Healing the Depression-Anxiety Duo With Molecular Testing & Nutrients

Julie DonaldsonJuly 31, 2024mental illness, toxicity, molecular nutrients, molecular nutrient approaches, mental health disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, nutrient imbalances, nutrient deficits, epigenetics, epigenetics of mental health disorders, Dr. William Walsh, Dr. Albert Mensah, oxidative stress, heavy metal toxicity, methylation imbalances, pyrrole disorder, pyroluria, KPU, copper toxicity, under methylation, over methylation, DNA, DNA methylation, SNPs, MTHFR, detoxification, OCD, allergies, pain, social isolation, poor concentration, ADHD, headaches, history of accomplishment, addiction, panic, nervous legs, pacing, sleep disorder, high pain threshold, low motivation, low libido, zinc, copper, B vitamins, selenium, glutathione, vitamin C, chromium, methionine, niacin, folate, green leafy vegetables, pyrroles, heme-producing molecules, HPL, cofactors, acne, nail spots, cold hands and feet, inability to tan, low morning appetite, constipation, joint pain, dyslexia, food sensitivities, gut dysfunction, sensitivity to light, irritability, prematurely gray hair, frequent infections, poor dream recall, poor short term memory, social withdrawal, stress disorder, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, MS, thyroid disease, impulsivity, low self esteem, constant motion, biology/biography, generational pain, personalized nutrition, serum copper, plasma zinc, whole blood histamine, homocysteine, ceruloplasmin, SAM/SAH ratio, amino acids, stool testing, ATP, molybdenum, NAC, antimicrobials, spore biotics, humic/fulvic acids, toxin binders, omegas, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, gut-brain axis, circadian rhythms, iron overload, solutions, professional counseling

ADHD on the Rise: Dopamine, Immunity, Brain Fog and Solutions

Julie DonaldsonApril 7, 2024ADD, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, hyperactivity, dopamine, brain fog, immunity, adult ADHD, addiction, impulsivity, inability to pay attention/focus, hyper-focus, overactive mind, poor sleep, insomnia, fatigue, dyslexia, norepinpehrine, serotonin, GABA, comorbid psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, genetic, heritable, food sensitivities, additives, food dyes, low protein, heavy metals, emotion, motor control, motivation, cognition, pleasure/reward system, dopamine receptors, dopaminergic system, epigenetic influences, substance use, self-medicating, forgetfulness, difficulty finding words, jumbled thoughts, drowsiness, CDD, Concentration Deficit Disorder, neuroimmune loop, cytokines, inflammation, antibodies, autoimmune, homeostasis, brain, nervous system, Metabolic Typing®, personalized nutrition, blood chemistry, hair analysis, amino acids testing, Dutch hormone testing, exercise, breathing, air pollution, VOCs, holistic telehealth, root causes, environmental, Julie Donaldson, vitamin D, amino acids, digestion, gut stress, abnormal glucose tolerance, dopamine synthesis, Dr. James Greenblatt, Psychiatry Redefined, Shirley Lacy PhD, tyrosine, phenylalanine, executive function, learning, memory, behavior, reward and pleasure, impulse control disorders, healthy diets, junk food diets, neuropeptides, synapse, neurotransmitter, postsynaptc, MTHFR, polymorphisms, 1298AC polymorphism, MTHFR mutations, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, magnesium

Parasites, Heavy Metals, Nutrition, Melatonin and Nighttime: A Survivor's Guide

Julie DonaldsonFebruary 1, 2023parasites, heavy metals, nutrition, personalized nutrition, melatonin, circadian rhythms, nighttime, holistic health, holistic telehealth, stool test, contaminated food, freshwater fish, ocean fish, pork, vegetables, lakes, streams, swimming pools, rivers, soil, digestive problems, constipation, diarrhea, gas, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, hunger, bile acid malab, iron deficiency anemia, teeth grinding, skin issues, rashes, eczema, hives, itching, anxiety, yeast infections, herpes outbreaks, headaches, vision problems, compromised immunity, adrenal fatigue, inflammatory state, fat, homeostasis, Metabolic Typing®, MT, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, high fat diet (HFD), macrophage, sugar, microbiota, GI tract, vitamin C, vitamin B12, Metabolic Type®, immune system, liver flukes, mercury, lead, cadmium, cardiovascular, pulmonary, urinary, gastrointestinal, neurological, mercury poisoning, parasites consume heavy metals, neurotoxic effects, brain and nerve damage, mental retardation, behavioral problems, degenerative neurological diseases, blood brain barrier, liver, gonad tissues, antioxidant enzymes, SOD, superoxide dismutase, GSH, glutathione, methylated, full moon, full moon lunar phase, phenotypic plasticity, red blood cells, RBCs, bone marrow, B vitamins, copper, magnesium, insulin, glucocorticoids, vasodilators, blood, temperature changes, detoxification, serotonin, reproductive activity, mobility, immunomodulatory, cytokine production, stress, hormesis, mitochondrial activity, lymphatics, bile production, liver function, lungs, kidneys, sweating, bowel elimination, glymphatic cleansing, phase I liver detoxification, phase II detoxification, water soluble, metabolite, bile synthesis, bile ducts, insomnia, preparation and provocation, MT®, methylation imbalances, Individualized protocols, toxin binders, parasite cleansing protocols, individualized approach

Nuts: Nutrition, Mycotoxins and Delicious Recipes

Anxiety: Your Gut, Brain, HPA, Detox and Functional Health Care

Julie DonaldsonApril 13, 2022anxiety, gut, brain, HPA, detox, functional health care, hypothalamus-pituitary axis, mental health, peace, happiness, ACEs, Adverse Childhood Experiences, well-being, de-stigmatize, neurotransmitters, gut-brain-axis, central nervous system, gut microbiota, dysbiosis, intestinal bowel disease, leaky gut, leaky gut syndrome, microbiome, bacteria, fungi, intestinal permeability, mucosa, inflammatory, autoimmune, cytokins, blood-brain barrier, TNF-alpha, serotonin, dopmaine, neuromodulator, digestive system, healthy gut bacteria, gut motility, probiotics, non-probiotic treatment, immune status, blood tests, Th1, Th2, corticotropic releasing hormone, adenohypophysis, ACTH, cortisol, stress hormone, negative feedback signal, HPA dysregulation, adrenatline, noradrenaline, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, hyperthyroid, panic attacks, methylation, MTHFR, CBS, COMT, glyphosate, heavy metals, pesticides, petrochemicals, B12, B6, zinc, folate, lecithin, selenium, molybdenum, choline, root cause, Metabolic Typing®, nutritional assessment, personalized program, stress, antibiotics, SAS, sympathoadrenal medullary system, anticipatory anxiety, chronic stress, fight-flight-freeze response, individualized nutrition, homeostatic mechanisms, body temperature, blood sugar regulation, gas exchange, respiration, blood pressure, electrolyte status, energy, Catechol-O-Methyltransferase, cognition, enzymes, glucuronidation, telehealth, gut health, holistic health, CBD, anxiety symptoms, doom, danger, irregular heartbeat, holistic health care, pyroluria, holistic telehealth

Vagus Nerve Function, the Thyroid, and Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation

Julie DonaldsonJanuary 17, 2022thyroid 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