It’s a bummer when you have an injury, illness or surgery during the hot months of summer. Here are some real foods that are critical for healing from injury or illness.

When we went grain-free, I had to come up with some delicious snacks that my son would love. This Coconut Banana Protein Bar has become a staple in our house!

Jello is much more than a sweet dessert. It’s a food source of gelatin that is critically important for healing your gut. This recipe for a Coconut Jello American Flag is fun and healthy too!

There is an exciting new category of gut bacteria that has emerged from the current research in the gut microbiome. Find out more in my interview with Kiran Krishnan about gut commensal spore bacteria probiotics.

Wisdom teeth can be a blessing or a curse. When they are in good alignment, they are useful. When they are impacted, they can be a curse. That begs the question, should I have my child’s wisdom teeth extracted?

Plantains are great for holding things together in a recipe – especially if you are not using eggs. Plantains are perfect for these egg-free Lemon Plantain Macaroons (Paleo, AIP)!

We know that cavities and periodontal disease may affect our systemic health. It has come to light that dental cavitations are a little known cause of disease and an obstacle to healing.

Jello is the most traditional comfort food since forever. It was my mother’s go-to remedy for everything from sore throat to stomach flu. This recipe for pomegranate jello uses only the best ingredients and is so easy, there is no excuse for using the toxic artificial brands on the market.

With all the microbiome research in the past few years, we have more information about which specific probiotic strains can best be used for specific conditions. Yet, all the companies and products available make it so confusing! That begs the question, which probiotic should I take, lactobacillus, SBO’s or spores?