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How Does One Family Go GAPS? – One Pot of Soup at a Time
How Does One Family go GAPS? – One Pot of Soup at a Time By Ronit Feinglass Plank (bio below) Well, it’s happened. I, a former vegan, have animal parts in my refrigerator. Seriously, there are all kinds in there: steaks, turkey breasts, lamb shanks, fish filets, sausage, ribs, I’m even thinking about getting a…
Read MoreHealing Your Gut Series: GAPS Can Heal the Whole Family! Not Just Eczema
Our Healing Your Gut series continues, take a look at past posts here. Gut Healing Series: Learn How GAPS Can Heal the Whole Family! Not Just Eczema. By Sally Gray ND (Bio below) The GAPS Protocol – A Profoundly Nutrient Dense & Healing Protocol to Remedy Common Chronic Health Issues The GAPS (Gut &…
Read MoreGAPS Diet Q&A
Are you thinking of trying the GAPS diet? Do you wonder how you will get your family on board? Or are you on the GAPS diet and have questions? Get all of your questions answered LIVE with Jennifer Scribner at our LIVE Facebook Chat session Wed. May 21st 8-9PM EST https://www.facebook.com/theeczemacompany LIVE Facebook Q&A with @jenscribner…
Read MoreHealing with the GAPS Diet – Intro Recap
We are finished with GAPS Intro (follow our journey here) and have been for some time, I just couldn’t find the time to sit down for this recap. When we officially finished Intro I was so put off by how little I personally accomplished on the diet, that I went on a binge fest –…
Read MoreAre Escalating Food Sensitivities Hampering Your Life? A GAPS Story
You’ve read some of our updates on the GAPS diet, so for another perspective here is another story from a Certified GAPS Practitioner about her patient’s journey to healing. While the patient has seen improvements, she remains on the diet in hopes of one day being completely healed. Only time will tell how it will…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Healing with the GAPS Diet (Day 44)
I’m really not sure where to begin as it’s now been one month since my last update and a lot has happened. To follow along on our GAPS journey, visit this page. Updates: Tristan and I are both in stage 4. This diet has become all-consuming – I literally eat, sleep, and breath this diet.…
Read MoreAn INTRO to Healing with the GAPS diet (Day 15)
So, we’ve survived the first 15 days of the GAPS intro. Tristan is in stage 3. I am in stage 2 still. You can read more about why we’re trying the GAPS diet to attempt to heal my son’s body of allergies, asthma, and eczema here. And you can follow along with our GAPS Intro…
Read MoreHealing with the GAPS Diet – INTRO (Day 1)
So, I’ve heard about the GAPS diet (Gut & Psychology Syndrome) for several years now. People that have followed it claim they’ve cured many of their and their children’s chronic ailments and diseases, usually of the autoimmune family. Yes, I said CURED. I knew when first hearing about the GAPS diet, that we just weren’t…
Read MoreMagnesium for Eczema: What’s the Connection?
Did you know that a lack of magnesium can play a vital role in your eczema flareups? We asked Dr. Dendy Engelman, board-certified dermatological surgeon at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, to explain more about the connection and benefit of magnesium for eczema. And she has some pretty great tips, including bathing in Epson salt for…
Read MoreHow to Treat Scaly Eczema
By Laura Dolgy (bio below) If you’ve ever experienced extremely thick, dry skin that resembles a “crocodile” feel to it, then this post is for you. This week, we’re sharing our top recommendations for treating scaly eczema. The first step in treating your scaly eczema is using a proper natural cream or balm that can…
Read MoreMaking the Switch: Becoming Vegan to Relieve Your Eczema
Although we often discuss several tips and resources for healing eczema, one of the most important things we touch on again and again is that inflammation usually cannot be 100% cured until we heal from the inside out. Sometimes this means conducting an elimination diet, and other times it’s about changing your entire diet. We’ve discussed…
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Eczema? Studies About Probiotics and Eczema Indicate Yes!
By Sabra Way (bio below) Can probiotics help eczema? Which kind should you take? Should it be Lactobacillus paracasei or Lactobacillus fermentum? What are CFU’s (colony forming units) and how long should you take them? Let’s look at a few studies using probiotics and eczema to really understand if probiotics can help eczema!
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