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We are ALL stressed… Between Covid, quarantining, new variants, hurricanes, floods, and life in general, we are all trying to make it through the day.  We try to prioritize the important things and the less important things often fall by the wayside. The question is how are YOU handling that stress… Do you binge-watch Netflix? Read more

Craving that sweet treat after dinner? You’re just 10 minutes away from a decadent (and easy-to-make) Celiac-friendly dessert that the entire family will enjoy. So simple and delicious!! Ingredients: 25-50 Gluten free pretzels small 25 Rolo candies 25 pecan halves Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place small GF pretzels on cookie sheet. Place aRead more

Let’s talk about Celiac disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. If you have Celiac disease, eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye) will trigger an immune response and will, over time, damage the small intestine’s lining and prevent nutrient absorption (malabsorption). An estimated 1 in 133 Americans are affected by CeliacRead more

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Quinoa Noodles   Not only is this asparagus dish downright delicious, it also makes an excellent meal for fighting hemorrhoids. Asparagus is naturally rich in inulin, a type of fiber that helps prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Not only is this asparagus dish downright delicious, it also makes an excellent meal for fighting hemorrhoids.Read more

We all have suffered from them, but no one wants to talk about them… HEMORRHOIDS! Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the bottom of the rectum or anus. When healthy, these veins assist with the elimination of stool, but if they swell and stretch, protruding from the rectum, they can cause pain and itching. Increased pressure inRead more

Chronic inflammation often goes together with chronic diseases, causing pain and a host of other symptoms throughout your body.  Thankfully, we can support our body’s ability to feel better by fueling up with whole foods that are filled with nutrients that the body can use to reduce inflammation. This quick and easy recipe, featuring probiotic,Read more

IBS Awareness Month is a great time to talk more about the very common disorder that affects many people’s lives. There is a stigma around IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and because we don’t talk about it as much as we should, it is often misunderstood. Signs and symptoms of IBS include cramping, abdominal pain,Read more

“Gut Health” is used to describe the function and balance of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.  A healthy gut contains healthy bacteria and immune cells which fight off bacteria, viruses, and fungi to keep the body healthy.  A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, mood, sleep, effective digestion, andRead more

What is Hepatitis? The word ‘hepatitis’ means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain drugs, heavy alcohol use, bacterial and viral infections and auto-immune conditions can all cause hepatitis What is the difference between hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C and Viral Hepatitis? Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are viral liver infections caused by three differentRead more

Esophageal Cancer is a rare, but a devastating illness that affects an individual’s esophagus — the hollow tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Although an individual’s risk of developing the disease during his or her lifetime is only 0.5 percent, the five-year survival rate for those patients diagnosed with the condition averages justRead more