Inflammation. Some call it the fire raging within that sparks a range of illnesses and diseases. Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system and is its first response to protect you from trauma and stress. Good inflammation brings healing, but negative, chronic inflammation harms and weakens the body, stoking a fire that feeds […]
Leaky gut: Could you have it?
Photo by CDC on Unsplash Have you noticed the recent increased focus on gut health in the media? There’s more talk about the gut microbiome, fermented foods, prebiotics, probiotics, and the food sensitivities that can make our gastrointestinal tract struggle. I’m happy that there’s more emphasis on gut health; after all, the gut is known […]
Why you should try an elimination diet
Why try an elimination diet? For those of us who have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, a growing “muffin top,” and a host of other symptoms that leave us perplexed and frustrated, an elimination diet often provides the answers we need. That tiredness, bloating, skin rash, or brain fog we’ve been experiencing could […]
First steps as you go gluten-free
Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash Gluten was the last thing on my mind when I did a food sensitivity test in June. My doctor ordered the test and I gave little thought to what might show up. But stuff sure did show up! As a result, I’m now dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free, at least for the […]
