because your doctor may either tell you to come back in 6 months to a year, and that seems like a long time when you’ve just been told you have a virus that causes cancer, or the doctor may say that you need a biopsy or additional procedures in order to check for abnormal cells. The standard medical approach does not include options to help you fend off HPV once you have it. They can really only remove abnormal cells or cancer if it occurs. But HPV can cause abnormal cells again and again. Meanwhile, I’ve been helping women to successfully fend off HPV, heal the cervix (for ASCUS, CIN1, CIN2 and CIN3), and prevent recurrences for over 21 years. I want to help you clear HPV – get it to negative on your test results – and take your life back. It is possible to feel empowered to heal and get beyond HPV. Listen in to my Healing HPV Masterclass in this week’s episode and find out about the online, group program I developed to help women around the world to get HPV out of their lives. Find out about my Say Goodbye to HPV 12 week Program – which is available to begin anytime! Use the code HPV1000 for $1000 off the program. Learn more how I can help you by setting a “Get to Know You Call” here: And get a sense of what is involved when I meet with you one-on-one about your case here: https://doctordoni.com/services/cervical-dysplasia-solutions/ - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#91 Metabolic Flexibility with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow
01/10/2022
#91 Metabolic Flexibility with Dr. Bonnie Nedrow
Women often struggle with weight gain and difficulty with blood sugar levels, especially during perimenopause. When Dr. Bonnie Nedrow [@drbonnienedrow] experienced this herself, she thought – “there has got to be a better way.” And that is when she decided to keto-adapt. Now she has freedom from blood sugar dips. She put her knowledge and protocol for helping people learn how to improve their ability to keto-adapt and burn fat into her new book, Metabolic Flexibility, which is available on Amazon (also as an ebook). Dr. Nedrow describes herself as a “farm girl.” She has been practicing as a naturopathic doctor for 21 years and loves helping people to be their best selves by feeling better. She was motivated to understand detoxification based on her own health issues. Subsequently she has guided patients to cleanse over the years and wrote a cookbook to help them with cooking healthy foods. Now she integrates detoxification with following a ketogenic diet to ensure safe elimination of toxins stored in fat. - In this episode, we talk about how: -We don’t realize how out of balance our system is because it seems “normal” -There is no perfect diet for every person for every stage of their life -We need to do “intelligent experimentation” on ourselves to find our best diet -20% of people don’t do well with grains and need other sources of protein -We can become stuck in carbohydrate dependence, and that’s not best for our bodies -We should have less food sometimes -When we eat carbohydrates all day, we never burn fat, and instead we store fat -Breast milk is high in ketones -How best to test for ketones and monitor levels -Why it’s important to address adrenal function when keto-adapting - The magic of a ketogenic diet is a tool to retrain the body to burn fat. Keto-adapting is different from simply following a ketogenic diet. Instead, we are training the body to make ketones and burn them as fuel. Our bodies are designed to use abundant stores of fat. That is metabolic flexibility – the ability to burn carbohydrates or fat, and to be able to switch back and forth based on what you eat and how you live. It’s about being able to have your cake and eat it too! If you’ve been wondering how to get the most out of a ketogenic diet, without having to be so extreme with it, but still getting the benefits, then definitely listen in to this episode. Be sure to check out Dr. Nedrow’s book: Metabolic Flexibility, How to Heal Your Metabolism with a Ketogenic Diet. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PPG9NBS And you can find out about her programs at . - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Pre-Order my new book: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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#90 Stress Reset with Dr. Doni
01/04/2022
#90 Stress Reset with Dr. Doni
Feeling like you’re in need of a reset from stress? Stress is all around us. It’s not possible to eliminate stress, but what we can do is support ourselves to recover from stress along the way. In this episode I talk about: -How stress affects our digestion, hormones, immune system and mood -Addressing stress allows us to get at the underlying cause of 95% of health issues -What is hormesis and how you can use it to benefit your health -My CARE approach to supporting you to reset from stress Join me in my 7-day Stress Reset where I guide you to use hormesis and CARE to reset from stress. LIVE January 3-9 – sign up here: Anytime here: Pre-Order my new book: - Connect with Dr. Doni: Facebook Instagram YouTube Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: - Books and Resources: Stress Warrior Book (FREE) Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE) 7-day Stress Reset (FREE) HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE) - Personalized Solutions: If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.
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