Weight, the GLP-1 Craze, Natural Alternatives and Your Brain
Julie Donaldsonweight, overweight, GLP-1, GLP-1 receptor agonists, brain, Ozempic®, Trulicity®, Rybelsus®, injections, medications, natural alternatives, obesity, hard-wired, hunter-gatherer societies, sedentary, genetics, fat, sugar, carbohydrates, nutrients, high flavor profile, unconscious, dopamine, neurotransmitter, basal ganglia, lipostat, set point, cancer, asthma, arthritis, sleep apnea, heart diseaes, heart disease, depression, sleep, low energy, inflammation, hypothalamus, leptin, leptin resistance, diabetes, chronic stsress, amygdala, Glucagon-Like-Peptide-1, peptides, proteins, building blocks, cell signaling, immune modulators, gut, short chain fatty acids, SCFAs, food noise, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, insulin, blood glucose, gastroparesis, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, vision loss, reduced libido, suicidal ideation, hormone, microbiome, appetite, satiety, butyrate, proprionate, acetate, metabolic syndrome, akkermansia muciniphila, bifidobacterium infantis, clostridium infantis, metabolic health, mucin, mucosal barrier, microbiome transplant, fecal transplant, colonization, sun exposure, Vagus nerve, NTS, nucleus tractus solitarius, NEAT, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, MT®, personalized nutrition, core belief work, de-stress, ralaxation, brain healing, individualized testing, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, EWG 2024 "Dirty Dozen", pesticides, BMI, Body Mass Index, type 2 diabetes, sunchokes, asparagus, holistic health, human unconscious behavior, functional health management
Exploding Cancer Rates and Toxicity: Holistic Health Matters
Julie Donaldsoncancer, toxicity, childhood cancers, obestity, obesity, smoking, nutrition, personalized nutrition, MT®, epigenetic, genetic, genes, gene mutation, DNA, holistic health, cancer rates, pathogens, HPV, H pylori, inflammation, immune system, chronic inflammation, immune modulatory processes, tissue damage, loss of tissue function, damaged cells, epigenetic influences, alcohol, immunosenescence, adaptive immune system, asymptomatic, prostate cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, plastics, microplastics, petrochemicals, PFAS, aluminum, heavy metals, phlalates, mercury, lead, arsenic, pesticides, biochemical stresses, therapeutic protocols, mental and emotional stresses, holistic telehealth, leukocytes, microcirculation, uremic toxin secretion, brain, Vagus nerve, nervous system, Bell Curve, detoxification, de-stressing, self awareness, investigation
The Power of Breath and Qi Gong in Healing the Vagus Nerve
Julie DonaldsonQi gong, tai chi, breath, Vagus nerve, Contemplative Activities, ContActs, multi-modal, movement, meditation, muscle relaxation, breathing practices, HRV, heart rate variability, rhythmic breathing, Huberman Lab, autonomic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, PNS, sympathetic nervous system, SNS, stress relief, attention training, affect training, cognition, body awareness, coherence, chaos, feedback loop, organs, glands, brain, Jacob Chinn, medical Qi gong, lungs, bone density, personalized nutrition, core belief work, exercise, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, balance, stress reduction, mental health, attention, attention deficit, alternative health care, long exhalation, respiration, respiratory Vagal stimulation
The Science Behind Successful Sleep - Day and Nighttime Practices for Success
Julie Donaldsonmoderate exercise, perceived stress, stress response, sleep, healthy sleep, Autonomic Nervous System, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, circadian rhythms, melatonin, pineal gland, ATP, mitochondria, energy production, l-theanine, liposomal melatonin, Wifi, blue light, yellow light, bright light, sunrise, sunset, midday sunlight, MT, Metabolic Typing®, breathing techniques, heart rate, blood pressure, fight or flight, relaxation, meditation, eyes, direct sunlight, depression, anxiety, high intensity exercise, REM, non-REM, lions mane, ROS, reactive oxygen species, SCN, suprachiasmatic nuclei, lungs, digestive tract, Vagus nerve, cranial nerves, Krebs cycle, personalized nutrition, mitochondrial respiration, homeostatic mechanisms, metabolic processes, restorative sleep, digestion, gut, liver, kidneys, brain, holistic health, holistic telehealth, immune function, cellular repair, mood modulation, oxidative stress, fluoride, blood-brain barrier, excitatory transmitter, glutamate, GABA
Holistic Health Care: Why Is It Important?
