July 2016

Recipe: Coconut Mango Pudding (Paleo, AIP, SCD, GAPS) post image

I developed this recipe serrendipitously when I accidently left a shake in the refrigerator overnight. I was excited to see how thick and creamy it became. Soon, I stopped making a daily shake, and started to make this type of pudding in quantity for the… Click to Continue →

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Autoimmunity post image

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is an emerging therapy for autoimmunity that is safe and cheap, but many doctors will not prescribe it for this off label use. If you have an autoimmune disorder, you know that the conventional medical treatments are seriously dangerous. They generally… Click to Continue →

You Are a Superorganism – How to Nourish this Microbial Self post image

Non-communicable diseases (chronic inflammatory illnesses) are the foremost health issue facing the population today. Allergies, asthma, autoimmunity and autism are the new epidemics. However, we can prevent these overwhelming issues from infancy and and treat them in adulthood. A new book written by Dr. Rodney… Click to Continue →

Recipe: String Bean Salad with Lemon and Fresh Herb Dressing post image

Suddenly my string beans are coming in with a vengeance! I love to pick them when they are still thin and tender. Lightly steam and toss with a flavorful citrus dressing and you are good to go! Technically, string beans are in the legume family… Click to Continue →

5 Tips on How to Handle Special Diets When Socializing post image

After getting to know the ins and outs of whichever special diet you are on, (SCD, GAPS, AIP, Paleo, etc.) the next greatest challenge is how to present this to family and friends in order to gain their support – not their ire. When I… Click to Continue →

Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Berry Tart (Paleo, GAPS) post image

You may be surprised at how easy it is to bake without flour. This delicious tart is just one example of flourless baking that is appropriate for GAPS and Paleo dieters. Of course this is a treat for a holiday or other special occasion. This… Click to Continue →

Balance Your Microbiome With Prebiotics and Probiotics and My Top Probiotic Foods! post image

Information about the critical importance of a balanced microbiome is becoming mainstream. Even some medical doctors are actually reading their medical journals and noticing the explosion in research on the human microbiome. Nutritionists have been talking about the beneficial bacteria for years and now we… Click to Continue →

Recipe: Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream with a Twist! (AIP, Paleo) post image

I feel like I hit the jackpot with this recipe. It is the only coconut ice cream recipe so far that delivers REALLY smooth non-dairy ice cream! The use of white sweet potato is brilliant and a nod goes out to Paleomom for this awesome… Click to Continue →