Listen to the Podcast: I have been working on making more cultured drinks and food to eat. I read so much about the health benefits of things like kefir, kombucha, and fermented or cultured fruits and veggies. Well, here is what I have been making/doing: Kombucha I am making 1/2 gallon kombucha every week. I drink this in the evening to help me detox and sleep good. I put 8 oz. … [Read more...]

Listen to the Podcast: Why do we even need to focus on toxins when we are talking about gut health. Toxins that we are exposed to put a load on our system and prevents our bodies from being able to heal. It affects our immune system's ability to fight. So when we reduce the toxins in the foods we eat and what we put on our skin, we give our body an extra boost towards wellness. While we … [Read more...]

Listen to the Podcast: When dealing with gut issues, whether that is IBS, Crohn's, or UC, there are usually things that can be done nutritionally to help your body heal without drugs.  Your regular doctor will most likely not know anything about nutrition to be able to help you, but will only recommend drugs. Don't be afraid to tell them that you want to seek out another opinion before … [Read more...]

Yes, it's been a while, but I am excited to start up the podcast again with a series I will be doing on gut health and how that relates to better health overall. In this first episode, I will be sharing my son, Jonathan's, story about his diagnosis of Crohn's disease and how focusing on gut health has brought healing. Please note: I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose or treat any illness. I am … [Read more...]