Julie Donaldsonholistic health care, holistic telehealth, personalized nutrition, stress, holistic health programs, protocols, root causes, disease, hormone imbalances, leaky gut, gut dysfunction, brain, immune inflammation, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal dysfunction, detoxification, long-lasting results, health insurance, invest in personalized health care, mind and body, accessible health care, awareness, intuition, immune incidents, Vagus nerve, methylation, toxin overload, mental/emotional stress, biochemistry
Vagus Nerve Function, the Thyroid, and Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
Julie Donaldsonthyroid disease, thyroid dysfunction, thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism, hypothyroid, TSH, TRH, thyroid stimulating hormone, thyrotropin releasing hormone, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, HPA axis, hypothalamus-pituitary axis, Vagus nerve, vagus nerve stimulation, tVNS, transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation, tragus, afferent, efferent, cholinergic, choline, liver, glyphosate, gastric motility, HCL, enzymes, GI tract, inflammation, neuroimmune loop, iodine, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, calcitonin, T4, T3, thyroxine, triiodothyronine, iodine rich foods, thyroid gland, estrogen, SIBO, selenium, histamine, weight, dry hair, fatigue, insomnia, cold extremeties, racing heart, hoarse voice, thyroid medication, metabolism, toxicity, gluten, celiac disease, antibodies, Hashimoto's, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, oxidative stress, thyroid cancers, xenobiotics, Vagus nerve anatomy, thyroid gland location, constipation, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, splenic nerve, TNF-α, inflammatory cytokine, necrosis, cell death, Vagus nerve innervation by the left ear, telehealth, holistic health care, holistic telehealth
The Neuroimmune Loop: Th1, Th2, Histamine, Microglial Cells and the Vagus Nerve
Julie Donaldsonneurological impairment, neuroinflammation, neuroimmune loop, Vagus nerve, body inflammation, brain inflammation, tissue hypoxia, cardiovascular events, nitric oxide, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, stress chemistry, mold, mycotoxins, chemical toxicity, pathogens, RA, Crohn's Disease, TBI, traumatic brain injury, PTSK, PTSD, histamine, detoxification, microglial cell activation, neuronal death, phosphatidyl serine, PS, CNS, central nervous system, ATP, glymphatic system, cytokines, TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, Th1, Th2, neuronal metabolic integrity, MS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, brain fog, migraines, mood swings, neuropathy, essential tremors, tics, numbness, tingling, balance, mast cell activation, GI inflammation, mitochondrial DNA, mDNA, blood brain barrier, mucosal barrier, insomnia, sthma, skin conditions, interstitial cystitis, allergies, IBS, alcohol, MAO/DAO, ALDH, histamine intolerance, parasympathetic nervous system, digestion, heart rate, respiratory rate, vasomotor activity, sympathetic nervous system, afferent, sensory informatiaon, enteroendocrine signaling, enteric reflex, intestinal permeability, tight junctions, fight/flight response, SIBO, gut motility, leaky gut, weight gain, fatigue, blood sugar dysregulation, Metabolic Typing®, individualized nutrition, homeostatic mechanisms, Krebs cycle, cellular respiration, mitochondria, carbon dioxide, nutrients, energy, cravings, hunger, mental clarity, TENS, vagus nerve stimulation, neuronal firing, brain-gut axis, enteric nervous system, ENS, symptom assessment, binaural beat therapy, Th2 cell proliferation, afferent function, emotions, telehealth, holistic telehealth