Forrest Gump described life as a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna get. Living with MS is very similar. Waking up with MS each morning… you never know what you’re gonna get. Will this be a “normal” day? Hopefully. Will it be a day of heavy fatigue and having to readjust […]

If you’re following the Wahls Protocol, you may be wondering if the 9 cups of vegetables recommended should be measured raw or cooked.  Here’s the short answer: The 9 cups are measured raw, but you can cook them after measuring if you prefer. (When measuring leafy greens make sure they’re tightly packed.) For international readers […]

  Sugar cravings. They can sabotage our best of intentions to eat healthy. They can leave us with such regret and feeling like crap. So why do we give into them time and time again? Because we’re not getting the root of the problem. Our bodies aren’t designed to crave sugar. There is NEVER a […]

  Run your hand along a fresh herb and you can instantly smell its aroma. Did you know what you’re smelling is the plant’s essential oils? While they may feel like a bit of a mystery to many of us, they are all around us. In the petals of flowers like lavender and rose. In […]

Milk… it does the body good, right? If you’re talking about the milk from your own species yes. A woman’s breast milk for a baby… yes! The mother’s milk provides the perfect proportion of protein, fat and carbohydrates for the rapid growth phase of a baby. It also contains beneficial bacteria to establish a health […]

We’ve been talking a lot about gut health and how to improve it through diet and lifestyle. So, let’s dive a little deeper into the changes that you’re making on your plate. Here’s your crash course on going gluten free. First, what is gluten and is it really that bad for our health? Gluten is […]

  In my pervious post, Which is the Right Diet for Autoimmune Disease, we talked about which is the “right” diet to follow for autoimmune disease. If you didn’t read it, definitely check it out because it helps guide you through the process of which is right for YOU. Today, I want to share with […]

  The decision can be overwhelming and confusing. Let’s dive into how to simplify the process so you can start taking action and getting results. Okay, so you want to manage your symptoms through diet and lifestyle but you don’t know which protocol to follow, right? The more research you do, the more confused you […]

Gut Check Part 3: SIBO Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to improve your gut health, but not getting results? You could be dealing with SIBO. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Let’s talk about what it is, how to get tested and how to remedy it.   Do you feel like you’re […]

Gut Check Part 2: Gut Dysbiosis If you experience any digestive issues – gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea you’ll want to tune in today. We’re talking about a common cause of those symptoms and how to remedy them. Welcome to Gut Check Part 2 where we’re talking about gut dysbiosis.   If you experience any digestive […]

Part 1: Leaky Gut Gut Check Part 1 LeakyGut Is gut health the root cause to autoimmune disease? You hear that all health starts in the gut but what does that mean and what can you do to improve your gut health? It’s time for a gut check.   Is gut health the root cause […]