Hello Friends! To keep things light this week before Christmas, I will refrain from my detailed science posts (but they are coming!) and focus on some general tips we all can benefit from in our journey of living a healthy and fun life. Some of us are better than others are at prioritizing our self […]

Happy Friday, Friends!  The weekends lately for me have meant one thing…SPIN class. Russ and I have been on a spin class craze. Since I developed a slight bulging disc in my back–I have had to back off my running. Cutting back on running, of course, is so very sad for me…but when one door […]

Four ingredient homemade peppermint patties! This delectable treats are low FODMAP & gluten free for those with food intolerance.

Holy yum! Pizzelle cookies are so delicious, pretty and remind me of the holiday season!My mom used to make these when I was in high school. She worked in my high school, working with individuals with developmental disabilities. She was perfect at this job. My mom had 9 children herself…and was a very chill and […]

What is constipation? And, how can we manage it better.

We are all about the holidays in my house…the tree is up and decorated, the “blow up snowman family” is out on the lawn, and my mom’s hand-painted snowman is adorning our front door. Are you, too, in full holiday mode?  I looooove this festive time of year. My favorite holiday traditions include: inviting my […]

Understanding the role of a GI psychologist in managing symptoms of IBS from gut directed hypnotherapy, diaphragmatic breathing and much more.

Embrace good self care during the holiday season.

Ginger and spice and everything nice. These low FODMAP gingerbread whoopie pies filled with lactose free cream cheese are ready for your holiday spread!