The Theoretical Lineage of Biohacking
How does biohacking relate to chaos theory? Okay, newsflash: I’m a nerd. I mean, is it fun for other people to think about the theoretical lineage of biohacking? I have no idea~. But it’s kind of thing...
View ArticleSuperfood Scavenger Salad~ (AIP & Wahlspaleo+)
Hunter. Gatherer. Scavenger. This salad returns us to our roots by encouraging scavenging (also called wildcrafting) as a way to reintroduce wild superfoods into the living process. Though a farmer’s...
View ArticleCreate your own Wellness Wheel
A Wellness Wheel contains six or more domains that, when combined, comprise the elements of well-being. There are core domains of wellness that we all share, but using these common elements you can...
View ArticleBiohacking Update (& a New Hypothesis)
Matthew has been on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) for 18 months. 17 of those have been low-FODMAP. For the last 2 months, he’s been doing the most extreme low-FODMAP AIP variation yet: a gut-healing...
View ArticleHow to Change~
Change is hard. We like our habits. We like the safety they provide. Even when they make us sick. We like comfort. Even when our comforts lead to illness (& discomfort). Change is hard. And...
View ArticleGremolata~Pesto (AIP & low-FODMAP)
One good sauce. Is all you need. To uplift your healing protocol. Or the haiku version: One good sauce is all you need, to rock (& heal) on the AIP~ Gremolata~Pesto This could be your one sauce....
View ArticleThe Ultimate AIP Zucchini Recipe Round~Up
Spaghetti Bolognese by Healing Family Eats It’s zucchini time in the Northern hemisphere~. Zucchini is a thoroughly versatile vegetable. And one of the easiest to digest, making it an excellent choice...
View ArticleChronic Illness (& the ‘Stockdale Paradox’)
Matthew’s ex-doctor once sat us down & told us: “I don’t think you realize that Matthew has a debilitating, life-long, chronic illness that he will never recover from. There is every reason to...
View ArticleForce Field Analysis~
A force field analysis will enable you to bring all your Jedi powers to bear on your process of change. I’ve written about it before, but it deserves a post of its own. Let the Force be with you~...
View ArticleBiohacking Tip #5: Create Your Theory of Change
This post outlines 4 steps for develop a personal theory of change using the wellness wheel. They are: Choose a wellness wheel; Define peak wellness; Create interim goals; & Design your...
View ArticlePacific Salmon Grilled Panini (AIP & WahlsPaleo+)
I made a wonderful discovery. It turns out an excellent quality sockeye salmon and avocado, combined, is reminiscent of a subtle and beautiful quality cheese. Like something handcrafted in an idyllic...
View ArticleThe Origin of Illness (the Microbiome~)
My understanding of the microbiome is evolving. New research is surfacing almost every day. Some of it I don’t fully comprehend. Most recently, I’ve been reading David Perlmutter’s Brain Maker, which...
View ArticleGinger-Ale for Adults (AIP & low-FODMAP)
There’s two variations here. Ginger Ale. For adults. And Anti-inflammatory Ginger Ale. For everybody~. Ginger is a natural digestive tonic and an effective treatment for nausea. My husband Matthew has...
View ArticleBiohacking Tip #6: What’s Actionable?
Last week I considered the Origin of Illness. I made a system map, to portray the role of the microbiome in our health. That map ended up being a crazy bunch of interacting elements, linked by a tangle...
View ArticleZucchini & Carmelized Turmeric (AIP)~
There’s a zucchini theme emerging here. And not just because it’s summer~. Why We Eat So Much Yellow Zucchini Matthew started Aglaée Jacob’s gut healing protocol (as described in her book Digestive...
View ArticleThe Microbiome: the Protocol
Some of my favorite Healers & Optimizers, from the top, left to right: Angie Alt, Chris Kresser, Sarah Ballantyne, my husband Matthew~, Eileen Laird, Terry Wahls, Dave Asprey, Mickey Trescott &...
View ArticleHeavenly Slow-Cooker Pork Belly with Radish Hash
Waking up in the morning to the heavenly smell of bacon. That you didn’t have to cook. It’s almost like having one of those mythological ever-happy 1950’s housewives doing magical things in your...
View ArticleThe Microbiome: The Protocol II
Part one of this post looked at stress management, diet, sleep and physical activity. In this post we’ll survey the other elements of the microbiome protocol: Drugs; Caffeine; Chemicals; Environment;...
View ArticleGuacamole with Blueberries & Cucumber Chips (AIP)
I have a challenge for you. Here it is. The petra8paleo summer of 2015 challenge: Find a side quicker & better than this one~. This is the quickest & best side that I know of. And while I’m...
View ArticleHealing Autoimmune
We all want to be healed. It’s natural. Suffering may be the path to enlightenment, but most of us will avoid it if we can. More and more people are choosing a healing path, the Autoimmune Protocol...
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