Ever wondered how to get rid of food sensitivities? Is it possible? During my senior year of college, I went gluten-free and dairy-free, hoping it would help alleviate the digestive issues I’d been dealing with. It didn’t help much. After more testing, my doctor uncovered that I had multiple autoimmune conditions. In addition to Irritable […]
I didn’t realize nervous system work would make such an impact for my husband’s health until he started doing it regularly! Here’s why it’s important and how he incorporates it into his day. The last few weeks, I’ve been in awe. I absolutely marvel at the changes we’re seeing in my husband’s health. In fact, I have a
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What do you turn to when you have a racing mind at night? Even after doing a container exercise, sometimes I need to work the tension and anxiety out of my body to overcome insomnia. While deep breathing or visualization helps, I’ve found that I need to get into my senses to work stuff out.
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In my last post, I shared about how I learned I was suffering from oxalate poisoning. This month, I want to share what I’ve learned to do about oxalate toxicity. Long story short, I had debilitating chronic pain that kept spreading throughout my body. Yet, I’ve never had a kidney stone. But despite lowering my
My journey with restrictive diets is a long one, starting way back in junior high. I decided to avoid fat as much as possible in order to lose weight (as did so many others in the 80’s and 90’s). I knew absolutely nothing about health or nutrition or even calories. I just knew that fat
Chronic joint pain was my first symptom of what I suspect was oxalate poisoning.
What to do about Cell Danger Response if it’s holding you back? In last month’s post, I shared how I suspected I was stuck in…
Do you find yourself exhausted? Could you be stuck in Cell Danger Response? I first started experiencing chronic fatigue in the middle of grad school.…
Could a container exercise relieve your brain? Do you struggle to turn your brain off sometimes? Usually, a 5 senses meditation or a body scan will help calm me down. But in some moments, I need a different approach. For me, the thoughts have grown more intense as my family has grown. My heart is
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Last year, I shared part of my journey of recognizing that I had mold poisoning. In this post, I’m going to share the specific signs of toxic mold that we initially missed around our house (and places we rented). My hope is that if you suspect that you are dealing with mold issues, you’ll use
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We hear a lot about the importance of protein, but how much protein do teens really need? Let’s find out! If you’ve been around the health and wellness space for any length of time, you’ll know that dietary recommendations are constantly changing. The next “healing” diet is typically based on one food “villain” that is
This post was written by Emily Rooney of Happy Organized Life. It was edited by Amanda Kay and fact-checked by Hailey Rose McLaughlin. Mental Health…
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Could histamine sensitivity be to blame for your weird food reactions or immune system dysregulation? If you suspect you have a histamine problem, here’s how to reduce histamine levels in your body. I felt really overwhelmed when I realized that my bizarre allergy-like symptoms were actually being caused by histamine sensitivity (aka histamine intolerance.) The
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Sleep deprivation is a common occurrence in today’s bustling world. With the constant demands of work, personal life, and technology, it’s no surprise that many…
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Could histamine sensitivity be part of your health issues? Here’s what I wish I had figured out sooner.
What can a frazzled mom do to reset? Could a 5 senses meditation turn your day around? Because I’ve encountered medical gaslighting, I struggle with anxiety before doctor appointments sometimes. Will this doctor believe me? Are they willing to write my off label medications? Will this be a waste of my hard-earned money? On this
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When I had reversed rheumatoid arthritis but still had chronic joint pain, I started researching other root causes. I stumbled upon antinutrients. You see, I…
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Looking for a free and easy way to get grounded in your body? Could a body scan meditation help you find more ease and calm? One of my most common defense mechanisms is that I cut my head off from the rest of my body. In other words, I am prone to getting really focused
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When I had no improvement in my symptoms doing a dairy-free and gluten-free diet, my primary care doctor suggested I try a grain free diet. Since my childhood, I had been plagued with stomach pain and headaches. As a teen, I had bloating and diarrhea on and off. After a traumatic surgery, I developed chronic
It’s Monday morning. We have to be out the door by 8:00am. It’s the usual frenzy of packing up lunches, helping the preschooler get dressed
