Gluten Free in a World of Wheat

Gluten Free in a World of Wheat

This month is Celiac awareness month, which is a special month for me personally as I am living with Celiac disease and it’s the reason that I created my private functional nutrition and lifestyle design practice. It was June of 2008 that I was diagnosed with Celiac...
Probiotics, Gut Health and Healthful Aging

Probiotics, Gut Health and Healthful Aging

Probiotics are a hot topic these days in the world of nutrition and health. There is a lot of confusion around what these things are and what they do. Probiotics are live organisms that confer health benefits not just associated with gut health. They provide a huge...
Are You Eating Your Heart Out? Are You Eating Your Feelings?

Are You Eating Your Heart Out? Are You Eating Your Feelings?

Say the word “diet” out loud. How does your body feel when you say that word. You may have to say it a few times. Do you cringe? Does your stomach get nauseous? Do you feel your muscles start to tighten? My body definitely contracts all over when I see that word, and...