If you are not celiac but you are gluten-sensitive, you may be able to eat einkorn. It has gluten but not as much as its wheat cousin. I want to pass the information (and some recipes) along! According to D. Gary Young, Einkorn is the “father of all grains”, 14 chromosomes, non-GMO. It has a higher protein… [Read More]
Beware of MSG in Restaurants!
I always pack my healthy snack bars, a boiled egg, a banana, GMO-free tortilla chips, organic carrots, almonds… and when I go out to eat I don’t expect that the restaurant will always have my ideal meal. I am on a rather restricted auto-immune diet that is gluten-free, nightshade-free, soy-free, sugar-free, cow dairy-free… but usually… [Read More]
Supporting the Lymphatic System with Massage and Wellness
I have blogged about Lymphedema before. I blogged specifically about Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a type of gentle massage that helps the lymphatic fluids drain properly. I receive an MLD massage at least monthly, and more often if needed- particularly after I travel by plane. And I eat foods that are natural diuretics… [Read More]
Beware of toxins in your personal care and beauty products!
I love my essential oils. That’s not new information. And of course I share the oils with my friends, family, colleagues- I learn about the oils and I teach about the oils. Occasionally I meet someone who either has had an allergic reaction to essential oils or who decides to try essential oils and has skin sensitivity. First,… [Read More]
The Elimination Diet- healthy weight, healthy body, healthy life!
One of the most important components of my health journey has been the elimination diet. Specifically, The Myers Way Comprehensive Elimination Diet. No, it isn’t a diet to lose weight although that may well happen. The elimination diet is a dedicated process of eliminating foods and re-introducing the foods back into your diet so that… [Read More]
10 Steps to Wellness
I developed this 10 Steps to Wellness as a template for my wellness coaching. You can see that essential oils top the list. As a psychotherapist turned coach, and now as an essential oils educator and aromatherapist, I needed to create a visual for myself and my clients that reflects a wellness lifestyle. And I… [Read More]
Are you willing to take a few simple steps to support optimal health?
I am all about alternative approaches to health. I am all about quality of life and enhancing each and every day the best way we can, even in the face of chronic illness and disability. I am all about boosting that immune system… it is about achieving optimal health. I also know that sometimes our… [Read More]
Supporting my mind, body and spirit
I thought I would share what I do to support my respiratory, digestive and lymphatic system! I embrace eating healthy and using supplements that support my health and well-being! Finding the right food for the body is key to supporting my autoimmune system and help me manage sarcoidosis and primary lymphedema. This is what is… [Read More]
