"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds" says the Lord, Jeremiah 30:17
"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds" says the Lord, Jeremiah 30:17
You know that you can have gastrointestinal symptoms when you’re stressed or nervous. We’ve all experienced that. But, you may have also heard about the “gut-brain connection.” That your gastrointestinal system, lovingly called the “gut,” not only talks to your brain (yes, talks “to” your brain) but is kind of its own brain (a “second …
Everyone seems to be talking about coconut oil these days. It’s almost as if it is a miracle cure for everything! But if you want to know what’s really true about coconut oil, you’ll have to read my post. It is also one of the best fats to help control inflammation associated with mold illness. …
You probably know that I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners. I’d much rather you reduce your sugar intake naturally (because that’s not exactly a health food either). And that can mean a long process of slowly adjusting your taste buds to less and less added sugar. Artificial sweeteners just don’t seem to be the …
Have you heard the recommendation to eat certain foods (or all foods) raw? Do you already eat a variety of healthy foods, and want to know how to get the most vitamins and minerals out of them? You’re probably not surprised that there isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to maximizing the vitamins and …
If you’ve been avoiding snacks because you’re worried they may cause weight gain, I have a bunch of great “weight-loss friendly” snack ideas for you. Ideas that can easily become “grab-and-go” options and are not only healthy but delicious. And, as usual, I’ve included a bunch of tips to help you get more of them. …
This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your digestion. And if your digestion is off, this could be an indication that something else is going on that you need to address. I know you are either …
Do you have symptoms that just don’t seem to go away? I’m not only talking about just digestive symptoms but any random aches, pains, discomforts, etc.? One of the trickiest things to figure out is whether a random symptom could be due to a food intolerance. That’s because symptoms can be delayed, or ongoing, and …
You may be taking (or considering taking) a digestive enzyme supplement. But, how do you know which one (if any) is right for you? Because there are just SO many enzymes out there, I break down the most common enzymes, what they do, and what you NEED to know about them in this post. All …
Stress is everywhere these days. We feel it when we wake up, when things happen during the day, and we even take it to bed with us. It’s chronic. And it’s not awesome for your health. When we’re stressed our body reacts in a couple of ways, one is by releasing the stress hormone cortisol. …
Dairy – There are few foods as controversial as dairy. I mean, it is an entire food group, right? And there are definitely some people who say you need it. But, there are others who say to avoid it. And no one disputes that some people react to it. And by “react,” I mean both …