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Gluten-free Diet
A gluten-free diet is only one part of a healthy lifestyle. The Primal Lifestyle is a holistic approach to health. This means thinking about health as a big picture.
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TAPASFORLIFE
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Migraine I Don’t Have Time For You!
Photo by Anh Nguyen on UnsplashMigraines. Who really has time for them?No one, Right!This morning, I woke up with a migraine and I had a lot of computer work to do. That is not a great combination, that's for sure! Since I have Celiac Disease, I am diligent to avoid anything that may cause a flare up or lead to a leaky gut. This is why I learn toward natural therapies and prevention before reaching for a bottle of ibuprofen.Here's a little background on migraines and headaches to help you understand the best approaches to take to treat your headache and even prevent future occurrences.Common Headache TriggersA headache is a signaling…
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My Primal Go To Essential Oil
Lemon Essential OilEssential Oils are rapidly gaining popularity. You can find them for sale in grocery stores, online and through several network marketing companies. When purchasing essential oils, always make sure of its quality. You get what you pay for and cheap and diluted essential oils will not give you the health benefits pure oils are known to have.So, how do essential oils play into the Primal Lifestyle?The Primal Lifestyle is a holistic approach to health. It is not just about your diet and exercise, but also encompasses all the body's systems. Any health technique that can help you maintain an optimally functioning system can be beneficial in the Primal Lifestyle.The holistic…
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How to Have a Successful Primal Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Yay. It is my favorite holiday. You might ask why. I love getting together for a feast but I also like taking time out to reflect on all the blessings we have in our lives. One of the my blessings is Celiac Disease. Yes, you read that right. I consider it a blessing. It has freed me from the small confines that the SAD (Standard American Diet) tend to restrict us to. A whole new world of foods has been brought to my attention. My hope is that I can bring others thinking around to this attitude of gratitude as well. With Thanksgiving focused…
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6 Tips to Success in Transitioning to a New Dietary Lifestyle
In society today, there are so many different diets being pushed on us. No matter which one you choose to follow, they all present challenges. These challenges are what cause people to quit and go back to their old habits. A shift in your mindset to making it a lifestyle will make a world of difference.I have found a few key steps to help make a successful transition into a new dietary lifestyle.6 Keys to Success Pantry Sweep- The very first thing you need to do is clean your pantry, refrigerator, and shelves of SAD (Standard American Diet)foods. By eliminating these from your house, you remove the temptation to 'cheat'. For…
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Traveling Gluten Free and Grain Free, No Problem!
Traveling with food intolerance can create many challenges and is one of the biggest headaches we have to face. With a little forethought and good planning, your road trips can be painless, well as far as eating goes that is. The best thing you can do to avoid problems is to be well prepared. The first step in becoming prepared is planning ahead and avoiding the problems in the first place. It all begins with your destination. Are you visiting relatives/friends, camping, or staying in a hotel/resort? In this article I will provide you with some tips for road trips that can take the headache out of your journey.​Staying with relative/friend:…
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Paleo All Purpose Flour
When people go grain free they may lament over not being able to have breads and bakery items any more. Thankfully that is not true. Although it is a bit different to use the flours in a paleo flour mix, you can enjoy the same things you have grown up eating. I think it makes better pancakes than our gluten free all purpose flour. They turn out a beautiful golden brown and look just like glutinous pancakes. So you might ask, what is in a paleo all purpose flour? It is actually really simple.Just 4 ingredients. Almond flour Coconut flour Arrowroot Tapioca starch There are some commercially sold paleo…
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Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
The first step in becoming gluten free is to get rid of gluten containing foods. The most effective way is to remove all grains. That can be a very daunting process for most people. Taking smaller, gradual steps to being grain free may bring you the most success. It has taken me over 8 years to get there, so don’t worry if this is the route you choose. In those 8 years, I learned how to eat a strict conventional gluten free diet (still eating grains). My husband and I came up with a great gluten free flour recipe that could replace regular flour one-to-one. One of the great…
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Grain Free Baking Powder
Baking Powder, a simple baking ingredient, right? We shall see. Numerous people with Celiac disease and gluten intolerance find they are still reacting to their foods even while eating a strict gluten free diet. I was on a strict gluten free diet for over 8 years and still was not finding much relief from my symptoms. It can be a frustrating spot to be in. Many have found more success and better health when they eliminate all grains. I have learned through lots of study and research that grains can illicit the same kind of response on the immune system as gluten does. (But that’s for a different post) Eliminating…
