Dr. Donielle Wilson's Blog

Defensive (Conscious) Driving

I recently attended a defensive driving class and I am so glad I did!

For all the times I drove faster in order to get somewhere sooner...I learned that I only saved 1 minute! And at what risk?

Did you know that by the time you realize you need to stop, and actually stop your car, it takes 355 feet when going 55 mph?

This was a perfect reminder to me that the faster I drive, the longer it takes to respond and to stop.

And what better to do in order to prevent injuries? Where a seat belt to prevent 50-60% of traffic fatalities and 60-70% of injuries.

Not only that but lock your doors (while driving too), use two hands on the steering wheel, don't hang items on your rear view mirror, check your tire pressure (unique to car and tire location), keep up on car maintenance, and stay out of blind spots.

These were all great reminders for me...I mean what better to do for one's health but to keep yourself safe while driving.

And as tempting as it can be, don't text or email while driving. As I say it, it sounds obvious, but many of us do it.

After all, if I am not aware while driving, then by default, my safety is in the hands of other drivers. The instructor made this point so clear that I feel a better name for the class and concept is "conscious driving."

Important things to do as conscious drivers:

Check your owner's manual to find out how far to sit away from the air bag, how to stop your car if the accelerator gets stuck AND what is the correct tire pressure for your car.

Pull over if you are drowsy (13% of driving fatalities are from driving while tired).

Get a taxi or a hotel if you have been drinking alcohol.

When you get in the car, focus on driving first. Everything else can wait until you arrive safely.

See you soon!

Anti-Yeast Diet

Many of you are working to eliminate yeast from your body (or at least to eliminate the symptoms caused by yeast).  It can be quite a process!  I would like you to know that success is possible.

First we want to kill yeast, using natural therapies.  Then we need to restore the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract so that yeast are no longer welcome to grow there.  We can do both these things at the same time, and if you experience vaginal symptoms, we'll address yeast there too.  

While on products to get rid of yeast and reestablish healthy bacteria, it can help to avoid foods that yeast love.  That means anything that looks like, sounds like, or is basically sugar (or broken down into sugar).  

Avoid fruit juices

Avoid sugar and anything that contains sugar (sugar on the label)

Avoid corn syrup, fructose, lactose, maltose, and any other ingredient that ends with "ose"

Avoid fruits with a high glycemic index (banana, papaya, melon, kiwi and dried fruit)

(it can be helpful to avoid all fruit for a month to start)

Avoid vinegar

Avoid alcohol

Avoid fermented foods

Minimize carbohydrates in general: 1 small serving, 1 to 2 times per day

(brown rice, quinoa, corn, potato, millet, or other gluten free grains)

Keep your blood sugar balanced and prevent carb cravings:

Eat every 3 to 4 hours

Include protein and healthy fats every time you eat

Here is a website that has developed a Candida Diet that I think can be helpful for you: http://www.wholeapproach.com/diet/foodlist.php

You can do it!  And it will be SO worth it.  Let me know how I can support you. 

Dr. Doni

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Skin Flaking? Energy Drooping? Look to Your Diet! Advice from a Naturopath

Dr. Wilson addresses the topic of your diet's influence on your skin health and overall energy.

Read the full article here: http://blog.cincovidas.com/skin-flaking-energy-drooping-look-to-your-diet-advice-from-a-naturopath

Foods for Nursing Moms

Do you have recommendations as to foods I should not be eating while nursing? (I've heard peanut butter is a no-no)

Great question about food during nursing....first I would reassure you by saying that you don't have to worry too much about it. Then I would say, eat well for yourself, and it will be good for baby.

I don't recommend peanuts for anyone! Because the fats in peanuts are not so healthy. Better to choose other sorts of nuts.

In terms of preventing allergies...best is to take probiotics (mom and baby). Then, if you think your baby is reacting to foods you are eating, then eliminate them.

And...when you start introducing foods to your baby (6 months or so) then we want to be VERY careful. I have a handout to help you and we can talk at that point so you know what and how to introduce foods.

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