Hidden Sources of Gluten + Can You Feel What Your Antibodies are Doing?
Gluten (Latin word for “glue”) is the substance that gives bread its airy and spongy texture and dough its sticky texture. Gluten is an inflammatory protein found in many grains such as wheat, semolina, spelt, kamut, rye, and barley. But gluten was not always a part of our food supply. You can read more about it…
Preparing for Surgery Part I: When You Must Use Antibiotics
Last July (2015) I had to have surgery. I rested a lot while I was recovering because it really took me down. The procedure was 4.5 hours. When I was one week post-op I was feeling semi-okay, but I could tell that my body had undergone a major shock due to anesthesia and trauma to the tissues. My recall wasn’t good and…
Simple & Affordable Blood Tests Could Save Your Life
Many of my clients want to self-order their own labs. Sometimes because their doctor refuses to order the correct tests, or they want to check levels in between doctor appointments, or their insurance doesn’t cover testing due to high deductibles or other reasons. I’ve found a lab I personally love and it’s amazing how affordable…
Are Food Cravings Red Flags for Underlying Issues?
You have probably heard a lot lately about the “root cause” for certain conditions like Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune disorders. I know that one of the top questions my clients ask is “how did I get sick?” They want to know the root cause … understandably and so do I. Although the answer isn’t always as straight-forward as we would…
Get Control of Your Hormones!
I was recently diagnosed with primary frozen shoulder on the left side. For those of you who have experienced this condition you know exactly how painful it is. I would say in the beginning, my pain was a level 9 to 10 most hours of the day – and forget sleeping because it was virtually…
The GI Tract: Food Sensitivities Might be the Cause of Your Symptoms
You’re ready to throw your hands up in the air with frustration because you have been to multiple doctors and had endless tests yet you’ve learned nothing definitive. You may have symptoms like chronic headaches or migraines, muscle aches or joint pain, fatigue, digestive or tummy issues, rashes, foggy brain, fatigue and more and you’re at a loss when it comes to learning how to…
Health Coach or Wellness Consultant: Do You Need One?
These days a health coach might be your personal trainer, registered dietitian, nutritionist, massage therapist, life coach, yoga instructor, or nurse wellness consultant, like me. 🙂 It is interesting that we have so many laws limiting what a certified health professional can teach their clientele…of course they cannot diagnose or prescribe because practicing without a…
My Newest VIP (Very Impressive Product) Holistic Skin Care Line: Tammy Fender
Many of you already know that I am an advocate for the use of high quality, pure, natural and organic skin care products. In my view, it is an absolute must…and not only for those like me who have autoimmune or other chronic health issues, but for everyone. Did you know the average woman is exposed to 515 chemicals per…
Lettuce Wraps with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Lettuce Wraps with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Ingredients: 4 romaine lettuce leaves (whole) 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions 1/8 cup fresh parsley 8 teaspoons pumpkin seed pesto dash of cayenne pepper Add chicken for protein if desired Assemble the Wrap: Lay lettuce leaves flat and…
Are Your Adrenals in Check?
A Word from Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD In the thyroid world there is no shortage of discussion about adrenal problems. We know that healthy rhythms of cortisol are essential to repair your thyroid but how can you get healthy rhythms? The first is always treating the cause. Why are they unhealthy to begin with? There is…