Dr. Gil Winkelman ND

In this episode of “Ask Dr. Gill,” Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the complexities of compassion, exploring why caring for others can be both nourishing and exhausting. He discusses the importance of empathy, the neuroscience behind compassionate actions, and how to prevent burnout by grounding oneself. Dr. Gill also shares practical tips for maintaining a […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gill, Dr. Gill Winkelman delves into the concept of the Blue Man archetype as presented by Matthew Fox, exploring its implications for health, healing, and spirituality. He discusses the significance of the color blue in various spiritual traditions, the importance of creativity for mental health, and the shadow aspects […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the concept of embodiment, emphasizing its importance in understanding mind-body awareness and improving nervous system regulation. He discusses how trauma can lead to disembodiment and shares practical techniques like breath work and somatic therapies to help listeners reconnect with their bodies. The episode highlights […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the relationship between attachment and neuroplasticity, emphasizing that attachment styles can change over time. He discusses the different types of attachment styles, how they affect relationships, and the importance of understanding and processing emotions. Dr. Winkelman highlights the role of neuroplasticity in healing and […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gill, Dr. Gill Winkelman delves into the intricate connections between yoga, co-regulation, and attachment theory. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, not just romantic ones, in our emotional and physical health. The discussion highlights how our nervous systems communicate and how co-regulation can aid in healing anxiety and emotional […]

The conversation explores the differing approaches to food safety regulations between the United States and other countries, particularly focusing on the FDA’s ‘generally regarded as safe’ standard and contrasting it with the more precautionary principles adopted by the European Union and Japan. Takeaways In the United States, food is often considered safe unless proven harmful. […]

In this conversation, Gil Winkelman discusses the complexities of food sensitivity testing, emphasizing that a long list of reactive foods does not necessarily indicate allergies. He highlights the importance of identifying underlying issues in the body to facilitate healing rather than solely focusing on the foods themselves. Takeaways Food sensitivity testing may not accurately measure […]

In this episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the multifaceted benefits of yoga, emphasizing its role in mind-body healing. He discusses how yoga can alleviate anxiety, improve physical and mental flexibility, and enhance overall well-being. The episode also touches on the importance of community in yoga practice and the impact of nutrition on health. Keywords yoga, […]

Summary In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses the challenges of healing chronic illness and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s health without falling into the trap of self-blame. He emphasizes the need for compassion towards oneself and the power of curiosity over judgment in the healing process. The conversation […]

  In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the complexities of Vitamin B6 and its active form, P5P. He clarifies common misconceptions, discusses the importance of proper dosage, and highlights the potential for sensitivities and intolerances. The conversation also touches on the role of B6 in numerous bodily functions and […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the profound effects of shame on our health, distinguishing it from guilt and discussing how it manifests in our bodies. He emphasizes the physiological responses to shame and how it can influence our health choices, particularly in navigating the medical system. The conversation also […]

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the complex world of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic benefits. He discusses the science behind psychedelics, their historical context, and current research on their efficacy in treating mental health issues such as PTSD. The importance of set and setting in shaping the psychedelic experience is emphasized, along […]

In this episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the intricate relationship between spirituality and healing, emphasizing the mind-body connection. He challenges the conventional view of the body as a mechanical entity, proposing instead that it functions more like a garden that requires nurturing and care. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding one’s spiritual identity […]

In the second half of our enlightening conversation with Dr. Dick Thom, we delve into the transformative power of prayer in the healing process. Explore how spiritual beliefs and practices can influence health outcomes and provide comfort during challenging times. Dr. Thom shares compelling insights and real-life examples of how faith and prayer have played […]

In this episode of the Ask Dr. Gil podcast, Dr. Dick Thom, a seasoned naturopathic physician, discusses the nature of healing, the importance of following natural laws, and the role of spirituality in health. He emphasizes that spontaneous healing is possible when individuals adhere to proper nutrition, hydration, and self-care practices. The conversation also explores […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the profound impact of self-talk on our health and well-being. He discusses how negative self-talk can shape our identities and influence our decisions, often leading to a cycle of self-criticism and limiting beliefs. Dr. Winkelman emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rewriting these narratives […]

In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores attachment theory and its impact on mental and physical health. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the profound impact of attachment styles on our mental and physical well-being. Discover how early emotional bonds shape our stress responses, influence our relationships, and affect our […]

