I discuss in this post moving from trauma to joy, but this newest blog post explores the bouncing, laughter, and joy I’ve experienced since healing my nervous system with the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). My dysregulated nervous system I experienced dozens of traumatic events in my life that contributed to my nervous system dysregulation, […]
What is Nervous System Dysregulation?
Here’s a discussion of nervous system dysregulation — what it is and how to heal it. What is nervous system dysregulation? Nervous system dysregulation occurs when the autonomic nervous system becomes stuck in patterns of chronic stress, threat, or shutdown rather than fluidly shifting between states of activation and rest. According to Polyvagal Theory, the […]
Lower Histamine Asian Turkey Meatballs
Here’s my recipe for lower histamine Asian turkey meatballs. Here’s the recipe for lower histamine Asian turkey meatballs
Monkfruit Sweetened Cherry Cordials
Here’s my recipe for monkfruit sweetened cherry cordials. Recipe notes To create a liquid center in cherry cordials without allulose, erythritol, or invertase, you can soak the dried cherries in alcohol (such as brandy or bourbon) for an extended period, which will help to liquefy the internal filling after the chocolates have been made. Note: […]
Gut Dysbiosis and SIBO
This is the second post in a series on gut dysbiosis, covering SIBO. What is gut dysbiosis? Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, where harmful or inflammatory microbes become too dominant and beneficial microbes decline. In a healthy gut, diverse bacteria help digest food, support […]
Gut Dysbiosis and Concussions
This post is the first in a series on gut dysbiosis and covers the impact of concussions on gut dysbiosis What is gut dysbiosis? Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, where harmful or inflammatory microbes become too dominant and beneficial microbes decline. In a healthy […]
Gut Dysbiosis and Sulfur Cycle Dysfunction
This is the third post in a series on gut dysbiosis and covers the impact of sulfur cycle dysfunction on gut dysbiosis. What is gut dysbiosis? Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, where harmful or inflammatory microbes become too dominant and beneficial microbes decline. In […]
What is Gut Dysbiosis?
This post covers gut dysbiosis, how it relates to chronic illness, and what you can do to heal it. What is gut dysbiosis? Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the community of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, and other microbes—that live in the digestive tract. A healthy gut contains a diverse mix of beneficial microbes that help regulate […]
What are Chemical Sensitivities?
This post covers chemical sensitivities in people with MCAS. What are chemical sensitivities? Chemical sensitivities, in the context of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), refer to an exaggerated or abnormal reaction to everyday chemicals, scents, or environmental exposures that most people tolerate without issue. In MCAS, mast cells are already hyper-responsive, so when the body […]
What is the Supergut diet?
This post discusses the supergut diet and how it helps with MCAS and other chronic illnesses. What is the supergut diet? The Supergut diet (also called the Supergut program) is a nutrition approach created by Marc Washington, centered on the idea that improving your gut microbiome—especially through resistant starch—can transform metabolic, digestive, and hormonal health. […]
