My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with an article about resistance exercise. ~ Barbara Two winters ago I was finally starting to recover from the effects of non-celiac gluten sensitivity. You can read my story here. My 25-year bout of chronic fatigue was abating to the point where I felt I was ready to engage in…
Wellness
How’s Your Sleep Routine?
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish proverb I like the nighttime. I’m talking about past 12 o’clock or even 1 AM. It’s a time when everyone is asleep, and I can spend time in the quiet stillness reading and writing with no interruptions. Sometimes I…
10 Reasons Why Walking Is So Healthy
“If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong. The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is best. I have known some great walkers and had particular accounts of many more; and I never knew or heard of one who was not healthy and long lived.”…
Why Am I Soooo….Fatigued? Again!
My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with an article about adrenal fatigue and recovering from the effects of non-celiac gluten sensitivity. – Barbara Most of us who are recovering from the long-term effects of celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and other chronic illnesses know that our times of feeling well can come in cycles. Sometimes…
My Healing Green Smoothie
Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step tutorial with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie. This healing green smoothie is one of the best ways to start your day. It’s loaded with healthy organic romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, celery stalks, strawberries, an avocado, and…
Journey to Health: John’s Story
This is the first in a series of posts where we are sharing the stories of each member of The Gluten Free Homestead team. Today John is sharing his journey to health story. See his other articles here and here. Hi all! I have decided to write a history of my journey from poor health…
Gluten Free Living: Battling Cross Contamination
Why is gluten free living so tricky? Today my dear husband, John, is visiting the blog with an article about the issue of cross contamination especially with gluten containing products manufactured on shared equipment. Everyone who suffers from celiac disease has at one time or another feared that they might have ingested some gluten through cross…
Discuss: What meal have you adapted for food allergies?
I was chatting with my daughter today about activities our family enjoys together. Our favorite foods are always a part of the memorable gatherings. We have many fond memories of watching old movies and eating our favorite sandwiches, playing board games while enjoying warm brownies, inviting family and friends to scrumptious holiday feasts, and (my daughter’s…