The gut-perfection connection I’ll admit it. I’ve been a perfectionist all my life. Not about everything, just the things I really care about. One way perfectionism shows up in …
“Hold the Bagel” lox salad
I made this dish the other day because I’m a huge lox (smoked salmon) and bagel fan. But I don’t eat bagels. So I tried to recreate the flavor elements …
How to go grain free AND LOVE IT!
Switching from a standard American diet to a gut-healthy diet can be hard. Change is uncomfortable. And deprivation is even worse. Lack of discipline, strong cravings, and resistance to restriction …
Don’t feel alone, plug into these healing communities
This site is called Do It Yourself, NOT Do It Alone. While you are the person in charge of your health you also need help and support to accomplish your …
“Riced” cauliflower: a tasty substitution for rice
I eat grain-free 90 percent of the time. But I miss making fried brown rice. It used to be one of my go-to, easy comfort dishes. So I decided to …
Seven day of international Paleo dinners
My IBS diet series may have you toying with the idea of going grain-free but actually making that transition can seem overwhelming. Grains are a staple ingredient in most cooking and …
How to listen to your body
These words are dedicated to Monica. Monica is the woman who saves me from myself – or more specifically, saves my body from the abuse I put it through. She …
How I learned to ease anxiety through Qi Gong
I’ve always been fascinating by intuition. I often sense things that others don’t. I thought it came from my head or was a magical power. Then I discovered it came …
Shopping list for IBS
You don’t have to spend a fortune to eat right for your gut Being on a budget shouldn’t keep you from eating whole, natural foods. You don’t have to shop …
How to heal IBS: Power of Persistence
HOW TO HEAL IBS: YOUR NUMBER ONE SUPERPOWER IS PERSISTENCE I know how tough it is to attempt to heal yourself and fail. It can make you feel hopeless and …