The Gut-Liver-Kidney Axis: Preventing Dysfunction with Functional Care

Julie DonaldsonMarch 3, 2026gut-liver axis, gut-liver-kidney axis, Parkinson's disease, toxins, detoxification, gut health, personalized nutrition, holistic health, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, intestinal barrier, leaky gut, systemic circulation, biliary tree, homeostasis, venous blood, portal vein, microbiota, microbial metabolites, SCFAs, short chain fatty acids, bile, bile acids, immunoglobulin A, bicarbonate, small intestine, chronic inflammation, arterial blood supply, gut-kidney axis, uremic toxins, blood pressure, waste products, microbiome, methylation, presticides, golf courses, prevention, functional health assessment, personalized protocols, ATP, ATP production, energy, alpha-synoclein proteins, gluten, glyphosate, blood chemistry, high quality stool testing, hypertension, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, golf course, water, airborne

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

Julie DonaldsonFebruary 17, 2026ADD, 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, antioxidants, VDRs, oxidative stress, Total Antioxidant Status, glutathione, lipid peroxidation, ethane, ROS, omega 3 fatty acids, dopamine oxidation, neurofeedback, Vitamin D Receptors, mitochondria

Weight, the GLP-1 Craze, Natural Alternatives and Your Brain

Julie DonaldsonJanuary 28, 2026weight, 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, VDR, Vitamin D Receptors, ROS, reactive oxygen species, dysbiosis, oxidative stress, ghrelin, lizard brain, fat set-point, motility, aspiration, hunger hormones, muscle mass, flat mood, motivation

A Uniquely Male Concern: The Gut-Heart-Prostate Connection

Julie DonaldsonJanuary 21, 2026male, gut-heart-prostate connection, gut heaslth, gut health, heart health, prostate cancer, PSA, holistic health, holistic telehealth, MT, personalized nutrition, genetic microbiome, SCFAs, short chain fatty acids, bile acids, endocannabinoid system, heart disease, systemic inflammation, pathogens, dysbiosis, intestinal epiithelium, hormones, enteric nervous system, leaky gut, infections, oxidative stress, obesity, NAFLD, IBS, diabetes, innate immune system, Bell curve, diminished liver function, non-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, prebiotics, probiotics, tight junctions, intestinal walls, intestinal barrier, host immune system, dietary compounds, sustainable, fresh food, ENS, neurodegneration, role of inflammation, CYP enzymes, toxic compounds, petroleum-based, plastics, estrogen-rich compounds

H. pylori, Hormones and Your Gut Health

Julie DonaldsonDecember 2, 2025H pylori, gram negative bacteria, hormones, virulence factor, progesterone, cholesterol, phosphatidylcholine, arachidonic acid, adrenal health, liver health, steroidal hormones, nausea, vomiting, black stools, bleeding, bloating, abdominal pain, irritable bowel, anemia, PCR assay, linoleic acid, infection, urease, carbon dioxide, ammonia, fatigue, aluminum, pregnenolone, endocytic, virulence factors, chemotaxis, stomach cancer, gram negative, DEA, EA, estrone, phospholipids, cell drinking, cell eating, inflammation, mucosal barrier, immunity, leaky gut, food sensitivities, fermentation, malabsorption, hypochlorhydria, hydrochloric acid, gut membrane integrity, cell membrane integrity, detoxification, chronic stress, brain-gut axis, neurotransmission, cognitive dysfunction, memory, anxiety, depression, gut health, holistic telehealth, oral contact, vitamin D, VDRs, Vitamin D Receptors, cytotoxic, autoimmune, autoimmune thyroid diseases, Hashimoto's, Grave's disease, non-autoimmune thyroid diseases, hypothyroid, cancer, oxidative stress, antioxidants, glutathione, catabolism, catabolic, holistic teleheath, strain diversity, pro inflammatory immune process, molecular mimicry, immunotolerance, antibody, antigen, acid-tolerant, kissing

PEMF Therapy: Benefits From A-Z

Julie DonaldsonNovember 5, 2025PEMF, cellular communication, nutrient delivery, mitochondrial energy, waste removal, cellular charge, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, sunlight, moving water, earth, nature, re-charging, PEMF mat, influx of nutrients, outflow of waste, toxins, free radical production, chronic inflammation, circulation, microcirculation, lymphatic flow, glyphosate, innate immune responses, sleep quality, insomnia, bone healing, osteoporotic, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, kidney healing, ROS, reactive oxygen species, redox signaling, antioxidant, brain degeneration, cognitive function, oxygen transfer, red blood cells, hormones, organ function, diabetes, arthritis, disc herniation, BPH, fibromyalgia, neuroimmune loop, Vagus nerve, emotional body, Multi Wave PEMF Mat, far-infared, red light therapy, sauna, kidney disease, heart failure, sepsis, Julie Donaldson, mitochondrial energy production, optimized lymphatic flow, glymphatic system, arterioles, capillaries

