What I’ve Learned From a Decade of Chronic Illness

Ten lovely years ago, I moved to Manhattan. It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade here in this fabulous city. I’m not sure if I’ll ever leave because it’s what gives me my energy and inspiration. It’s what’s made me feel alive after weeks in bed. It’s what gave me hope after weeks at … Continued

Helpful Tips to Quell Achy Joints & Muscles

Chronic pain, aching legs, joints and muscles are no fun. I am living proof of dealing with awful achy joints when my heavy metal accumulation was sky high and muscle pains from my Lyme Disease — both were unbearable. That’s why I thought it would be a good topic to chat about today with y’all. … Continued

Magical Thyme Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

Before we get to this magical quinoa bowl, I want to talk to you about something. I wouldn’t be here writing this blog if it weren’t for the numerous traumatic health experiences I’ve faced in the last 10 years of my life… Lord knows what I’d be doing if none of those experiences ever happened. … Continued

Simple Sorghum Arugula Salad with Gluten-Free Rye Croutons

This article and sorghum salad recipe were sponsored by Canyon Bakehouse. All opinions are my own. Get ready to bring a little flair to your fall. And by flair, I don’t mean accessories you’ll be dressing yourself in. I’m talkin’ real. wholesome. fabulous. delicious. fresh. vibrant. amazing. food you’ll be eating. Catch my drift? Hehe.

How to Build a Stronger Microbiome & Back to School (After School) Tapas Plate

The microbiome is something we’ve been hearing more and more the last few years and I’m sure you’ve been wondering what the heck it is. Right? Well, I’m gonna share a little microbiome info with you so you can familiarize yourself with your bod pod – it’ll help put your big health picture together to … Continued

How to Get Calcium Without Eating Dairy

I remember the day I had to cut out dairy from my life (ughh lactose intolerance)! No more cheesy pizza. No more yogurt. No more milk. No more cupcakes. Boo hoo, I thought. But to my surprise….after I cut out dairy I soon realized it actually wasn’t so hard after all. Did it take a … Continued

How to Improve Your Gut Health & The Ultimate Buddha Bowl

I’m pretty much a gut-guru after spending the majority of my LIFE in gut pain. It all started when I was a child and my parents had me on dozens of antibiotics as a child every.single.gosh.darn.time. I was sick. OY! Those quick fixes back in the 80’s have cost me tens of thousands, YES tens … Continued

Thyroid Health: Healing, Symptoms and Thriving

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (helloooo awful Hypothyroidism symptoms) in my 20s. Fabulous, I thought. I had no idea what it was, what I was doing or how to help myself. I went to a random Western medicine MD who gave me Synthroid and … Continued

How to Stay Strong When You are Diagnosed With An Autoimmune Disease

You don’t need to have the mentality of having an autoimmune disease to work on these issues and get better. All you need to do is to fix the foundation- you don’t need strong medicine to suppress your symptoms. You need to stay positive and have hope that you can get help that fixes, gets … Continued

Raw Raspberry Key Lime Tarts (Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Refined-Sugar Free, No-Bake)

Hellloooooooooo raspberry season. If you’re anything like me, you’re already filling your fridge with fresh raspberries and dreaming of fabulous recipes to make with them. Am I right? I thought so. Today I’m sharing a healthy raspberry dessert recipe that I created with Driscoll’s organic raspberries because I simply can’t get enough of these beaming … Continued