On May 3, 2024, I started on the Native Formulas Restore 3 program (read by Latest Fibro Update post for background on this). Earlier this week I increased the enzyme supplements to 3 as per the 45-page guide Native Formula provides, taking 2 in the morning and 1 at night.
Author: Jeri Denniston
I'm a strategic management and marketing professional with 30+ years of experience helping clients with business planning and marketing strategies. During those same 30+ years, I have suffered with fibromyalgia syndrome, having been diagnosed at a time when few doctors knew what it was. This made me an advocate for managing my health through natural means. Over time, I've learned how stress, gut health, and certain foods affect the symptoms either positively or negatively. My objective with this blog site is to share that experience and some of my favorite recipes in the hopes that other fibromyalgia sufferers and their families find the information helpful. I hope you join me on this journey.
Nightshades & Fibromyalgia: Finding Your Balance
Nightshades are a group of plants that include some familiar faces in your kitchen, like potatoes, peppers (bell peppers, chili peppers, etc.), and eggplants. These plants naturally produce chemicals called solanine alkaloids, thought to be a defense mechanism against insects.
Decoding the Product Label: Your Guide to Gluten and Potential Risks
Ever squinted at a food label, feeling lost in a sea of unfamiliar terms? You’re not alone! Navigating the world of ingredients can be tricky, especially when it comes to hidden sources of gluten and potential health concerns. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to decipher those labels with confidence.
Understanding Gluten and Its Impact on Your Health
But what exactly is gluten? Is it really the villain some make it out to be, or is it a misunderstood hero in the world of grains? To this day, more than 20 years after being diagnosed with gluten intolerance, I still get questions from friends about whether or not I can eat rice or potatoes. As much as the gluten-free lifestyle has grown, the knowledge about what foods contain gluten seems to still be a mystery.
8 Steps to a Perfect Herbed Omelet
Follow these steps to make a simple herbed omelet, something I make for myself most mornings. You can also choose to scramble the eggs instead of making an omelet. I’ll explain that as well, but the focus is on creating an omelet.