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Dr. Dan Wool Naturopathic doctor specializing in gut health, hormones and practical self care for people over 40. Your normal should feel incredible!

11/05/2025

Why look between the lines on labs? Because we learn things(!) like...

1. Too high = possible bacterial infection. WBCs might even be normal, but it’s a clue.
2. Too high, estrogen dominance; too low = estrone dominance. Estrone is inflammatory and few docs check
3. Checks for estrogen dominance in women, and low progesterone - often a sign of perimenopause.
4. The two directly measured values in a lipid panel; many people are low in HDL (“good cholesterol”).
5. Key inflammation indicator few docs check. TG range is 30% from a baseline measurement indicates an unhealthy stress dominance; > stress = < T

If you live in Arizona (or are willing to travel here) and want a doc who more thoroughly goes through labs to help you better understand your health, set up a free 15 minute discovery call with me today! (link in bio)

11/03/2025

We know what they're for...but what do they DO?

If you want to know the why's and how's (or if you want to use natural remedies alongside or instead of these) we should chat! (link in bio)

If you’re training hard and bloated daily, here are some simple tips to try and fix it:- Cut your HIIT classes to once a...
11/01/2025

If you’re training hard and bloated daily, here are some simple tips to try and fix it:

- Cut your HIIT classes to once a week.
- Keep weightlifting to 30 minutes, 3x per week.
- Fill the gap days between sessions with active rest: walking, yoga, light stretching.
- Focus on recovery: real sleep, hydration you actually meet
- Eat enough calories and protein to support your level of activity

This isn’t about ditching movement, it’s about spacing intensity so your gut can leave “fight-or-flight” mode and re-enter “rest-and-digest.”

Try these adjustments for 2–3 weeks and watch what happens to your bloating.

Many of my patients report real relief when they finally let the gut catch its breath.

Many people assume doctors have always had their health figured out. My story was different.Before I became a naturopath...
10/30/2025

Many people assume doctors have always had their health figured out. My story was different.

Before I became a naturopathic physician, I was a stressed-out corporate manager. On the surface, I looked like I had life under control, but I wasn’t living well. I only slept 4 hours a night, battled constant gut pain, and carried around allergies, fatigue, and irritability that never seemed to go away.

I tried everything: diets, supplements, even prescriptions, but nothing helped. Then, after years of frustration, a naturopathic physician took the time to truly listen. She suspected celiac disease and gave me a treatment plan that included healing botanicals, supplements, diet changes, and lifestyle support. For the first time in years, I felt like myself again, actually, better than ever.

That experience changed my life. I left my corporate job and committed to medical school. Now, I help others heal using the same principles that restored my health.

Your health story doesn’t have to end with frustration. With the right partner, transformation is possible. (Call me).

Coffee usually delivers a quick spike, but did you know that too much can drain you? High doses or multiple cups can pus...
10/29/2025

Coffee usually delivers a quick spike, but did you know that too much can drain you?

High doses or multiple cups can push your body into stress mode (think cortisol and adrenaline), which then overstimulates and causes energy crashes (especially mid-afternoon).

Pair coffee with healthy fats, eat a balanced breakfast, and limit intake to avoid riding the caffeine rollercoaster.

Or, shift coffee consumption to mid-morning to keep your cortisol from getting squashed the minute you wake up.

Let coffee support energy, not hijack it.

Sometimes IBS is not just IBS - we have to take a look at the constellation of symptoms and get to the root cause. A hea...
10/24/2025

Sometimes IBS is not just IBS - we have to take a look at the constellation of symptoms and get to the root cause.

A healthy gut lining is one of the body’s most important defense systems. But when that lining becomes compromised, the effects can be felt across multiple systems.

Research suggests increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) may play a role in:
• Chronic inflammation – the low-grade, long-term type that contributes to joint pain, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular issues.
• Autoimmune disorders – conditions like Crohn’s and celiac disease are closely tied to disruptions in gut permeability.
• Food intolerances – fatigue, bloating, and digestive upset triggered by seemingly harmless foods.
• Mood and cognitive symptoms – because of the gut-brain connection, permeability issues can contribute to anxiety, depression, and brain fog.

