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A food journal is an organized record of what you eat, including the amount, time consumed, and any following symptoms. Aside from revealing possible food sensitivities, it’s also an effective and insightful tool for tracking how diet and eating habits affect your overall health. It is difficult to know what changes to make in our […]

Is Chronic Lyme Disease Your Root Cause?   Many of you are already familiar with my Lyme journey, which I wrote about last year in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month. I shared a bit about my history with Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s, and discussed how Lyme infections can be a major trigger for

How To Make Nutrient-Dense Salads That Keep You Full   Salads are a popular go-to meal for many people looking to eat healthy. Salads can be the perfect option if you’re looking for a light lunch or an accompaniment to a main course. But what makes the perfect salad? What ingredients and combinations should you

Are you looking for healthy and delicious snack options to fuel your day? Eating the right snacks throughout the day can help keep you energized and productive. Protein-packed snacks are ideal for a mid-day pick-me-up, as they provide essential amino acids that help build muscle, support your metabolism, and provide endless energy. Let’s take a

Seasonal Allergies, Vitamin Deficiencies, & Stress Part Six in Our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series   When you’re deficient in certain micronutrients, several things can happen. For one, you might experience persistent fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, anxiety, and other troublesome symptoms despite eating a healthy diet and taking your medications and supplements as recommended by

Seasonal Allergies, Mold Spores, & Mold Toxicity Part Five in Our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series   If you experience perennial or seasonal allergies and live with complex chronic illness, there’s a good chance mold toxicity and/or mold spore allergies could be at play. This is because mast cell activation syndrome/MCAS is a potential root cause

Seasonal Allergies & Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Part Four in Our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series   As part of our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series, we’ve already talked about mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, and dysbiosis in the gut as potential root causes of seasonal allergy symptoms. Our fourth post in the series discusses one of

Whether you’re shopping for food at the grocery store or picking it up from your local farmer’s market, proper storage is essential in preserving the freshness of your produce. An important tidbit to remember is not all fruits and vegetables are stored the same. To get the most out of your produce and extend shelf

Seasonal Allergies & Gut Microbial Dysbiosis Part Three in Our Seasonal Allergy Blog Series Dr. Fox and I recently wrote about two potential root causes of seasonal allergies: mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance (histamine overload). But something we haven’t yet touched on is how dysbiosis in the gut also makes us more

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of inexpensive fruits and vegetables that you can buy on a budget. You can easily find produce that fits your budget, from apples to oranges to carrots, without sacrificing nutrition. Read on for a list of some of the best options for eating healthy on