CHECK OUT MY DELICIOUS SWEET TREAT RECIPES ON MY BLOG! “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!” We all know this poem. It is recited over and over again on the doorsteps of America, by eager costumed children on the eve of Halloween. For as long as we can remember, […]
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New research shows that IBD can be solved with Diet alone!!!
Check out this great article about how Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be greatly benefited by diet: ARTICLE ABOUT IBD & DIET
Paleo Chocolate Bread!!!
This article and recipe, written and created by Dr. Ayelet Connell, was recently published in the December issue of Natural Nutmeg Magazine. How many of us are trying to reduce our grain? It’s a tough effort for sure, particularly for those afternoon carb cravings that we get on a daily basis! It has taken […]
What to bring to a barbeque
For many of us, when we think of summer, we think of barbecues with our friends and family! Commonly, these types of events are ‘potluck’ and are filled with various grilled proteins, potato salad, corn-on-the-cob, and other tasty treats. Here is a fun and healthy drink contribution that will leave you feeling refreshed during the […]
My article in Natural Mother Magazine!
Does the vaccine controversy make you nervous? Are you uncertain about the pros and cons of vaccinating your child? Check out Dr. Ayelet Connell-Giammatteo’s article in the latest issue of Natural Mother Magazine, a digital/online magazine for natural moms, affiliated with the national Holistic Mom’s Network. This article discusses the 411 on vaccines and […]
How to Fix Your Period without Birth Control!
How many of us women have experienced symptoms associated with our periods? And how many of us have resorted to medication and other means to reduce the pain, etc.? Sometimes, the answer is simpler than we may expect… Check out the link below to read about how to make some lifestyle and diet changes […]
Can a Healthy Diet Change our Genetics?
Epigenetics– it’s a funny sounding word! The idea that what we do to our body can affect our genetics–pretty cool! Actually, the science of Epigenetics is about how genes can turn themselves on and off according to outside influence, like food for example. So let’s say that diabetes runs in my family (which it […]
Cancer Prevention with Healthy Eating!
Cancer is increasingly common today– we have all had a loved one or an acquaintance diagnosed with cancer at one point or another– maybe even ourselves. The idea that cancer could be prevented with an optimal diet may seem far-fetched, but let’s break it down… The standard American diet, which usually gets a pretty bad […]
Nana Terri’s Hearty Vegetable Soup
[Recipe Series] March weather in our nutmeg state can be varied. As the weather starts to warm up, we can still feel a bite in the air. Soups are always a nourishing way to bring warmth while still enjoying the transition into spring, through bountiful soup vegetables. The following recipe is a basic soup recipe […]
Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle to Support Fertility
Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists that over 6 ½ million women in the United States under the age of 45 have difficulty getting pregnant and over 7 million women in that age group have used infertility services. These numbers are remarkably high. In recent years, there has been a […]