There’s Comfort in Illness

I think most people are familiar with the idea that change is scary. Change happens where fear lies. And growth happens where change transpires. Have you ever thought that maybe you fear getting well because it's change? Because you are familiar with your illness, you know how it operates, you've become used to feeling ill,…

Purple Sweet Potato Macaroons (AIP, Vegan, Nightshade Free, Medium FODMAP)

Purple sweet potatoes have recently become one of my favorite foods. It's probably safe to say I'm a little obsessed. They're pretty sweet tasting and they are my favorite color. They get their purple color from the same anti-oxidants that provide blueberries with their color! Anyway, I was making macaroons last weekend and roasting some…

Tutorial: How To Dry Brush

Dry brushing is part of my full detox protocol. It helps get lymph flowing to remove toxins from your body. It can also get your digestive juices flowing and reduce cellulite. I've gotten several questions lately about HOW to actually dry brush so I put together a video, since visuals are much easier in this…

Pumpkin Pie Bars (AIP, Vegan option, medium FODMAP, Nightshade Free)

#SorryNotSorry, pumpkin season isn't over yet. I was still craving pumpkin post-Thanksgiving, am functioning off of limited foods with going on to the autoimmune paleo diet (more to come about why and what that is soon), and needed dessert. Enter, pumpkin pie bars. These are low in sugar, feature the amazing pumpkin (high in vitamin's…