I'm excited to bring you a guest post from a fellow autoimmune and chronic illness warrior and personal trainer, Andrea Wool! We've connected over social media after I listened to her episode on the Unbound Healing podcast. Today she shares a bit about her story and discusses how she shifted her exercise routine to HELP… Continue reading Shifting Exercise for Healing: Guest Post by Andrea Wool
Month: March 2018
Healing Beyond Diet, Part 3: Dani’s Story
This is the third post in my series 'Healing Beyond Diet' where I am sharing stories of those in the chronic illness community who have dealt with eating disorders or developed disordered eating habits as a result of following restrictive "healing diets". You can read more about the start of this series here. Today, I… Continue reading Healing Beyond Diet, Part 3: Dani’s Story
AIP Pop Tarts! (Paleo, Vegan, Nightshade Free)
Yes, POP TARTS! Pop tarts weren't a household staple in my family, I was a much bigger fan of toaster strudels. To be honest, these may resemble more of a toaster strudel since they aren't quite as crispy as a pop tart... they are somewhere in between. Anyway, not only did my mom never really… Continue reading AIP Pop Tarts! (Paleo, Vegan, Nightshade Free)
Health & Treatment Update March 2018
It's been awhile since I've updated you all about what is going on with my health and treatment and let me tell you, it's a lot! Below are all the details including: -Working with my immunologist and neurologist to try and get IVIG- all the testing (blood work, spinal tap, eeg) I have to do… Continue reading Health & Treatment Update March 2018
Fig & Bacon Salmon (AIP, Nightshade Free, Low FODMAP)
Salmon is basically the only seafood I like. I try and get some in every week because those omega's, right? I love my plain baked salmon, I really do, but sometimes you want to spice it up a bit. So, I decided to make some sort of "topping" for salmon and see how it turned… Continue reading Fig & Bacon Salmon (AIP, Nightshade Free, Low FODMAP)
Healing Beyond Diet, Part 2: Semia’s Story
This is the second post in my series 'Healing Beyond Diet' where I am sharing stories of those in the chronic illness community who have dealt with eating disorders or developed disordered eating habits as a result of following restrictive "healing diets". You can read more about the start of this series here. Today, I… Continue reading Healing Beyond Diet, Part 2: Semia’s Story
Yellow Squash, Citrus, and Avocado Relish (AIP, Vegan, Paleo, Nightshade Free)
The other week I made Nourished Wellness's AIP Chicken Flautas (so good, I highly recommend). I wanted some sort of relish to serve over them and that is how this recipe came to be. This relish works well in these winter months while citrus is still in season. There is a sweetness and saltiness plus creaminess… Continue reading Yellow Squash, Citrus, and Avocado Relish (AIP, Vegan, Paleo, Nightshade Free)
Healing Beyond Diet, Part 1: Sydney’s Story
As many of you know and as I briefly shared in my last guest post, I've been raising awareness around the topic of "healing diets" and eating disorders. When I opened the door around this topic at the end of 2017, I got a lot of feedback. Many people wanted to collaborate and I realized… Continue reading Healing Beyond Diet, Part 1: Sydney’s Story
All-Natural Skin and Hair Care Routine
By now, you all should know I like to keep things as non-toxic as possible. I often get questions about my skin and hair, how I keep them both healthy, and especially how to address hair loss with chronic illness. I made two videos all about my skin and hair care routine, including the products… Continue reading All-Natural Skin and Hair Care Routine