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…
First Month on the GAPS Diet
Kaitlyn was 12 years old when we started the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet in August 2010. (See more in this previous post.) It was a rough start for Kaitlyn but eventually we saw significant progress as her digestive system slowly improved. She’s 17 now and continues to see the impact diet plays when…
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…
Top Ten Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immunity
Looking to boost your child’s immunity? Consider these ten suggestions! Every time we spend time outdoors I think of the advice offered by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Dr. Campbell-McBride is a specialist in the field of neurology and nutrition and an advocate for parents to utilize natural approaches for healing and…
A GAPS Diet Reflection
Our family ventured into the GAPS diet August 1, 2010. Four years later most of us remain on a modified full GAPS protocol. I have loved GAPS and find it works really well for me. I use it frequently during times of stress as recounted in this post. What began as a month-long experiment is…