Nutrition is so fascinating! I learned about glutathione today via this article.
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Overcoming Setbacks
The hecticness (yes, it is a word- I checked the Merriam Webster’s dictionary) of school and my own healing journey have kept me from a blog post the past couple of weeks. This week, I wanted to share with others the setbacks I have been experiencing and how talking with family and friends helped restore my hope for…
Bone Broth v. Meat Broth
Check out this article about the difference between bone broth and meat broth. I wish I had known this one week ago before I made a big batch of bone broth (oh well!- it is now sitting in the freezer until my gut has healed enough to try it). via Difference between Bone Broth and…
Mercury Exposure via Dr. Hyman
To read Dr. Hyman’s whole article, click this link. 10 Truths and Tips about Mercury Toxicity (via Dr. Hyman) 1) Industrial exposure to mercury is significant and mostly comes from coal burning (220 million pounds a year) and chlor-alkali plants. 2) The main ways that humans are exposed to mercury are from contaminated fish and…
‘Diet’ page now available on my blog
I hope all of you Portlanders got out and enjoyed the beautiful sunny weekend that is soon coming to a close. Unfortunately, between cooking, labeling (see crazy picture of my fridge), and updating my blog, I did not get much Vitamin D. But it was all for a good cause: I am 100 percent ready…
SIBO = “mystery disease”
SIBO makes Huffington Post’s list of “mystery diseases you need to watch out for” It’s not “nothing,” it’s not a cold, and you’ve ruled out stress, exhaustion and a crappy diet. Here are some other possibilities to consider. via The Mystery Diseases You Need To Watch Out For.
Everything You Need To Know About Histamine Intolerance
Seasonal Allergies Anyone? Do you experience unexplained headaches or anxiety? What about irregular menstrual cycles? Does your face flush when you drink red wine? Do you get an itchy tongue or runny nose when you eat bananas, avocados, or eggplants? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you could have a histamine…
My Journey with SIBO
SIBO? IBS? What are they? Why do we use acronyms to describe them? SIBO and IBS are digestive conditions. IBS is estimated to plague approximately 20 percent of Americans (to varying degrees), yet, like many other people in the non-medical community, I had not heard of this condition until I was diagnosed three years ago. I…
