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Homeopathy for Autism

2013-06-19T22:17:59Z

We’ve been using homeopathy to treat my daughter’s delays and symptoms left over after we stopped the GAPS diet. We’ve been working with Alan Freestone, a homeopath in the UK, via skype and even ordering remedies from his trusted source in the UK. While we saw tons of healing on the GAPS diet, after her [...]

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Avocado-Salmon Wraps: A Simple Lunch Idea

2013-06-14T14:52:54Z

We made this simple lunch the other day and it was so easy and pretty that I had to take a picture. I used organic wheat tortillas here, but you can use coconut flour crepes (recipe below from the grain free meal plans) Salmon Avocado rolls 2 ten-inch tortillas 1 avocado, mashed 2 ounces smoked [...]

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I Healed My Dairy Allergy in 6 Weeks with the GAPS Diet

2013-06-13T17:47:06Z

When we started GAPS, I knew we were a GAPS family, but I was primarily doing the diet for my daughter with autism. Because she was only 3, I felt like I should do the diet right alongside her to make sure I felt okay on the diet and I could relate to what [...]

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Date Paste: Simple Homemade Sweetener for GAPS

2013-06-08T15:59:04Z

Date Paste Recipe Sharp kitchen scissors can be used to snip up the dates into the blender or food processor bowl. 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup water Juice of 1 lemon Puree all ingredients until well combined. Store covered in the fridge, and use within 1 week. This recipe is from [...]

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Amino Acids for Autism and General Moods

2013-06-05T17:30:59Z

I started my amino acid journey by desperately scanning the ‘depression’ section of the supplement shelves of Montana Harvest in Billings, Montana. (I was having some major stress in my life at the time). With a wiggling toddler on my hip, I grabbed a bottle of True Calm and a few different herbal remedies and [...]

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Why Everyone Needs to Read the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Book

2013-06-03T17:26:41Z

I’ve never met anyone who read the GAPS book that felt like it was a waste of time. Even if you aren’t struggling with a chronic health condition, trying to heal autism, or dealing with mental illness, the knowledge available in the GAPS book is indispensable. The book isn’t just for people who want to [...]

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Oil Cleansing Method (face washing with olive, coconut, and castor oil)

2013-06-01T14:00:11Z

The oil cleansing method is a method of washing your face with oil, not stripping it off with harsh cleansers. You moms might relate, but I haven’t consistently washed my face at night since I was childless and had teenage acne. When I do have makeup to take off (see homemade makeup remover here, but this [...]

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Whey Free Sauerkraut for GAPS Intro

2013-06-01T03:26:29Z

Sauerkraut is a super healthy inexpensive food. Since it’s cultured, beneficial bacteria are plentiful (like yogurt), it’s dairy free for those sensitive to dairy, and the culturing also makes the cabbage easier to digest and absorb vitamin C from. This kraut is raw, so it contains the live cultures and enzymes that pasteurized kraut from [...]

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The Benefit of Letting Your Children Become Bored

2013-05-30T20:02:30Z

In this structured world with hundreds of activities aimed at helping children learn and experience life, does it shock you that I intentionally schedule in some time for my children to be bored? I try to be an intentional parent- my goals include making sure that my children know they are loved and that I [...]

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When the GAPS Diet Isn’t Working

2013-05-29T18:19:27Z

A reader asks: “I would love to hear more about factors to consider for when GAPS is not working. I added in quinoa and sweet potatoes due to hunger energy issues while nursing.” There are a few reasons why GAPS might not be working for you, I’ll outline below and provide possible solutions. You’re [...]

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