Nearly 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, constantly learning from the trillions of bacteria that live there. When the gut lining is intact, the immune system remains balanced and selective. When that barrier is weakened, the immune system can misfire, creating chronic symptoms that ripple through the body.

For many professionals I see in my practice -- executives, busy parents, high performers - the signs of IBS or gut dysfunction show up as fatigue, irregular digestion, or just feeling “off.” And because it isn’t always obvious, it often gets dismissed until it becomes a bigger issue.

The good news is that with the right testing, lifestyle changes, and a targeted gut-healing strategy, we can often get ahead of these issues before they progress.

If you want to work with me to create a healthy gut and a foundation for better energy, focus, and long-term vitality - set a free 15 minute discovery call (link in bio).

With IBS-type symptoms, more supplements aren’t always better, clear structure is. On my blog, I outline a straightforwa...
10/22/2025

With IBS-type symptoms, more supplements aren’t always better, clear structure is. On my blog, I outline a straightforward way to evaluate whether soil-based probiotics are a fit for you.
•Step 1: Baseline (1 week)
Don’t change anything yet. Note three things daily: how bloated you feel (0–10), stool form (Bristol scale), and post-meal energy (dragging / steady / good). This gives you a clean “before.”

•Step 2: Trial (2–3 weeks)
Add a soil-based (spore-forming) probiotic and take it with food.
Keep your diet stable. Support digestion with ordinary habits: protein at meals, enough fluids, and a short walk after lunch.
Avoid introducing other new supplements until you finish the trial, you want a clear read.

•Step 3: Review
Compare your notes to baseline. Did you see fewer high-bloat days? More consistent stool form? A steadier afternoon? If yes, keep what’s helping and build gradually. If not, it may be time to revisit the plan, look at other contributors, or consider further evaluation.

None of this replaces individual medical advice, but it’s a practical way to stop guessing and make decisions based on your own response. That’s the point of a naturopathic, functional approach: structured experiments, simple habits, and changes you can actually feel.

(Full walkthrough is on the blog. If you’re in Scottsdale/Phoenix and want to talk it through, you can book a free 15-minute discovery call. Links in bio)

Feeling like IBS is “all in your head” is frustrating and usually wrong. For many people it’s a microbiome problem (dysb...
10/21/2025

Feeling like IBS is “all in your head” is frustrating and usually wrong. For many people it’s a microbiome problem (dysbiosis), which is why soil-based probiotics can help: they survive stomach acid, activate in the intestines, and support better balance. Pair that with simple habits (protein + fiber breakfast, take the probiotic with food, 10-minute walk after lunch) and you’ve got a realistic plan, not a fad.

Here’s how to bring your Vitamin D back on track without guesswork:-Get a 25-hydroxy Vitamin D test, aim for levels arou...
10/15/2025

Here’s how to bring your Vitamin D back on track without guesswork:
-Get a 25-hydroxy Vitamin D test, aim for levels around 50-80 ng/mL (not just “normal” lab range).
- If you're deficient, D3 supplementing (dose personalized with your clinician) for 8–12 weeks can help restore levels. Then re-test afterward to refine maintenance dose. Long-term: maintain with safe sun exposure, dietary support, and regular monitoring.

Vitamin D helps your body absorb nutrients like calcium, regulate immune health, and improve gut barrier integrity. That’s why low levels can show up in so many ways. Save this for your next wellness check.

Seeing constipation with low-thyroid clues? Start here:- Confirm thyroid plan with your clinician- Regular meals (includ...
10/14/2025

Seeing constipation with low-thyroid clues?

Start here:
- Confirm thyroid plan with your clinician
- Regular meals (include protein)
- Hydration you actually meet
- Short walk after meals; protect sleep
- Hold steady for a few weeks and judge the week, not the day.



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