There’s an interesting overlap to MTHFR, Methylation, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. One that should not be overlooked or ignored. Methylation and Hashimoto’s are two big topics on their own, but I wanted to know if some sort of connection exists. If so, then hypothyroid suffers should know because methylation challenges should really be addressed as part…
Your rash won’t go away… Horrible reddish patches of itchy, flaky skin just looking to be triggered any moment now are wrecking your life. Beach or pool time? Nope. Exercise? Sorry… sweat probably makes it worse (and then you’ll have to shower sooner which dries it out even more). Summer heat? Save me! I get…
Chronic diarrhea is the worst! (I know personally from experience.) If you still have diarrhea even after going gluten free, stop scratching your head and feeling baffled about what could be causing it. Allow me to set the record straight, a gluten free diet isn’t the end all, be all of digestive problems. It won’t…
If you’ve ever asked your doctor if your diet could help you feel better only to be told no, keep reading. Today’s podcast is about the truly inspiring and remarkable journey of Linda. She decided to give functional nutrition a try after spending 35+ years going to doctors to figure out how she could get…
Have you ever wondered how your mouth could be affected by gluten? The answer is yes, and there are gluten intolerance mouth symptoms that you can look for in the mirror. You can also have your dentist look for them at your next dental appointment. Believe it or not, dentists are pretty well versed on…
I wouldn’t be surprised that if your thyroid is out of whack, you’ve likely searched for solutions for Hashimoto’s online. Many people do because you may have more options available to you than what your conventional doctor offers. While I admit that thyroid care is in a terrible state, there is hopeful research in the works.…
Have you ever waited months (or years) for an appointment with a doctor only to end up blanking at your chance to tell your health story? It happens all of the time. Even though you know what you’ve been through, it can feel like a real uphill battle to organize your health journey in a…
Are you convinced that you’ve got a leaky gut? Just about every wellness website today talks about the dangers of leaky gut syndrome. And I’ll bet you’ve read how a leaky gut program will mend your belly. Makes sense, yes? The type of leaky gut program you’ll discover depends on who you listen to. Some suggest drinking…
If you’re worried that your Thanksgiving will never be the same again, I’ve got good news! I’ve gathered over 70 of the best gluten free Thanksgiving recipes and meal ideas to turn your turkey day into a delicious experience. So delicious that you (along with everyone else) won’t even notice that gluten’s missing. Over the years,…
No, you aren’t crazy. It is absolutely possible to reverse autoimmune disease with diet changes. Before you think you’ve found your silver bullet, know that taking the dietary and lifestyle change route is a long game. It’s certainly possible to feel improvements within days, but it doesn’t mean that your thyroid will kick back into…
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating, chronic illness. It steals the joy from your life and prevents you from caring for your family and home the way you’d like. Heck, chronic fibromyalgia even make it a total struggle to make it to and through work. I know some people who’ve ended up leaving their job and wish there was a way…
You’ve likely heard (or at least you will right now) that everything in your body is connected. One huge piece of this is the thyroid connection to feeling well. But too often women (and even some wonderful men) are blown off or brushed aside even though they have symptoms of thyroid dysfunction. Maybe you’ve heard…
Do you know how to talk to your doctor (or practitioner) so that they have enough information to be able to help you? Of maybe the better question is… have you ever lied to your doctor? It might be a little white lie (“no, I don’t take any supplements” when you actually do) or a…
Are you one of the many who feel that the process of healing costs a lot of money? If so, I have a question for you. Have you actually tried doing the free things that also can dramatically impact your health… you know, like meditation or mindfulness? Both are the two recommendations I share with…
With one of the biggest worries this summer being how to avoid getting burned out in the sun, have you ever wondered about your suntan lotion? The tough truth is that few (yes, few) can be accurately labeled as gluten free sunscreens. To be honest, I didn’t realize that nearly every list of gluten free…
If you’re like many out who were surprised to discover that something was actually wrong with your health, this podcast is for you. The question “How do you know if you are healthy?” when you feel fine is admittedly a good one. Using how you feel as the barometer might not be the most effective…
Does the word “buffet” make you nervous? If it hasn’t yet, it should. You’re not alone in asking the question “are buffets safe if you’re gluten free?” Since food sensitivities or food allergies can make you feel rather limited in your options, it’s common to think that a buffet is a solution. Healthier or more upscale…
One of the biggest reasons I started Seasons 2 of the Gluten Free School Podcast was to help you get better in a much shorter period of time. My perspective is this… if you’ve been wondering why you aren’t feeling better after seeing your practitioner, then what CAN you do to make sure that progress…
Wishing you had a good list of ingredients containing gluten? Now you do thanks to this post. I’ve been long asked to share a list of what ingredients contain gluten and decided to put one together for after seeing that many different lists were missing key ingredients that I’ve included here. Having a review of a…
One of the reasons that I started Season 2 of the Gluten Free School Podcast was to help empower you and other patients out there so that you can see results sooner. Clear, smart health goal setting for measuring progress with the practitioners deserves more attention. Why? Because you don’t necessarily have to rely on expensive…
Do you think that Functional Medicine can heal or cure you? Do you think it’s a surefire silver bullet that’s guaranteed to reverse any amount of damage to your body? Well, I think it’s high time for a dose of reality for managing patient expectations regarding what Functional Medicine can and can’t do for you.…
Have you wondered if there are some signs or red flags bad practitioners have that you could spot ahead of time? You know… before you spend money and time with them? There certainly are and that’s what today’s conversation is focused around… what red flags you can look out for so that you don’t end…
Have you ever felt depressed? Depressed enough to ask for and take medication? Before taking antidepressants, I want you to consider that they aren’t just easy-to-pop little pills guaranteed to make you feel better. Despite what all the happy TV commercials say, the side effects and long-term implications can be pretty troubling. I know the antidepressant battle…
After taking a bit of a hiatus, I’m back with Season 2 of the Gluten Free School Podcast that I’m calling “How to Be a Better Patient.” Each episode will focus around one step that you can do before, during and after your visits to see better, more efficient results working with practitioners. I know…
When I first went gluten-free, I’d spend hours online trying to figure out how to find gluten in food labels. Then I’d stand in the grocery store double and triple checking my favorite products to see if they were gluten free. Scouring over every ingredient on the nutrition label, I tried as best as I…
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between gluten sensitivity vs gluten intolerance? The terms are used interchangeably even by functional practitioners which would make you think that a sensitivity and an intolerance are the same thing. The problem is that they aren’t. Each term speaks to very different mechanisms at play in your body.…
It’s no wonder that people will suffer for literally years with gluten sensitivity and go undiagnosed when you consider that there’s something like 250 different signs and symptoms of gluten sensitivity. There are certainly some that I find to be generally more surprising than others. However if you have no choice other than to become your own…
First you went gluten free and felt somewhat better. Then you heard about going grain free (perhaps from those who eat paleo) in hopes that the lingering issues will fade and your life will get back to “normal” faster. Some have found that their “healing” accelerated by taking this step while others don’t feel much of…
While it’s a great idea to eat really clean, healthy food, often times the reality is quite different. Maybe you don’t have the time to cook (or you don’t like to cook) which necessitates buying food that’s pre-made. One of the most frequent aspects of this is eating cold cuts. With the rise of more…
Have you ever ordered food at a restaurant and gotten sick afterwards? Maybe you even told the waitstaff you were gluten-free. And maybe what you ordered was marked as gluten-free OR it was on the gluten-free menu. Either way you know that you just found some hidden gluten in restaurant food. It’s happened to us all. You…