In this episode of “Ask Dr. Gil,” Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the transformative power of storytelling on our health. Discover how narratives can serve as a guiding framework for understanding our behaviors, overcoming adversity, and fostering personal growth. Dr. Gil explores the dual nature of stories, highlighting their potential to both support and limit […]

In this episode of “Ask Dr. Gill,” Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the stories we tell ourselves about our health and how these narratives can shape our reality. From the unconscious cues that influence our choices to the labels that can both define and limit us, Dr. Gill explores the complex interplay between belief and […]

Epigenetics is critical to understand human health. While there is a lot of focus on SNPs and human genetics in mainstream medicine, it is more likely that how our bodies interact with the environment is more important to understand health and disease. In this episode of AskDr Gil, I discuss why epigenetics matter and how […]

In this simulcast of AskDrGil, I discuss how we can optimize health through biotherapeutic drainage therapy. This gives us insight into how we can heal. The key is not finding an endpoint. Rather, we must understand the process of how we keep returning to optimal health. While this talk doesn’t go into the specifics of […]

Having discussed some of the factors for building good habits instead of bad ones, I want to discuss how to find the right motivation to have good habits. If you can find an internal motivation for yourself related to your habit, that is best. I also discuss the problems with putting off living your life […]

  Last week I started discussing How to build good habits and break bad ones. It is one of the most important topics to find optimal health. Today on AskDrGil, I want to explore the ways that changes in habits leads to bigger changes in our lives. Can we learn something from quantum mechanics to […]

How to build good habits and break bad ones is one of the most important aspects of optimal health. I am asked about this directly and indirectly. People want to know how to feel better. Feeling better often starts with changing habits. Breaking the bad ones is important. But instilling good habits is also crucial […]

We all have negative thoughts. How we deal with them is key to overall health. In this podcast, I discuss the nature of grasping and how to watch your thoughts. We even do a small meditation.  

Since we started the New Year trying to change our habits, the place to begin is with awareness. How do we approach this? Is there a scientific-based model to begin? The closest is 3 principles psychology or the 3Ps. Mind, Thought, and Consciousness are how we perceive the world. But what are they and how […]

With the start of the New Year, it’s time that people try to start new habits. Today’s podcast is about how we get habits and what types of awareness we need to create new habits.   **Transcript*** New Year’s is a time that people make resolutions and try and do things to feel better, look […]

I wrote an article about the supplements for TBI Recovery. But What supplements are useful if you have a TBI. Well I definitely recommend getting neurofeedback.  But what can you do if you can’t get neurofeedback? It turns out there’s a lot you can do. Listen now to learn.  

No one likes to have symptoms. When we do, we tend to pop a pill of some sort to keep them from bothering us. But what if healing crisis detox symptoms are a good thing? Today on Ask Dr Gil, I discuss the benefits of detox symptoms and why they are so useful for healing. […]

Mitochondria Health Supplements are something very important to our health. But why? In this podcast, Dr Gil discusses the role of mitochondria, what they do in the body and what supplements are useful for helping one improve the health of mitochondria.   You can learn more with my online course Eliminate Anxiety Naturally at https://askdrgil.com/reduce-anxiety-naturally-course/. […]

Good Energy is a new book out exploring the connection between health and diet. Why is it so amazing to believe there’s a connection? What we put into our bodies affects our overall health.  In this podcast, I’ll discuss what Dr. Casey Means has to say about diet as it relates to blood sugar and […]

In this episode, Dr. Gil explores what makes a good doctor patient relationship. We explore how the importance of trust, and how each person is an expert in the room. Finally, Dr. Gil discusses SEAMMS, a handy short-hand to understand your symptoms and your body.   The doctor patient relationship Transcript   Doctor Patient Relationship […]

Mindbody Healing is such an important topic in holistic health. But how does one get there. In today’s podcast episode, we look at polyvagal theory as it relates to therapy.   You can learn more with my online course Eliminate Anxiety Naturally at https://askdrgil.com/reduce-anxiety-naturally-course/. I also offer a shorter, course about why folates make your […]

In this simulcast, Dr. Gil explores the healing power of neurofeedback. He explains what neurofeedback is and how it works. Neurofeedback is a powerful system to heal the brain of various issues including, TBI, migraine, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, depression and others. Neurofeedback measures amplitudes and frequencies to determine the best way to retrain the brain. […]

In this simulcast, Dr. Gil explores post concussion symptoms and treatment. Whiplash and concussion symptoms are more common than most people realize. Delayed concussion symptoms are a real problem. And you don’t have to hit your head to have a TBI. Studies have shown contra coup injuries occur as a result of the brain slamming […]

In this first simulcast, Dr. Gil explores the basics of polyvagal theory. He discusses the different branches of the automomic nervous system and how to allow the energy to release from your body.   At the end of the podacst, Dr. Gil talks a bit about his new online courses that are available.

