When I was searching for answers to my family’s ongoing health issues, I made the decision to alter our diet. I found a great deal of conflicting information and found myself overwhelmed as I tried to sift through the various diet plans. The role of gut restoration in healing Yeasts, bacteria, and other microbes exist…
How I Overcame My Fear of Fat
I used to be overweight. In 1978 I was a marathon runner who carried at least 20-30 extra pounds. After college I backpacked my way through Europe and lost the 30 pounds. I vowed never to gain it back. I decided to cut sugar completely. That was a good decision. However thanks to prevailing misconceptions…
What’s in the Fridge?
I cleaned our refrigerator the other day. I don’t know about you, but I love to see how others do life -especially when it comes to the kitchen. So I thought I would share! The mineral water is a special treat. The kids enjoy adding a bit of liquid stevia for a nice fizzy soda-like…
My Daughter’s Eating Disorder – A Journey of Hope
The following timeline details my 25-year-old daughter’s health journey. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 2006 at the age of 16. While there are many factors that go into disordered eating patterns, I have learned there is more than meets the eye when it comes to cause and effect. Thanks to Dr. Natasha…
GAPS Perspective on Eating Disorders
In her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome, Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride offers an unconventional perspective on the origin of an eating disorder. Dr. Campbell-McBride’s explanation was the first that made sense to me as I struggled to help my daughter Shannon, who I knew was doing everything she could to restore her health. (Read Shannon’s story…
Shannon’s Reflections – A Journey of Hope
The following essay is written by my daughter, Shannon. Her health journey is chronicled in My Daughter’s Eating Disorder – a Journey of Hope. What have I learned about me, my body, and I? It goes much deeper than the skin. In a nutshell this is my story: As a young child I was fine….
