While there are stresses in life that we have little opportunity to decrease, there are a few stresses that we can choose to avoid. Stresses we can avoid: 1. FOOD INTOLERANCES: Stress in the form of foods that trigger an immune response and cause inflammation. Dairy and gluten are the two most common food intolerances. A […]
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The Hamptons Cleanse
Need to lose that belly? Feeling more tired and achey everyday? Stomach upset no matter what you eat? Then The Hamptons Cleanse is just for you! About the Cleanse Order Hamptons Cleanse Shake What to Eat Emotional Side Gluten Free Products Cleanse Products How does it work? Cleanse by… Avoiding the foods that are toxic […]
Could a little gluten really be all that bad?
Gluten sensitivity can lead to mysterious, frustrating, or even painful symptoms. A simple change to your diet can change the entire internal body environment, including immune function and hormone balance, and allow the body to heal itself.
Healthy New Year Cookies?
While healthy cookies may sound like an oxymoron, in this case it is true! I left out the common cookies ingredients that lead to inflammation in the body (butter, sugar, and gluten) as well as the most common food intolerances (dairy, gluten and eggs). Then I added in nutrient dense, organic ingredients with a healthful purpose […]
Happy Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month!
For those of you who are celebrating a gluten-free Thanksgiving, I thought you might also like to know that November is Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month! I am tickled by all of the recent articles and resources for eating gluten-free, and would like to share them with you here: Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook: “Cooking for […]
Ask Dr. Doni: What’s the Difference between Food Intolerances and Food Allergies?
In practice over the past 10 years, the most common question related to food intolerances is “what is the difference between food allergies and food intolerances?” For me the answer brings me back to a research project and presentation on food intolerances that I completed during my residency at Bastyr University. Food allergies (as classically […]
Could Food Be the Culprit of Your Health Challenges?
My allergy symptoms started at a young age with the spring time pollen in Oregon. I remember sneezing non-stop and sleeping with a roll of toilet paper when I was a Sophomore in college thinking “there has got to be some way out of this!” Soon after, living on coffee and scones to get me […]
What’s For Breakfast?
Breakfast is key to starting your day feeling healthy and energetic. Whether you are focused on balancing your blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, losing weight, avoiding gluten and dairy, fighting off yeast, or improving your mood and focus—my breakfast recommendations are basically the same! 1. Make sure to include protein. 2. Minimize carbohydrates. 3. Include healthy […]