Recipes: Gut Health

It may be a bit brash for me to talk to you about your BMs this early in the day. Fortunately, it’s just you and me right now. Nobody’s looking over your shoulder and I promise there’s not a person...

Embracing life’s contrasts: celebration and sadnessJuly is a big month for me. The 16th, is my birthday! But July is also the month of the anniversary of my husband’s passing. The two occasions fal...

If asked to name his favorite sweet treat — cookies, cake, or ice cream — my son Gilbert’s answer would come up “ice cream” every single time. And although Gilbert has lost his hankering for most ...

Do you remember the Dannon yogurt commercials from the 1970’s where they highlighted people who ate yogurt and lived long, healthy lives? My favorite was the one with the 89-year old man who liked...

Summer sun, something’s begun But, oh, oh, these summer nights My heart’s all a flutter with the thought of the summer lovin’ to come. Can I tell you more?! No, I’m not about to reveal the detai...

What do the following symptoms have in common? bloating allergies eczema depression Can you guess what’s at the root of all those expressions? It’s your gut. That’s right, the health of that long ...

I spend a few weeks each year on an island. The skies are fickle, the land is lush and the sea and sand are sweet as can be. Chickens run wild and every so often you hit a patch of road that smells...

For many of us, the holidays bring more food and more family, which can both be a lot to digest! My signature Fennel, Orange, & Lavender Tea is a simple and calming, functional remedy for over...

The importance of gut healthWhen was the last time you did a gut check? Maybe you have no digestive symptoms, so you focus on your brain fog, fatigue, skin issues, blood sugar or autoimmune conditi...