Common childhood feeding issues and how to address them
This post addresses common feeding challenges and offers practical solutions for your child. Some of the greatest family and social eating challenges involve the “picky eating” habits of children with sensory issues with certain textures, shapes, flavors, smells or...
Histamine and mast cell activation issues
Let’s take a close look at histamine intolerance and mast cell activation issues. They occur with variable degrees, types and severity of signs and symptoms and anywhere along the continuum from functionally mild to pathologically severe. In fact, it may be quite...
Safe exercise with chronic illness and chronic pain
Exercising when you are chronically illBy Andrea Wool, Creator of the Autoimmune Strong Program If you are affected by chronic illness and chronic pain, you may have a hard time exercising, even if you really enjoy it or used to enjoy it in the past. Nobody...
Seven Summer Herbs for Health and Flavor
By Mira Dessy, Holistic Nutritionist Summer is such a wonderful and delicious time of year. It’s the peak of the growing season, and there is a bounty of freshness and flavor available. Using a variety of fresh herbs is a great way to add a nourishing boost to your...
My Healing Vision
In July 2018, I went to the eye doctor after a few weeks of having some weird-for-me vision issues. My glasses weren’t working as well as I was used to. Additionally, I felt as though I could see better without them than with them. Even worse, I was getting headaches...
Tips on eating healthy while traveling
If you’re traveling this summer, you may be wondering how to eat as healthy as you can. Of course, these tips are also relevant if you travel for work or if you enjoy eating out once in a while. The first thing that I want to say on this topic is that you should enjoy...
Breaking [up with?] bread
What’s your relationship with bread, and how did you get there? It sure seems like bread is a touchy subject these days. Certainly, it comes up as a controversial topic in the media as well as in many people’s personal and social lives. As the health condition of...
Preventing Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. Full of baby kicks and tumbles, that growing belly is home to a precious bundle of joy. For many women, however, that growing belly also becomes the home of some stretch marks. Stretch marks are caused by the breaking...
Feeding Healthy Relationships
Valentine’s Day is a great time to think about your loved ones and cherish your relationship. It’s not just about romantic love but also about the connection you have with your family and friends. Love is food for the soul. Healthy relationships and love are...