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The AIP Elimination Diet: A Beginner’s Guide

Published on February 4, 2023February 9, 2023 by Renee

If you’re new to the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Elimination diet, you’ve come to the right place.

I am currently in the midst of it, and here you’ll find tons of information on what to eliminate from your diet, what you can eat, recipes and meal plans, and more!

Whether you’re doing an elimination diet for health issues like me, or perhaps you’re trying to figure out food allergies and intolerances, or you simply want to detox a bit and heal and give your gut a break, this diet is for you.

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7 Best Soya Sauce Alternatives

Published on December 21, 2022February 6, 2023 by Renee

I think I may be the only one on the planet to dedicate a whole blog post on soya sauce, but if you know me, you know I LOVE soya sauce. Absolutely love it. (Maybe a little too much.)

However, when I started getting serious about my health after my diagnosis of an auto immune disease, I knew one thing I had to change was my soya sauce consumption, especially as I cut out gluten from my diet and needed an alternative. And so began my search.

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Holistic Homemaking with Lisa Clark

Published on November 24, 2021August 30, 2023 by Renee

With chronic disease and various health issues rising with each passing generation, we have to ask ourselves — why?

Lisa Clark has all the answers as she teaches holistic homemaking and eating, teaching us how to eat like our ancestors did. She runs Holistic Homemaking, a treasure trove of easy, digestible nutritional knowledge we can all understand.

I reached out to Lisa and was thrilled when she agreed to speak with me. Here, she shares why going back to basics is necessary, how to get started and her go-to meal ideas.

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What the Bible Says About Food & Healthy Eating

Published on July 6, 2021February 5, 2023 by Renee

What does the Holy Bible say about food, health and healthy eating?

Growing up I had almost zero knowledge on health and nutrition, so when my health started to suffer before I was diagnosed with my auto-immune disease several years ago, I looked to where I always go for lessons, instruction and wisdom: God’s Word.

I found a lot information on healthy eating, and it was then I subscribed to what I believe is called the “Leviticus diet”, which is basically only eating what can and cannot be eaten according to God’s law stated in Leviticus 11.

Coincidentally, a few years after, my aunt gifted me a book, What the Bible Says About Healthy Living, which was a Godsend! It was such a sweet and timely gift. The book is written by Rex Russel, M.D. in accordance to the Bible and though it was written in the early 90s, the information is timeless, since God’s way never changes, and very important for today.

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DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes

Published on April 26, 2021February 6, 2023 by Renee

Friends, let’s talk about natural, non-toxic home cleaners.

I believe it’s now common knowledge that cleaning detergents, soaps, liquids and other products available on the market today are clock-full of some of the most toxic ingredients; ingredients that can greatly affect the health and well-being of everyone in the family.

I once read that the air in our homes are up to 5 times worse than outside air thanks to all the toxic chemicals and such used in our homes — isn’t the frightening?!

The simple answer is to “go green”, however, even things labeled as “natural” and organic sometimes may not be as clean as they seem. Companies today know that “green washing” their branding and marketing claims of their products is a great way to sell more.

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7 Ways to Cure Acid Reflux Naturally

Published on March 26, 2021February 6, 2023 by Renee

GERD. Acid reflux. Reflux disease. Heartburn. Whatever you call it, it’s not exactly the most pleasant topic, but an illness that millions of people suffer from each year.

It’s an illness I know (or should I say knew) very well, so today I want to share how to cure GERD and acid reflux naturally — here’s how I did it.

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