What would you think if I told you that braces, asthma medication, decongestants, ADHD medications, and even CPAP machines could be replaced by a simple $2 roll of tape? No, it’s not actually the tape that’s solving the problems, it’s just training you into the habit of nose breathing and out of the habit of…
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Xanthan Gum: Safe Gluten-Free Stabilizer or Dangerous Frankenfood?
The use of xanthan gum in home cooking has increased since so many people have gluten sensitivities or are on a low-carb diet. Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that is used in very small amounts as a thickener and binding agent. Xanthan gum makes soups and sauces a little thicker and silky-smooth, salad dressings blended,…
Elderberries: Natural Immune System Support
Black elderberries grow commonly in the wild in many parts of the world, and they are inexpensive to order online as well. Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra) has been studied in the medical literature, and when compared to placebos or other immunity treatments, it has been shown to be very helpful! We make elderberry gummies most often, but…
Eczema: It’s the Gut-Skin Connection, You Need to Heal From the Inside Out
Until my first son was born, I had only heard of eczema, I hadn’t had any experience with it. But a few months into his little life, and some rough patches developed over the smooth baby skin on his abdomen, back, and thighs. A young mom, thinking that maybe it was just dry skin, I…
Magnesium and Sulfur For A Better Night’s Sleep
When it comes to nutrient deficiencies, it is likely that our diets are too low in both sulfur and magnesium. If our diets contain plenty of these minerals, our less-than optimal gut health may be preventing them from properly being absorbed. What are the signs of magnesium deficiency? Muscle cramps Sleeplessness Cavities (dental) Muscle weakness…
Leaky Gut Treatment Through Diet
As a society, we are starting to cycle back around to healing ourselves with food. We now are understanding the importance of nourishing our bodies, and allowing ourselves to naturally heal or maintain health. Part of this is using the way we eat to either gently correct minor issues, or use a strict dietary protocol…
Starting Keto, Paleo, or GAPS? Tip 1: Don’t Start With ‘Fake Bread’
“I’ve been trying to eat more paleo recipes, but everything I try is just bland and dry. ” When I follow up to ask what recipes they’ve tried, they’ve tried baked goods that they saw on Pinterest. Yeah. So. Grain-free baking doesn’t taste AT ALL like wheat baking. Almond flour and coconut flour are both…
How to Start the Ketogenic Diet & What You Can Eat on Keto
Thousands of people every week are jumping on the keto diet bandwagon, but the basics of how to start the keto diet can be both overwhelming and simple at the same time. Simple to think of what we don’t eat on keto: bread, cereal, sugar, or even fruit. Overwhelming to figure out what we will…
Healing Brain Trauma with Food, Supplements, and Lifestyle (Autism, TBI, PTSD)
This summer we are diving back into an intense healing protocol for my daughter, 11, who has a brain injury. After doing the intense GAPS protocol when she was a toddler and preschooler, I had to take a few years off to calm family life down again. As you know, we have eaten mostly grain-free…
I Healed My Dairy Allergy in 6 Weeks with the GAPS Diet
It’s ice cream season! Would you like to heal your dairy allergy? I did! It’s not going to be something that works for everyone, but I was surprised at how quickly I was able to eliminate my dairy allergy by healing my gut. When we started the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS), I knew…
Erythritol – What Is This Keto Sugar Substitute and Where Is It Found?
Scroll through Pinterest, or any of the many Keto groups on Facebook, and you will see amazing-looking desserts that are reported to taste just like they are made with sugar. They even have 5 carbs or less per serving. Being able to have something sweet when you are on a restricted diet can help you…
How Your Gut Flora is Keeping You Awake at Night {Holistic Sleep Solution}
When sleep works well, we enjoy the time of rest and wake up without an alarm feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. On the flip side, 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…