…Because Life is Best Lived, Not Merely Survived!
Posted in Gluten-Free, Uncategorized on Jun 22nd, 2011
It’s a gorgeous day outside, so grief may seem a strange topic. But I recently read a post by Shirley over at Gluten Free Easily and decided it was time to diverge from some of the physical aspects of recovering after diagnosis to the emotional. Shirley does a great job talking about the 5 stages [...]
Posted in Gluten-Free, nutrition, Uncategorized on Jun 15th, 2011
Any time there’s intestinal damage from gluten (or anything else), it’s harder to absorb all the vitamins and minerals we need. Fortunately for all of us, our vitamin D doesn’t have to come from the food we eat or a supplement, especially in the summer. According to a US Health article, during the summer, [...]
Posted in Gluten-Free, nutrition, Uncategorized on May 11th, 2011
We’re back with more info on healing with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and other food allergies and intolerances. I’ve been talking a bit about supplements and will continue with that for a few more posts. However, there are a few supplements that go well with functional lab tests. Their safe enough for short term use, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 15th, 2011
“What supplements do you use?” It’s a question I’ve long avoided for a few different reasons. My favorite reply is, “Why do you ask?” However, the time has come to talk about supplements. The FDA has not evaluated my statements, they would most likely state that foods should not be used to heal, and none [...]
Posted in Gluten-Free, nutrition, Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2011
Carbs are very BFF. For those of you hoping that stands for Best Friend Forever, guess again. Carbs are Body Fat Friendly. And if we eat enough of them, they lead to the dreaded BFF…a Big Fat Fanny. Or as my geek friends and I used to tease, “Who you calling a fatty acid?” Carbs [...]
Posted in Gluten-Free, Uncategorized on Feb 16th, 2011
Patient: I’m extremely tired all the time. Doctor: I can prescribe something for your depression. Patient: I’m not depressed. I’m exhausted. (…and potentially have sore muscles, achy joints, headaches, and a painful gut.) Doctor: Wanting to sleep a lot is a sign of depression. Patient: It’s also a sign of being sick. Doctor: I can’t [...]
Posted in Gluten-Free, nutrition, Uncategorized on Feb 7th, 2011
When I started planning this series, I realized that some of what needs said isn’t going to be liked. Sometimes you’ll immediately identify with the things I talk about and think, Oh! Me too! But at other times you may actually think, No! I don’t want to hear that! There is no one right way [...]
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