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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

May 3, 2022

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.

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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.

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Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health at Amazon:

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Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

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HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Apr 25, 2022

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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: https://www.sd44trk.com/9STNLS/2BGSTD/

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For more visit www.thespadr.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespadr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTrevorCates

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thespadr

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtcates

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Pre-Order My New Book: https://DoctorDoni.com/msrh

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

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HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Apr 18, 2022

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.

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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

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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!

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Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Apr 13, 2022

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.

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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!

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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: https://book.menupausebook.com/get-menupause/?rfsn=6522884.cb1007

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Apr 5, 2022

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.

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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

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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

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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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#102 Detox from Mold Exposure with Brigit Danner 0

Mar 29, 2022

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.

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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

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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.

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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: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Toxic-Mold-Recovery-Guide-ebook/dp/B09RKVTR81

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Mar 23, 2022

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.

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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

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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.

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Pre-order the book here: https://doctordoni.com/msrh/

And read my recent blog post about IF here: https://doctordoni.com/2022/03/does-intermittent-fasting-work/

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Mar 14, 2022

“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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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Connect with Cynthia at:

https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Mar 7, 2022

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.

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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.

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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: https://doctordoni.com/msrh/

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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.

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To meet with me so I can help you, you can set up an initial comprehensive appointment here: https://doctordoni.com/health-breakthrough-session/

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Feb 28, 2022

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.

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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

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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

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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

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Feb 21, 2022

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

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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 office@doctordoni.com. 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.

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Feb 14, 2022

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: https://drdonistore.com/Neuro-Mag-90-vegetarian-capsules_p_897.html

Theanine: https://drdonistore.com/Theanine-90-capsules_p_491.html

Calming Support (GABA): https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Calming-Support-90-capsules_p_980.html

GABA-T: https://drdonistore.com/GABA-T-SAP-60-capsules_p_808.html

Stress Support: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Support-90-capsules_p_981.html

Dr. Doni’s new book – Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Feb 7, 2022

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.

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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

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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 Traub.michael@gmail.com.

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Jan 31, 2022

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.

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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: https://doctordoni.com/health-breakthrough-session/

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And pre-order my new book - Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health book – here: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1DRAXIIO0H5D3&keywords=master+your+stress&qid=1643592979&sprefix=tye+holder%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-4

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Jan 24, 2022

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.

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Connect with Shelley Riutta at https://HolisticBusinessSchool.com 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: https://drdoni.lpages.co/stress-type-reset-program-10-weeks/

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Jan 17, 2022

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!

https://doctordoni.com/hpv12/

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: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/IJM6JL

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/

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Jan 10, 2022

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.

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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

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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 https://drbonnienedrow.com.

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/

HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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Personalized Solutions:

If you’d like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH

To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni’s Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES

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 0

Jan 4, 2022

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: https://drdoni.lpages.co/free-7-day-stress-reset/

Anytime here: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset

Pre-Order my new book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576

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Connect with Dr. Doni:

Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW

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Books and Resources:

Stress Warrior Book (FREE)

Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)

7-day Stress Reset (FREE)

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#89 Best Supplements for Immunity with Dr. Doni 0

Dec 28, 2021

When it comes to our immune system, there is so much we can do to help our body’s out.

First, we need to think about how stresses negatively affect immune function and learn what we can do to help our bodies recover from stress.

Next, we can use nutrients, herbs, homeopathy, and peptides to support our immune system to work better.

We can also use supplements that are anti-microbial, antioxidants, and anti-histamines to help fend off infections and support recovery.

Whether dealing with a long-term virus – such as EBV, HPV or HSV – or a short-term infection, such as a cold, flu, bladder infection, or anywhere else in or on your body, when it comes to naturopathic medicine, there is so much we can do to help your body heal itself.

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Listen in to this podcast where I review:

-My favorite ways to support health and immunity

-How to think about the use of supplements

-Why it is important to work with a naturopathic doctor (or expert practitioner who can guide you) to individualize your protocol to be effective for you.

-My go-to supplements

-How to find high quality supplements

-Why it is important to work with a naturopathic doctor (or expert practitioner who can guide you) to individualize your protocol to be effective for you.

Find the supplements I mention and approve here :https://drdonistore.com/Immune-Support-Anti-Microbial_c_37.html

For more information and to find out how to work with me so I can help you, go to DoctorDoni.com or email office@doctordoni.com.

