There’s plenty of research out there to explain how important the health of the tiny bacteria in your gut is to your health, and actually, these days there are a number of great doctors translating the information into specific, practical suggestions. The gap I see is between people who are very sick with auto-immune diseases […]
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When I first looked at a rotation diet menu I felt completely overwhelmed. Although I had cooked for years, I had never planned menus in advance or even thought about planning days in advance. I could not imagine having to think up breakfast, lunch and dinner for 7 days – 21 meals! No way! What […]
When we began the work of healing our daughter’s intestines after her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, one of the major challenges was to help her create a healthier immune system and that meant healthier gut bacteria. In addition to adding VSL#3, a probiotic formulated for UC, we also needed to eliminate the toxins in her […]
When our journey began with my daughter’s Ulcerative Colitis, we knew nothing of food sensitivities or food intolerances, but identifying and reducing these sensitivities has been a key to her recovery and prolonged remission so I want to share our experience. First, if you want more formal information about food sensitivities (IgG) versus food allergies […]
The Backstory: In July of 2012, my 13 year-old daughter was diagnosed with severe ulcerative pancolitis. By the time she was diagnosed, she was extremely ill. Her gastroenterologist began to prepare her for a life with chronic disease and the probability of surgical intervention. He did not recommend testing her for food sensitivities but because […]