Have you ever made the switch to a natural deodorant, only to find you break out in a rash a few weeks or months later?

I think I may have some help for you . . . 

As I sit here typing this, I’ve just passed the 7 month mark of being on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).

Holy cow! 

My initial thought when I started this back in May was that I would aim for the 2-3 month mark, hoping 1 single month would be all I need before I felt on top of the world again.

Jeez….how wrong I was.....

As you know, I’m in the midst of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).  However, I have made the decision that living the AIP life over the festive season will not preclude me from all of its deliciousness.  I’m all about self care - not deprivation! 

So with this in mind,  I have a little present for you all.

I’m sharing with you a free little book of my favourite Christmassy AIP sweet treats to help see you (and me) through the festive season. 

Merry Christmas!

Thinking about beginning or just starting out on the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP)?

One of the most daunting tasks can simply be the clearing out and restocking of your pantry with “allowable” foods. 

Where do you even start?

Right at this moment in time, I’m in the “loving and healing my gut” mindset.

Basically, I’ve been following the AIP diet since the beginning of May this year, and even though I’ve definitely felt the positive benefits of it, I have also been dealing with a few set-backs due to gut inflammation.  Why and how this is happening, I may never know, but I’m on a mission.

So what is leaky gut?

I recently discovered an AIP friendly recipe (and a beautiful blog) which had me running to the kitchen with a spring in my step and an inspired heart.

Want to get inspired too?

Are you looking for an effective AIP friendly egg substitute? 

An effective substitute for those of us either on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), or for those of you unable to tolerate chia seeds or flaxseeds. 

Well, I’m here to tell you that all is not lost.

So I went and had acupuncture. 

What I discovered on my first visit = I have a Spleen Qi Deficiency.

What the hell is that, I hear you ask?

Since saying au revoir to gluten some time ago, oats became a thing of my past, and then of course since being on AIP, using rice flakes as an alternative has also come to an sad end. 

But it's not the end of porridge.  There is a new player in town?

Apart from my obvious obsession for all things French, I have a keen and ever increasing passion for all things gut related.  Not quite in the same realm as each other, but any hoo…whatever floats your boat.

So today I'm sharing with you 6 simple, everyday tips that you can add into your day to day life to help improve you digestion and get it into a tip top working state......

Howdy all,

Just dropping by with my Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP) 4 month journey update.

When I left you last month (at the 3 month mark), I spoke about the detox type symptoms I was re-living once again from bloating to fatigue. 

So how am I feeling now .......

Constipation.  Not a fun or sexy topic, but a pretty common complaint for those of us with Hashimoto’s or other thyroid conditions. 

Even the healthiest of us can suffer constipation on occasion as a result of stress, bad food choices and traveling. 

Did you know . . .

I listened to a podcast recently. 

To be more specific – I listened to the Melissa Ambrosini podcast with Nadine Artemis, author of Holistic Dental Care:  The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums.  

Initially the topic didn’t do much for me.  It didn’t “float my boat” so to speak, but after a minute or two.....I was hooked.  Hooked so much so that I’ve now started my own little holistic at home dental care routine.....

Cinnamon.  

A powerful and magical little spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years.

It’s a spice a adore during the Winter months and thankfully, an approved food on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).

Seriously.  What can’t this little gem of spice do!

I’m talking all about alkalising foods at the moment.

What the hell are you talking about? I hear you ask . . .

Howdy all,

Just a quick little AIP progress update, now that I’m at the three month mark.  Yep, 3 months already.  Holy cow!

So how do I feel?

Feeling unsupported and alone?  Perhaps your thoughts are spacy and all over the shop with no inspiration for turning them into an outcome?  

Perhaps, just perhaps, your crown chakra is unbalanced?

I am an avid lover of Rice Malt Syrup as my sweetener of choice.  Something that should come of no surprise if you’ve tried one of my recipes.

However, being on the Autoimmune Protocol, I’ve had do say au revoir to all grains – this includes rice malt syrup.  This isn’t a bad thing though, as I get to say a big hello to honey.  In particular raw organic honey.....

So as you know, I have been living with Hashimoto’s and leaky gut for quite a number of years. 

The journey hasn’t been easy (and it still isn’t), however I’m eternally grateful for the progress I have made so far, and for the unexpected change in direction my life has taken.

I thought I might take the time to share with you where I started, what I changed in my life and where I currently am......