Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? Have you ever gotten butterflies in your stomach before a stressful event? Those feeling aren’t just in your head (at least not entirely). Your brain is in constant communication with gut through something called the “gut-brain axis,” and this connection is a two way street. The … Read more
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Do you ever stress about what your kids are (or aren’t) eating? Do you worry that they’re missing certain nutrients because of picky eating? I feel you pain!!! Our oldest son is on the spectrum, our daughter has food intolerances and changes what she likes on a daily basis, and our youngest son has sensory … Read more
When we learned that the country would be shutting down thanks to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, my first thought wasn’t “do I have enough toilet paper” or even “how am I going to manage homeschooling and a full-time job at home.” Nope. My first thought was “how am I going to keep my little man on … Read more
When all of the hoopla with CBD oil began, I remember vowing to myself, “I will NOT give my child marijuana.” Fast forward eighteen long months and a whole lot of trial and error with improving our son’s behavior, and I found myself holding our first tiny bottle of full-spectrum hemp oil. It took a … Read more
The clock read 4:59 AM, taunting me with the fact that I still had one solemn minute before it would begin its blaring BEEP BEEP BEEP. I often wake just before my alarm, but this time I could sense something different. As I blearily rubbed my eyes, adjusting to the dark, I realized there was a … Read more
When our oldest son was born, we had all of the same hopes and dreams that most parents have for their children. Would he grow up to be a doctor, a lawyer, a musician, or a chef? We dreamed of little league games, piano recitals, trips to Disneyworld, and more. Like all new parents, none … Read more
Long before our son was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, we already knew he had some pretty major sensory processing issues. Like many other kids who struggle with sensory processing, our son had some major sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviors. Out of desperation to control his behavior and help him with emotional regulation, we stumbled across … Read more
Most women want flowers, breakfast in bed, or a day at the spa for Mother’s Day…not me. This year, my husband ordered me an at home gut microbiome test. That’s right guys…I got a poop test for Mother’s Day. No, I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was thrilled! I couldn’t wait for my kit to … Read more
I’ll never forget the time when we tried to serve our kids Pad Thai made with shirataki (low carb tofu noodles) instead of rice noodles. I figured that since Pad Thai was their favorite meal, a tiny swap wouldn’t be such a big deal. Boy was I wrong. Our daughter was only two and a … Read more
For years, I struggled with insomnia, constipation, anxiety, irritability, and frequent headaches. Like many other busy Moms, I “managed” my symptoms without ever looking into their root cause. Headaches? No problem, I’ve got an oil for that! Insomnia? I’ll use a homeopathic remedy. Constipation? My Go-Go Gummies always do the trick! I applauded myself for … Read more
I loved video games when I was younger. I mean totally loved them. I could spend hours upon hours holed up in my room absolved of all else while I immersed myself into my electronic addiction of choice. It was so unhealthy. As I got older and developed more responsibilities as a man, my inclination … Read more
When our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 6, a lot of things began to click for us about his behavior and development over the years. From day one, there were a lot of red flags in all seven sensory domains. Overall, he was a more sensitive baby. He struggled with breastfeeding, … Read more