Slip-sliding: My 5 Non-negotiables for COVID-19
This is a pandemic. Things are slipping... I am completely okay with letting some things go. Even though I typically work from home and homeschool one child, this is soul-suckingly…
Survival Mode: 2019
I’m back, baby. 2019 hasn’t been what I planned. Remember back to December when I was focused on choosing a word for the upcoming year? I chose “balance.” Honestly, “chaos”…
Remodeling with Wheat Allergy
We've put this off for a very long time. Remodeling with wheat allergy - who knew it would be so complex? This is yet another nuance of life with food allergies.…
Food Allergies: Allergy-Friendly Meals
Allergy-Friendly Meals & Snacks Inevitably, as you begin to sort through all that is entailed in safely managing food allergies, your child will tell you he or she is hungry...…
Food Allergy: Resources for a New Diagnosis
A new diagnosis, epinephrine and a list of foods to avoid... Now what? A new diagnosis of food allergies is a life-changing event. While your doctor or allergist might stress the…
Diet and Inflammation: What is the Elimination Diet?
Diet & Inflammation: What is an Elimination Diet? An elimination diet may sound like misery and deprivation, but in reality it’s a very powerful tool for healing and self-awareness.…
Youth Nutrition Education: District VI COPS Program
Youth Nutrition Education with the COPS Program Recently I had the good fortune to present a youth nutrition education program to an amazing group of young people through the…
Sustained Lifestyle Change
What is it about change that is so challenging? There’s a perception that we need superhuman amounts of determination and self-discipline to succeed. Maybe if we can commit to different…
Kicking Coffee: The Caffeine Wean
Kicking coffee is no joke. Whether quitting for an elimination or detox, for improved sleep habits, or due to doctor’s orders, you’ll need some support. as you go through the process.…