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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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#88 Eating Paleo with Alison Marras 0

Dec 20, 2021

When it comes to healing by addressing the root cause, making diet changes is an important place to begin. So then the question becomes – where do I begin? Which foods should I stop eating? And what am I going to eat instead?

In this episode, Alison Marras [@foodbymars], Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, talks about how following a paleo diet helped her heal her health issues. Now she is sharing her favorite go-to recipes with real food that’s good for you in her new cookbook - The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook.

The paleo diet is based on the concept of eating the way humans ate back in history. Whole foods, organic, without added sugar or preservatives. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free overall. It can be taken up a notch to be AIP – autoimmune protocol – by eliminating nuts, seeds, legumes and eggs.

These foods are eliminated in an effort to decrease inflammation in the body overall, as well as to prevent and support the healing of leaky gut. Studies show that people with autoimmunity are more likely to have food sensitivities and leaky gut. Avoiding the most common food sensitivities – gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and grains – makes it so those foods are no longer able to add to the problem.

The issue is that it can be challenging to shift your diet and still get enough calories and good tasting food when following a paleo or AIP diet. That’s where Alison’s cookbook comes into play. She has figured out how to make cooking paleo easy and tasty at the same time.

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Be sure to listen in to this interview to find out:

-How long do you need to avoid the reactive foods

-Should you consider doing a food sensitivity panel

-Which recipe from Alison’s book am I looking forward to trying

-What is the connection between leaky gut and autoimmunity

-Why her website is called FoodbyMars.com

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If you are ready to follow, or are in the process of following, a paleo diet, and need more help figuring out what to eat, make sure you get Alison’s new book – order it here. https://foodbymars.com/preorder

20-min meal prep freebie:foodbymars.com/prep

And to stay in touch with Alison, get her paleo/AIP meal prep plan for free, and see her latest blog posts, click here. https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/mp-optin

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HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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#87 Eating Well and Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Sally LaMont 0

Dec 14, 2021

One of the latest trends in nutrition and health is intermittent fasting, and for good reason. And yet, it is not new. Intermittent fasting has been around as long as humans have existed.

So, what is it that has brought our attention back to the concept of “time-restricted eating”?

As Dr. Sally LaMont [IG @drsallyskitchen], a naturopathic doctor for 40 years and good friend of mine, explains in this episode, intermittent fasting is associated with decreased obesity (weight loss), improved blood pressure and memory, and increased longevity.

That means we could add years to our lives by not eating for at least 12 hours overnight.

How does that happen? When our bodies fast for at least 12 hours, it turns on something called autophagy, which is how our bodies clean out damaged cells and debris inside our cells. As we get rid of what we no longer need, it stimulates the growth of new healthy cells, including in our nervous system.

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Fasting also turns on the ability to burn fat, which is what often wish we could do all the time. The default for our bodies is to burn carbs (glycogen) and muscle tissue first. But once we’re in a fasted state, we start burning fat, such as that stubborn fat that likes to hang out on the waist and hips.

Meanwhile, when the fasting window of 12 to 16 hours is over, then it is time to eat. What you choose to eat is just as important as when you choose not to eat, according to Dr. Sally.

She has created a blog, videos, and online course teaching viewers how to choose the healthiest, nutrient-dense, antioxidant-filled, tasty foods. You can find it at https://drsallyskitchen.com.

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By eating well in a finite eating window, and then not eating from after dinner, overnight, and into the morning, you’ll be making a big difference in your health. Be sure to listen in to this episode to find out all the details of how to do it and where to get more support.

If you have diabetes, are pregnant, or have a major health issue, be sure to check with your doctor or practitioner before starting a new diet or fasting plan..

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#86 Address Underlying Causes with Dr. Doni 0

Dec 7, 2021

It is becoming more common to hear the phrase – “Address the Root Causes.”

That is a phrase that is ingrained in my training as a naturopathic doctor (I graduated from Bastyr University in the year 2000). Professors and mentors challenged us to think about what could be underlying a patient’s health issue, whether that be a past trauma or stress, a toxin exposure, an injury or infection, the use of a medication, the loss of a loved one or a relationship, and so on.

It is this way of thinking that, I have to say, has made the biggest impact on my life and health. And it has informed the way I help my patients for over 21 years now.

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Whether you are struggling with fatigue, sleep issues, anxiety or depression, digestive troubles, weight gain, skin rashes, migraines, menstrual-related or fertility issues, autoimmunity, cancer, and/or chronic viral infections, such as HPV and EBV…when you address the underlying causes, you are much more likely to achieve lasting resolution.

