GAPS Info Archives - Health, Home, & Happiness

Does Advanced TRS Contain Aluminum?

Does TRS contain aluminum? Good question, as many of us are suffering the consequences of aluminum toxicity. We are careful to avoid aluminum in our cookware, our deodorant, and our baking powder. Does TRS have aluminum in it? Yes, and no. Yes, the element aluminum is in TRS as part of the molecule clinoptilolite. Clinoptilolite …

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Are You Using The Healthy Kind of Cinnamon?

Even if you only have the most basic seasonings and spices, it’s likely that cinnamon is in your pantry or cupboard. You may be sprinkling it in your coffee or over your breakfast each morning, having heard that cinnamon is shown to be helpful in lowering inflammation, boosting metabolism, fighting viruses, and more! But I …

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Saturated Fat is No Longer Discouraged: Journal of American College of Cardiology

It’s official! Those of us who slather butter, pour cream, and thrive on red meat are no longer rebels! The Journal of American College of Cardiology just issued a revision of recommendations regarding saturated fat. Upon reviewing the evidence, which is just too much to ignore, the recommendation to avoid saturated fat has been lifted! …

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Why is TRS Better Than Clay For Heavy Metal Detoxification?

When it comes to detoxifying the body, clay is the natural remedy that has been used for centuries to absorb and contain heavy metals, aflatoxins (from mold), and other poisonous toxins that cause cancer and/or a variety of other maladies. Illnesses that are caused by commonly occurring toxins include diarrhea, mental problems, joint pain, skin …

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My Kids Don’t Need Braces Because Of Meat and Butter

I got back from the dentist with a huge feeling of relief a couple months back. He told me that all 3 of my kids don’t need braces, and if I did want them, they wouldn’t be covered under insurance because they are considered cosmetic. As I’ve been on our journey to reverse autism by …

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Calorie Counting on the GAPS Diet- Needed or not?

Who needs to calorie count on the GAPS? Less people than on many diets… BUT… Certain groups of people do benefit from some form of calorie counting on the GAPS diet. People who can’t afford to lose weight due to already being underweight. Those who would like to lose but aren’t doing so and don’t …

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The No Plants Modification to the GAPS Diet

There is a little-known variation to the GAPS intro diet that is endorsed by Dr. Natasha herself and thousands of people have been finding success with. That is the No Plant version of the GAPS Diet. It is just as it sounds, only animal foods are consumed, and it is a successful method of healing …

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Why does the Carnivore Diet Work?

Though simple and straightforward, the carnivore diet combines many healing principals into one easy-to-follow way of eating. Some things are avoided: Common allergens, oxalates, and nightshades. Some things are increased: Healthy fat, cholesterol, omega 3 fatty acids, and many other nutrients. In doing the carnivore diet, we’re able to balance the microbiome, stop autoimmune reactions, …

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How Your Gut Flora is Keeping You Awake at Night {Holistic Sleep Solution}

Not being able to sleep causes frustration at night, impaired cognitive function, hyper alertness, cardiological and neurological decrease in function and mortality, mental health issues(1) immune system hinderance (2), obesity (3), and more. In our children lack of enough sleep can have harmful effects on mood, behavior, performance, social function, and physical health. (4) Sleep …

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How to Avoid Spending More Than You Need on to Your ButcherBox Subscription

You may look at grassfed beef and think that it’s way more expensive than you can afford. The problem is that most people are trying to live a ribeye life on a ground beef budget :) Ground beef and roasts are the name of the game when you’re looking to save money on high quality …

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The Food Allergy-Behavior Link (how an allergy can cause rage, depression, and more)

Childhood behavioral and emotional problems affect all our families – if you don’t have a child with behavioral needs, it is likely there are one or two of them in your child’s class. Understanding and solving these behavioral problems is on the forefront of in-tune parents minds. One thing often missing during desperate searches for …

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I want to do the GAPS Diet, where do I start?

How to Start the GAPS Diet The GAPS Diet is an intense, but temporary healing protocol. Starting the GAPS Diet can feel overwhelming but with a little preparation, you’ll be a broth-making, ferment-consuming, GAPS friendly meal planning machine! To start the GAPS Diet follow these steps: Identify if you have a problem that GAPS can …

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