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Perfectionism and the gut

  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 my life is procrastination. Not normally a procrastinator, I notice […]

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 derail most people from successfully making the switch. The trick […]

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 is my massage therapist, and I feel like she listens […]

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 at Whole Foods to find healthy choices.  Many regular supermarkets […]

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 helpless and overwhelmed. Sometimes it is hard to muster the […]