And this is the case no matter what your genes are! I say this because every week I receive phone calls from people asking me whether I can help them with their genes. The answer is yes, and I have an upcoming episode on that topic to go into more detail.

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But the best way to address your genes is to address your stress, which is another way of saying “address the underlying causes.” We have to figure out what has turned on your genetic predispositions and take steps to give your body the support it needs to turn those susceptibilities back off again.

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In this episode, I encourage you to consider:

-How past stresses and traumas could be underlying your health issues

-Common limiting beliefs set in childhood that could be sabotaging your health now

-How we become susceptible to addictions that perpetuate our stress

-The connection between mind and body, and how it can show up

-Ways you may leave yourself vulnerable that you didn’t even realize

-How to start raising your awareness for underlying causes

By simply asking the question of yourself – what is at the root of this health issue – you may already get a download of information from within yourself and your intuition.

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To do that, however, sometimes requires that we create space in our day and life for self-reflection, even for 1 to 10 minutes at a time. Be sure to listen in to the examples I provide and ways you can start to become more aware of connections and underlying unresolved issues that you can now address.

I believe it is possible to live a life you love with passion and purpose…without ruining your health. It does require awareness, self-reflection, acceptance, forgiveness, and willingness to choose differently.

I look forward to your comments, and if you enjoy this episode (and others) please leave a review on Apple podcast or your favorite place for listening in to How Humans Heal.

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HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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#85 Transform the Way We Support Women with Dr. Kyrin Dunston 0

Nov 29, 2021

The quality of health and life women put up with is much less than what is possible. We accept it as the norm – to feel terrible – but the opposite is possible – to feel amazing.

Hearing this from an OBGYN is eye-opening. Dr. Kyrin [@kyrindunstonmd] is saying what women have been noticing – that conventional care is good at emergency care, but not reversing chronic issues.

Whether perimenopause, postmenopause, menstrual irregularities, HPV and abnormal paps, recurrent infections, anxiety and depression, fatigue, weight gain, and/or low sex drive – this message applies.

You don’t have to keep on dealing with feeling uncomfortable, in fear, and alone, blaming yourself. And a fist-full of prescriptions is not going to fix it.

But the answers are not likely to come from a visit with your standard doctor’s office. This is coming from an MD who has decided to tell the truth.

Living in a state of hormone impoverishment. It’s not okay. Even if your labs are all “normal.”

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In this episode we talk about:

-How to see past the confusion to see the real cause and address it

-Weight gain is not a math problem, it’s a communication problem

-It’s possible for your health to change when you have the right support

-If there’s no drug for it, you’re not going to hear about it in medicine

-Stress and cortisol are hidden disruptors that need to be addressed

-The hormones are all connected and affect each other

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Instead of waiting until you have a disease to prescribe a medicine or perform surgery so doctors can be victors, it’s time to provide information that can stop the pattern from progressing in the first place.

Dr. Kyrin even covers the myths of health care and insurance, and she breaks down the truth about hormone replacement therapy.

Please listen in for a conversation that will give you a bird’s eye view of health care and your health and empower you to make choices that has the potential to completely shift the trajectory of your life.

And if you have been diagnosed with HPV and/or an abnormal pap, join me in my upcoming free, online workshop – 5 Days to Heal HPV. Sign up at DoctorDoni.com/HPV.

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HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)

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#84 Start Healing in Childhood with Dr. Madiha Saeed 0

Nov 15, 2021

Mother of four sons, Dr. Madiha [IG @holisticmommd], family physician, has taken what she learned in functional medicine and applied it at home with her family.

While it’s not what she learned in medical school, she quickly figured out that to heal herself from autoimmunity, she needed to change her diet and start seeing food as medicine. She’s been teaching her children the same power of nutrition and helping them to learn how to choose foods based on what their bodies need.

Now she’s put all that information into a book – The Holistic Rx for Kids – complete with references, recipes, and tips for helping your kids through common health issues.

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In this episode we talk about:

-How to talk with your kids about food and health

-How prioritizing health as a family can help you too

-What it looks like to eat a rainbow of foods

-How anxiety and attention issues are often linked to food choices

-What a difference healthy eating can make in your child’s lifetime

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Join me as I talk with Dr. Madiha, and also about her new book for kids, to help them learn how to choose for themselves to eat less sugar and more colorful foods.

You can find about Dr. Madiha at https://HolisticMomMD.com. Her books are available starting this week on Amazon.

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