When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, one of the first questions I asked was about whether there were foods I should eat or avoid that would improve my symptoms. The initial response from my doctor was not really, then that there were a few things that could help (avoiding sugar, … [Read more...]
Could food sensitivities be making your Fibromyalgia symptoms worse?
Back in 2012, after spending two years feeling so awful I barely got off the couch/bed except for doctor appointments, I finally reached the point where I was willing to try anything - even completely changing my diet. During the previous two years I’d had many people suggest food sensitivities as a … [Read more...]
9 reasons your health may not be improving
Sometimes without really knowing it we are doing things that are holding us back and prevent us from feeling better. We could be improving but we don't because we make specific choices, often without realizing it. These night actions may be keeping your health from … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles (It’s what’s for breakfast)
Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles I had forgotten that I like to cook. I think I go in phases with it and after switching to gluten-free I moved away from cooking quite a bit. Most gluten-free recipes seem to involve endless lists of ingredients and are just complicated. However, my best friends … [Read more...]
How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet
How to Eat an Anti-inflammatory Diet and why you should guest post by Dr. Heather Tick Inflammation is linked to a number of chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and of course, chronic pain. As a pain specialist, eating habits are always … [Read more...]
The Whole 30
So, I finally downloaded a copy of It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways, the book that explains The Whole 30 and the science behind it. I'm about 75% of the way through now and I've convinced myself I definitely need to do a Whole 30. The main reason … [Read more...]
A Little Bit Matters
I saw this on Facebook this morning and it really is the perfect analogy. It really struck a chord with me, as I thought about what it was saying. I haven't tried the Whole 30 exactly, but they way I … [Read more...]
What Exactly Is Your Diet?
I get this question a LOT. The other variation is "So you are doing the Paleo diet?". The answer, "no not really". I'm not really following any specific diet. I looked into the Paleo diet (as I posted here) and it is probably the closest thing to what I'm doing that currently exists, but no not … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia & Living Gluten Free [Guest Post]
Fibromyalgia and Living Gluten Free by Julia Wisniewski If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, you probably went through a few basic steps. You may have gotten blood drawn and found that there was no conclusive evidence of an illness causing your symptoms. Your symptoms could … [Read more...]
The Juice Makes All the Difference!
As I posted in my last update, I missed a couple of days juicing last week while I was out of town. After the second day I found a brush to clean my juicer and got back on the wagon and what a difference it made!Immediately after having the "Immune Fruit Juice" I was feeling much better. And the … [Read more...]