Today we have a special guest on Ask Doctor Gil. Esther Prelog joins Dr. Gil to discuss Reactive Attachment Disorder or RAD. RAD is a more common than previously believed and presents some tricky aspects to treatment. There’s a lot of misinformation about RAD leading to misdiagnosis at times. While Dr. Gil works with the […]

Summer is Coming! That means it’s time to slather on the sunscreen right? But are they all safe? Recently, the state of Hawaii banned certain sunscreens due to reef destruction. But it isn’t just reefs that are endangered by these chemicals. You are! On this episode of Ask Doctor Gil, Dr. Gil discusses the problems […]

Dr. Gil offers telehealth services or Online Doctor Consultations. On today’s AskDrGil podcast, Dr. Gil explains why telemedicine might be appropriate for you and what the process is like.   The first workshop will focus on pyroluria. What is pyroluria? It’s a sign of oxidative stress that when it arises can lead to many physical […]

The Organic Acids Test is a urine test that can be very helpful in diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, including telehealth services for mental health. In terms of mental health, I used OAT Testing to find hidden problems that may be leading to imbalances that cause emotional issues. For example, some patients appear to […]

It’s not all of them, but in this episode of AskDrGil, I want to explore other lab tests besides pyroluria testing that are helpful for uncovering blocks to your mental health. Pyroluria tests focus exclusively on the urine and are not always accurate. I have had many people with low plasma zinc levels test negative […]

My first podcast of 2018 is about pyroluria testing and pyroluria. I’ve taken a break from it because I’ve been doing some other projects when not seeing patients. I have been working on my first novel that other than a few poisonings as part of the story has little to do with medicine. But I […]

I’ve talked about mind-body healing on Ask Dr Gil many times thus far. In this podcast, I want to go a little deeper into the connections between the mind, body, organ systems, and peptides. Candace Pert in Molecules of Emotion goes into great detail about how our emotions get translated into neuropeptides that then turn on […]

Mind-body healing is an important aspect of any disease process. What is it that allows us to heal? What is it that prevents us from healing? In today’s podcast, I explore how healing can be affected through spiritual practices. Why does yoga work? Why are breathing exercises helpful? Tune in to find out more on […]

What do migraines, anxiety, sleep troubles, and learning issues have in common? Well, they all could stem from copper overload. Copper is a micronutrient needed in the body. But sometimes there is too much in the system. What happens in this situation. Why does copper cause these problems? In this week’s episode of AskDrGil, I […]

Many people are told to take a multi-vitamin. It’s a reasonable assumption. Taking all of the good nutrients that we may not get enough in our diets should help us feel better. For many people this may be true. But for anyone with mental illness, there’s a good chance that it’s doing more harm than […]

Are we hardcoded? Does the fact that we have a specific genetic mutation mean that we are in trouble for the rest of our lives? Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses how epigenetics is so important in understanding our genetics. Epigenetics is the study of how DNA gets turned on and off based on a variety of […]

The methylation cycle is a combination of the methionine and folate cycles in the body. Confused? Well don’t be. While there are many technical terms associated with the methylation cycle, understanding the details is important. Having the appropriate balance of methyl in the body is important. Methyl is used by the body as a messenger […]

What if you could use vitamins and minerals to cure mental illness? Autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavior problems all gone or improved supplements. Too good to be true? In this case, no!  The Walsh Protocol is a scientifically based formula to help alleviate the symptoms of mental illness. I have worked with hundreds […]

Pyro-what? What is this pyroluria? The word pyroluria is a combination of pyrrole and urine. It refers to a molecule that shows up in the urine in most people.  Pyrroles are molecules that are created from incomplete breakdown of red blood cells. Many kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder or RAD Disorder have pyroluria. Behavior problems can […]

What is RAD Disorder? RAD stands for Reactive Attachment Disorder. It is becoming more commonplace over time. Many factors contribute to this increase. In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, I discuss how RAD is becoming more common and who to recognize it.  RAD is not very well understood. It is often confused with other […]

We talked some about the adrenals glands last week. This week I want to explore the adrenals in more depth and discuss some of the aspects of how we know they are out of balance.  

