Empowering Families to Get Answers
As I begin practice as a student FNTP I have learned so much about the gut, digestion and its influence on disease and symptoms. I have also learned most people have never considered their gut is in control (or not) of their disease symptoms. Let’s get into it! Before I go any further, I wantRead more about The Gut, Digestion and PFAPA[…]
Whether you are new here, or you have been following me a while, I want to share a story that in our particular situation has proven to make the difference in extending out episodes of PFAPA. If your child is undiagnosed or diagnosed with PFAPA or any other auto-inflammatory disorder you CANNOT miss this post.Read more about Could supplements change PFAPA episodes?[…]
It’s been awhile. For those of you that I have been keeping up with personally via email – I hope you are all hanging in there. I am going to give you all an update on how things have progressed, or changed, over the last few years, and also let you in on what IRead more about From Infant to Kid – an Update on Our PFAPA Journey[…]
After being diagnosed with a chronic disease (lupus) at a very young age, I started thinking about the way chemicals and products affected me. But it became even more of a necessity when we learned our then 18-month old had an autoinflammatory (chronic) disease. He had all types of product reactions and a chronicRead more about How to Clean Healthy[…]
It’s that time of year – “back to school.” For most people this is not even a thought other than school supplies and bus pick up times. Kids go to public school, right? No, not all kids and there are good reasons why. Types of Schools Choosing the best type of education forRead more about What type of school is best for your child?[…]
Got a flare that just seems to keep on truckin’? Is your child continually suffering from allergies, disease flares or illness? Inflammation is likely the culprit. Inflammation is our body’s way of putting up the fight and protecting itself from invaders. However, for some of us it just can’t stop itself from the attack.Read more about Household Products & Inflammation – What You Need to Know to Reduce It[…]
Do you ever feel like you are in an episode of The Walking Dead? One where Rick goes out on a supply run. You are out in the wilderness, wandering, hoping to find what you need, or someone to help you or your loved ones? Or maybe just someone to talk to? You areRead more about How to Get Support When You Feel Like You Suffer Alone[…]
There is nothing scarier than leaving your child with a caregiver. Whether it’s a daycare, school, or even a family member. This becomes even scarier when there is something wrong with your child. Whether your child suffers from a chronic condition or they are simply struggling with allergies or illness these tips and toolsRead more about What Caregivers NEED to Know to Keep Your Child Safe[…]
Our body and our immune system are amazing! We have good and bad things going on. We have beneficial bacteria and yeast creating an amazing balance in our body to help us stay healthy and thrive. There are the “bad” bacteria and yeasts we catch from other people and in the environment orRead more about 4 Tips to Choosing the Right Probiotic[…]
STRESS! The word just makes us cringe. We all know it. The horrible feeling of sinking slowly with no room to breathe. Or maybe for you, it’s the feeling of exploding anger, fear or another strong emotion. Stress is harmful to us. It feels awful and it is awful for our bodies. Stress and howRead more about Stress & Chronic Disease – Links to Flares & Disease[…]