Miso, a fermented medicinal food with a rich history, makes an ideal addition to any bone broth or soup recipe! Miso is an ancient food dating as far back as 800 BC. Miso involves a unique double fermentation process using soybeans and grains. According to the book Japanese Foods That Heal, miso offers numerous health…
My Detox Routine
Since our family’s health crisis in 2008, I have learned that healing is not only a process, it is also an opportunity. Once I began to understand that detoxification is a lifelong process, I slowly integrated the following detox routine into my daily regimen. 1. Sleeping Grounded My day begins by finding the floor at…
The Gut Restoration Diet
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…
Diet and Mental Health
The first time I realized that the digestive tract is connected with mental health was the second day of a juice fast. In the fall of 2009, I felt I had nothing to lose by taking a break from food. For the first time in many years, I experienced mental clarity. I was shocked. The…
Our Unique Healing Journey
I’ve learned the hard way, that healing is a process and there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to health. October 4, 2008, our family vacated our home and everything in it. Toxic mold can do this – often ripping families apart in the process. Fortunately, our marriage survived. Our kids did too. It has…
