Sometimes my grandmother would take leftover mashed potatoes and make pancakes out of them. They were always so good. I’d always wanted to make them myself but would never have the necessary amount of mashed potatoes on hand. When I… Continue Reading…
June 19, 2016
I’ve had another contamination issue crop up that had me dealing with symptoms and tracking down the cause for the past week and a half or so. It turned out it was another issue with my vitamins and supplements. This… Continue Reading…
June 12, 2016
I decided, in the case that I was unable to speak for myself, that I needed to be able to alert others to my food allergies, medical conditions, the medications and supplements I was taking, and other information. I use… Continue Reading…
June 5, 2016
If you have extreme gluten sensitivity and are wondering why you’re having issues that seem outside of celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it might be worth exploring other causes. One such cause may be allergic reactions to wheat, barley,… Continue Reading…
May 28, 2016
Many people going gluten-free or on other diets will advise not to eat processed foods and just eat whole foods or dishes prepared from scratch. This is definitely not bad advice. Whole foods are very nutritious and should form the… Continue Reading…
May 22, 2016
I like to see black-and-white proof of things I believe to be true in order to confirm my feelings and to prove the correctness of my feelings to others. When telling others about something that’s been done or said, I… Continue Reading…
May 15, 2016
I continue to be amazed by the things I’m discovering that are causing me issues. It’s hard at times not to deny these things and not start to think about something else possibly causing issues. It’s hard not to think… Continue Reading…
May 8, 2016
I have to admit that every time I run across someone talking about the positive aspects of living with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or a food allergy, I just want to shake my head or roll my eyes. I know… Continue Reading…
May 1, 2016
“They’re no different from cancer. Or heart disease. Or allergies. And when’s the last time you heard of anyone being judged for those?” This is a quote that appeared at the end of an article that I had read in… Continue Reading…
Information • Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements
April 23, 2016
Since my allergist discovered my low ferritin serum, I’ve been trying to figure out how to increase my intake of iron. First, I tried adding a 27 mg ferrous gluconate supplement. In the beginning, I felt great, but I later… Continue Reading…