Die off is the GAPS boogeyman. It is the dreaded unknown and cause of great concern from most clients I work with. Understandably so. But what is die off? Die off, also known as a Herxheimer reaction, is when pathogenic bacteria, fungi, protozoa (and the like) are eliminated quickly from the body. As these things… Continue reading How To Navigate Die-off on the GAPS Diet
Author: FindingForrester
I am a believer, certified GAPS coach, wife and mother, homeschooling mom, crunchy conservative, real food advocate. Contact me at: Gapstoheal@gmail.com , find me on Instagram as Findingforrester4 and purchase my 30-Day Full GAPS Meal Plan at gaps-for-you.teachable.com
Navigating the GAPS Diet: Your 30-Day Meal Guide
A rustic table displays fresh ingredients, hearty soup, and roasted vegetables ready for a nourishing meal. The GAPS diet is challenging enough without having to think through and plan out every meal. Years ago I created a 30-day Full GAPS meal plan for those trying to wade into the waters of GAPS. The meal plan… Continue reading Navigating the GAPS Diet: Your 30-Day Meal Guide
Bone Broth vs Meat Stock: Key Differences
A hearty vegetable and meat stew simmers in a rustic ceramic pot beside a sunlit kitchen window. Bone Broth is an advanced GAPS food. What that means is it is an advanced food for the gut. The gut should have nice tight junctions (not leaky) to ensure you get all the wonderful benefits out of… Continue reading Bone Broth vs Meat Stock: Key Differences
Understanding Your Body’s Mineral Needs
Our bodies are intuitive and often give us signals for what we may be needing. Many times we feel hunger pains but our bodies are telling us we are dehydrated. Likewise, craving salty things means the body is likely missing minerals. Everyone seems to be selling electrolyte drinks these days. This isn't a new idea,… Continue reading Understanding Your Body’s Mineral Needs
GAPS Legal Foods: Quick and Easy Pantry Picks
Fresh vegetables, pantry staples, sauces, herbs, and crusty bread create an inviting rustic kitchen spread. Fresh is always best. But sometimes it can really save your sanity and help you not give up on GAPS to have a few pantry staples that are GAPS legal. When you're always making meals sometimes having a jar of… Continue reading GAPS Legal Foods: Quick and Easy Pantry Picks
Eliminate Toxins: The Power of TRS for Health Restoration
TRS is a gentle heavy metal detox. It is a tasteless spray made up of filtered water and zeolite. It’s purpose is to pull heavy metals from the body. Heavy metal toxicity is linked to a myriad of health conditions (do a quick internet search). We come into contact with heavy metals constantly in our… Continue reading Eliminate Toxins: The Power of TRS for Health Restoration
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies You Can Make
I have a few go-to drinks for specific ailments. A cold and flu remedy drink that my husband calls stinky feet tea, a homemade Pedialyte that I used when my kids were little and a detox dip that I would make for Raleigh while on the GAPS diet to support him in detoxing. Stinky Feet… Continue reading Natural Cold and Flu Remedies You Can Make
How Vitamin D Keeps Your Family Flu-Free
Years ago I heard The Healthy Home Economist, Sarah Pope, make this statement and it intrigued me. The last time my family had the flu was about 11 years ago. It was brutal. We all went down like dominoes and my daughter, three at the time, needed a middle-of-the-night cool bath to bring down a… Continue reading How Vitamin D Keeps Your Family Flu-Free
Insights from Top GAPS Coaches: Transform Your Health Journey
A couple of years ago I was asked to be a contributing writer to Brainz magazine. Brainz is an online magazine with many contributing writers in their field of expertise. I wrote a couple articles for them in 2022. I’m sharing them below. How to Heal Eczema : The GAPS Diet Did Just That For My… Continue reading Insights from Top GAPS Coaches: Transform Your Health Journey
GAPS Diet: How Probiotics Heal Your Gut
Probiotics is a word everyone knows now-a-days. I've been on my own learning journey when it comes to this wide world of probiotics. GAPS has taught me a great deal about the importance of probiotics and from where it is best to get them. Overall, I prefer getting my probiotics from a variety of fermented… Continue reading GAPS Diet: How Probiotics Heal Your Gut