The adrenal glands play an important role in balancing many functions in the body. They work on fight/flight, blood sugar, sleep, and many other functions. Today on Ask Dr. Gil, I talk about the adrenal glands, what they do and how they work a bit. I also give a brief overview of what it takes […]

Hair analysis is a simple and inexpensive test that can be used to discover a lot about one’s health. We can get a sense of what imbalances are in the body and maybe why they are there. Heavy metals can be detected too. But is it accurate and safe? In this episode of Ask Dr. […]

Undermethylation is a problem that affects millions of Americans. Treatment is simple in most cases though there is much misunderstanding about the most effective ways to treat the condition. In today’s Ask Dr. Gil’s podcast, I discuss the best ways to treat undermethyalation and why genetic tests may not be the best approach at this […]

Copper and zinc are extremely important for many functions in the body. Balance between them is crucial for optimal mental and physical health. In this Ask Dr. Gil episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses the effects of copper imbalance and the importance of zinc to many functions in the body.  

Heavy metals are all over. Recently, cadmium and arsenic levels were found to be 49x and 150x high normal levels respectively, in Portland, Oregon. How dangerous is this exposure to the residents? How do you know if there’s a problem? What can you do about it? In this week’s episode of AskDrGil, Dr. Gil talks […]

Histamine is a neurotransmitter. We think of it in terms of allergies but really it has more effects on the brain and nervous system. In fact, it can affect almost any system in the body. In today’s Ask Dr. Gil, I explain the relationship between histamine and epigenetics.  

Anxiety is a powerful sensation. For many people it indicates imbalances in the body that are physiologic. These people benefit from supplementation and other interventions to help balance things. But other people don’t have a physical problem. The anxiety arises because of something deeper. In today’s Ask Dr. Gil podcast, I discuss how anxiety may […]

Mindfulness is quickly becoming a big industry in the United States. A recent NY Times article estimates that the market it quickly approaching $1 Billion. Is it just a fad? Or is there something to be gained from the techniques that Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey recommend? In today’s Ask Dr. Gil podcast, Dr. Gil […]

This is the second part of how to improve your health with gratitude. In this podcast, I talk more about the gratitude practice and how it affects your cells. Epigenetics is the science of how the environment affects our DNA expression. is an important aspect of how DNA works in the body. Cells turn on […]

Gratitude is an important aspect of health. I use HeartMath training to help patients understand the importance of gratitude. Gratitude can help you feel better about your life. But it can also improve many health problems. Listen to find out more.

The question of soul or heart has been posed by scientists, philosophers, and religion for centuries. Is there such a thing as the science of the soul? What is the heart? What makes someone alive? How do we touch something that is seemingly immeasurable? I don’t suppose to know these answers. But I have seen […]

Pyroluria is considered extremely controversial. Does it exist? Is it a real phenomenon? Pyroluria can be debilitating to some people. It can lead to severe mood swings, schizophrenia, ADHD, and general behavior problems. But it can also cause other problems for people. Pyrolyria testing can helpful for diagnosis. In this podcast, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses […]

21-day detox, 7-day detox, South Beach Diet, juice fast. These are some of the detox plans that are available to you. But how do you know which one is right? Are they safe? What makes them work? In this podcast of Ask Dr. Gil,  I discuss the benefits and the risks of doing a detox program. […]

If you had a way to improve your physical and emotional health in 30-60 minutes a day would you do it? 36 million Americans are starting to do so. Yoga is taking the US by storm. It is over 5000 years old but is just becoming popular here. Why is that? In this week’s podcast, […]

Many people believe that you can’t heal from a concussion. They believe traumatic brain injury is a lifelong affliction. I want to share a 50-year old secret that proves them wrong. Neurofeedback has been around for a long time, and is an excellent tool to treat not only concussions, but also insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraines, […]

Concussion affects at least 3 million Americans every year. There is a lot of talk now about TBI due to football and the movie “Concussion”. But it isn’t only about football players. Many people live with post-concussion syndrome and don’t even know it. Do you know how to recognize the problem? Listen to this podcast […]

In this podcast, I discuss why doing a 21-day detox can help reduce toxins in the body. While diet by itself won’t solve all of your health problems, reducing the toxic load in the system can be helpful. Elimination is important for maintaining optimal health regardless. The organs of elimination are digestion, lungs, and kidneys. […]

I finally put together a podcast. I decided to start with something that is a little complex called Epigenetics. Epigenetics is a new branch of science that looks at how our DNA function changes. DNA will change what it produces based on environmental factors. Diet is an important factor in epigenetics. In this podcast, I […]