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Dr. Wilson’s Tips for Healthy and Stress-Free Travel
Posted On Jun 19, 2017
Travelling – whether it’s a drive to the next city or a flight to another country – is inherently stressful for your body, even when the trip is enjoyable. In addition to usual the felt stresses of planning, getting there on schedule, navigating your new surroundings, and protecting your health, there are a number of…
Using Replacement Hormone Treatment for Adrenal Fatigue
Posted On May 12, 2017
Cortisol as a Treatment Option In some cases of severe adrenal fatigue a short therapeutic course of natural cortisol may be needed. Briefly, if this therapy is necessary, it should be confirmed by special tests such as the combined 24-Hour Urinary Cortisol & ACTH tests. In addition, it is important to remember that corticosteroids suppress adrenal…
Curb Your Eating: Help Your Brain Fight the Urge to Splurge
Posted On Apr 27, 2017
We make dozens of decisions every day. When it comes to deciding what to eat and feed our families, it can be a lot easier than you might think to make smart, healthy choices. It takes just a little planning. The food we put into our bodies is our fuel. It provides us with nutrients—the…
Breaking Bad Habits: Why It’s So Hard to Change
Posted On Apr 06, 2017
If you know something’s bad for you, why can’t you just stop? About 70% of smokers say they would like to quit. Drug and alcohol abusers struggle to give up addictions that hurt their bodies and tear apart families and friendships. And many of us have unhealthy excess weight that we could lose if only…
Going Gluten Free: 8 Tips for Managing Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
Posted On Mar 23, 2017
Whether you have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, it can be difficult to avoid. Making meal plans can be challenging, and the thought of eating out can cause more anxiety than joy. Here are my 8 tips for eliminating gluten and taking away the stress of living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity….
5 Tests to Determine Digestive Function
Posted On Mar 16, 2017
There are many tests used to diagnose digestive issues. How do you know which is best for your condition, or where to start? Here are the five tests I commonly use in my clinical practice with my patients. 1 – The Urinary Indican Test This test is used to determine the presence of indican in the…
Positive Emotions and Your Health: Developing a Brighter Outlook
Posted On Feb 02, 2017
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies? A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. NIH-funded scientists are working to better understand the links between your attitude and your body. They’re finding some evidence…
Cast Toxins From Your Living Space
Posted On Dec 15, 2016
Take a look around your home. Do you know what’s in your household goods and products? Some chemicals can harm your health if too much gets into your body. Becoming aware of potentially harmful substances and clearing them out can help keep you and your family healthy. “There’s a range of chemicals that you can…
Fermented Foods: Nature’s Delicious Probiotics
Posted On Nov 16, 2016
Some people seem to think that the term “fermented” sounds vaguely distasteful, or downright inedible. However, research has found fermented foods to be extremely beneficial to your overall health. In fact, some of these functional foods are now even considered to be probiotics, which can help your health in the following ways: Increase your overall…
Chronic Stress and the Immune System: How Stress Makes It Easier to Get and Stay Sick
Posted On Nov 03, 2016
In this day it is impossible to not experience stress on a daily basis. Even though our body is exceptionally unique in the way it deals with stress, it does not tolerate chronic stress well. During stressful situations, our adrenal glands produce cortisol in response to stress and low level of glucose in the blood….