Spike Proteins, Hyperinflammation and Protecting Your Immune System

Curious About Creatine? Here Are The Functional Health Care Perspectives

Julie DonaldsonJuly 30, 2025creatine, functional health care, conventional medicine, conventional fitness, creatine and muscle building, liver, pancreas, kidneys, red meat, seafood, dairy, vegan, vegetarian, skeletal muscles, creatine phosphate, phosphocreatine, ATP, adenosine triphosphate, neurological support, mitochondrial respiration, Krebs cycle, pyruvate, lactate, LDH, lactodehydrogenase, creatine phosphate system, risks, benefits, pregnancy and breastfeeding, diabetes, bipolar disorder, mania, muscle recovery, oxidant/antioxidant balances, common side effects, nausea, fluid retention, stomach pain, bloating, headaches, anger & irritability, blood chemistry, liposomal, personalized nutrition, dizziness, excess sweating, hyperhidrosis, methylation, undermethylation, methyl cofactors, fitness instructor, mitochondria, exercise, ATP production, lactate dehydrogenase, glycogen

What Is True Functional Health Care? And How to Use Beginner's Mind

Vitamin D, VDRs, Mast Cell Activation and Oxidative Stress

Julie DonaldsonMarch 26, 2025vitamin D, VDR, Vitamin D Receptors, autophagy, ROS, reactive oxygen species, pathogens, toxins, methylation, detoxification, histamine, mast cells, mast cell activation, mast cell degranulation, Th 1, Th 2, immune system, innate immune response, Th2 dominance, gut, dysbiosis, intestinal barrier, tight junctions, leaky gut, WBCs, white blood cells, bacteria, viruses, GI inflammation, free radicals, sneezing, wheezing, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, itching, skin flushing, mood swings, hives, joint aches/pains, histamine clearance, blood tests, personalized nutrition, individualized testing, 25-hydroxy, 1, 25-OH, butyrate, antioxidants, Julie Donaldson, oxidative stress, hollow spaces, sinuses, lungs, bladder, skin, inflammasome, sunlight, interferon gamma, inflammation, chronic illness, vitamin D synthesis, inflammatory cytokines, Th1, Th2, mutations, epigenetics, calcium, calcium absorption in the gut, autoimmune disease, psoriasis, diabetes, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, fibroids, lymphatic memory cells, Th17, Th23, self-tissue, cancer, dermatitis, NF-kappa B, redox collapse, viral infections, bacterial and fungal infections, asthma, multiple sclerosis, cytokines

Your Brain and Microplastics: Science and Solutions

Julie DonaldsonFebruary 12, 2025microplastics, brain, dementia, environmental challenge, polyethylene, polymers, uric acid, liver, kidneys, water supplies, fat, blood-brain barrier, clearance systems, detox, lungs, arteries, hearts, placenta, breast milk, penis, testicles, toxic, plastic polymers, methylation, cancer, meat, plant based diets, plant-based meat options, plant foods, aptamers, chemical antibodies, foreign substances, pyrimidines, purines, nucleotide, autophagy, mitophagy, metabolic individuality, pentose phosphate pathway, Krebs cycle, oxidative functions, redox systems, antioxidants, MT®, personalized nutrition, gout, dehydration, metabolic diseases, kidney disease, systemic inflammation, thyroid and/or parathyroid diseases, acidosis, B12 deficiency, solutions, holistic health, nucleotide salvage pathway, liver cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, biliary tract cancer, endocrine cancers, pancreatic cancer, glyphosate, organic, hydroponics, genetic tests, mutations, epipenetics, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, https://www.rush.edu/news/truth-about-toxins, pesticides, gluten intolerance, fruit, fructose, avoid detoxes, True Nature Health Consulting

The Truth About Antioxidants: Know Before You Swallow!

Julie DonaldsonJanuary 29, 2025antioxidants, ergothioneine, molecular hydrogen, H2, EGT, antioxidant defense system, vitamin E, beta-carotene, vitamin C, cancer, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, scavenge, ROS, nitric oxide, reactive oxygen species, NO, SOD, superoxide dismutase, endothelial stress, oxidative stress, homeostasis, adaptive, induclble, transporters, vital organs, spleen, eyes, cerebrospinal fluid, mother's milk, amniotic fluid, seminal fluid, blood-brain barrier, anti-senescent, anti-inflammatory, anti-neurodegenerative, mitochondrial respiration, sleep architecture, antioxidant super systems network, white matter, Alzheimer's disease, personalized nutrition, anti-aging, free radicals, hydroxyl, peroxynitrite, magnesium, malic acid, hormetic, hormetic stress, MT®, holistic telehealth, Julie Donaldson, Nrf2, immune-modulating, IL-6, exercise performance, joint diseases, mushrooms, chelates, metals, iron, copper, low molecular weight

Black Seed Oil and Its Incredible Healing Properties

Julie DonaldsonDecember 31, 2024black seed oil, COVID-19, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, bacterial infections, viruses, HPV, antimicrobial, co-infections, terpene, zinc ionospher, thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, thymol, ACE inhibitor, hydroxychloroquine, dyspepsia, ulcers, thyroid hormones, cholesterol, cancer protective, pyroluria, oxytocin, holistic telehealth, mood disorders, insomnia, sleep disturbances, sleep, melatonin, melatonin receptors, agonist, retinal, retina, pineal gland, fluoride, calcification of the pineal gland, GABA, nitric oxide, oxygenation, acetylcholine, glutamate, wakefulness, circadian rhythms, sleepiness, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, mania, immunomodulatory, serotonin, inflammatory cytokines, TNF-ɑ, IL-6, prostaglandins, PGE2, arachidonic acid, BDNF, Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor, neuroimmune loop, immune system, Vagus nerve, brain, nervous system, neurotransmitters, microbiome, sleep duration, cognitive decline, dementia

The Power of Metabolic Typing® - Reaching Your Holistic Health Goals With Your Body As An Ally