Food allergies are caused by chronic inflammation inside the small intestine. The inflammation leads to damage which inhibits proper digestion. This can be caused by Candida or irritation from bacterial or parasitic byproducts. It can be caused by an extra thick layer of mucus that prevents contact between the enzymes and the food. Also, folic…
I just got off the phone with yet another health coach who works with clients who have digestive disorders. She’s looking for support for how to coach and guide her clients in a way that ensures their success. Still the most common recommendations health coaches give their clients are to go gluten-free and start taking…
A few weeks ago one of my big dreams came true. Ever since 2005 when I first went to Breitenbush Hotsprings Retreat in Oregon, I knew I wanted to lead a workshop there. As I flipped though the color catalog with all the well-known facilitators and teachers, I pictured myself featured in the spread. Fast…
People are always asking me, “Wow, you’re really busy. How do you get it all done and still make time for taking care of yourself?” And some people just ask me point blank, “How do you do so much?” I run two very successful businesses in two different cities. I’m passionate about growing the local…
This week I went on a camping trip in the woods with some amazing people. There were 5 adults and 8 teenage boys. We jumped off rocks into ice-cold water, walked through the lush rainforest under trees dripped with lichen, and laughed when we discovered that the raccoons had eaten our chicken. The best part…
I went by my friend, Rebeca's house recently and she had 3 GIANT calendula plants. There were so many bright orange flowers I had to pick some! I use calendula flowers to make tea and oil. The active constituents in calendula flowers activate rapid healthy cell growth. TEA (Dry Flowers) I used calendula flower tea…
I got an amazing question from a fellow health coach just the other day. “I made a huge batch of cultured veggies and they came out soggy and boy, are they pungent. I followed Donna Gates's recipe in the Body Ecology Diet, Version 1. I shredded the cabbage in the food processor and made a…
You know how good you feel on a detox? Have you ever noticed that you never feel as good OFF the cleanse as you do ON the cleanse? Well, here’s the thing…there are specific things you have to do to maintain your energy levels and continue the cleansing effects. Have you ever wished that someone…
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m taking an inventory of my life to see what I’ve accomplished this year. I’m grateful for my accomplishments. I create lofty goals for myself at the beginning of each year and take time to reflect upon the things I’ve done and celebrate those. This is what excites me and turns me…
Have you ever wondered if you will take your handful of daily supplements for the rest of your life? I did. Watch this video to hear my take on taking supplements forever.
Have you ever stepped on a bee and known exactly what it was before the pain even started? That's what I did…two days in a row. Walking through my clover-filled lawn, my sandal flipped the bee right under my foot. Ouch!!! As an herbalist, I'm wracking my brain, trying to remember what to do. My…
The systems of the body that require healing are the digestive system, the liver, and the immune system. Rebuilding these three systems can be crucial for people who experience mild symptoms, such as inability to lose excess weight, undigested food in stool, gas, diarrhea, and bloating or more extreme symptoms such as food allergies, digestive…
1. Eat Wild Greens that are edible. Nettles, sorrel, miner's lettuce, dandelion greens, oxalis, chickweed, and the list goes on. Make sure you pick in a clean place far from the roadside. Wild greens help shift your metabolism over from the slow winter storage unit to the fresh spring burning machine. They feed your friendly…
I came across a major discovery in the past two weeks. It’s so huge that I have to share it with you. In February, I stopped drinking coffee. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve gotten into espresso drinks. Over the years, I’ve lived with many baristas. I’ve even dated a barista. I know how…
Here are more of my thoughts about the effects of seaweed and radiation on the body. I hope you find this information useful and not fearful. I feel very empowered by this information and pleased to know how to keep myself healthy during stressful times. Please let me know if you find this useful. (Radioactive)…