Written by Janelle Holden “So your grandmother had lupus …” my naturopath said. “Yes,” I nodded. “She found out in her late thirties.” “And your sensitivities to gluten were high on the food allergy panel … ” she continued. Again, I nodded. She closed my file and said. “I think you [...]
How to ask the right question
Written by Janelle Holden The alarm goes off. It’s the fifth time. Instead of getting up to turn it off again you lie there thinking, “What do I have to do today?” Your work to-do list flashes through your mind. The woman you were supposed to call back yesterday. The annoying staff meeting at 10:00. [...]
The surprising game you shouldn’t play
Written by Janelle Holden So, whenever I travel I like to people-watch. It’s a little observational game I play to see if I can notice something good or unusual or unique about someone else. It also helps me get my mind off of myself and my worries and onto something more interesting. What I’ve noticed [...]
Season’s Greetings (and a little slice of heaven)
I made this video for my e-zine list, and wanted to share it with all of you too! As we celebrate the holidays, I’m wishing you and yours much joy, love, warmth, hope and peace this New Year. Today I’m sending you a video card from one of my favorite places on earth. Where is [...]
Five gift ideas for foodies
What to get your gluten-free, paleo-friendly family and friends for Christmas. Great ideas from $20 and up.
How to make your intentions stick
Written by Janelle Holden Have you ever set an intention to do something (maybe exercise more or eat better) and then watched it drift away? Maybe you lost your zing for it, or you were distracted by the many things in life that take energy away from where you want to go. If so, you’re [...]
How to keep calm and carry on
Written by Janelle Holden “I don’t need amusement parks. Living in this body is already one crazy roller coaster ride,” I said to Doug. We were taking a walk through the park, and I was working on calming down. In 24 hours my body had barely traveled farther than the grocery store, and yet my [...]
Three gluten-free electrolyte replacers
by Janelle Holden I put back the bottle of Vitamin Water on the grocery shelf in disgust. In fact, I was having a moment. Few things can trigger an onslaught of expletives in my mind like the words “natural flavors.” I’m aware that this may only be a first-world problem, but it’s fun to swear [...]
Secrets of a gluten-free baker
by Janelle Holden Frances Shaw, owner and founder of Frannie’s glutenfree muffins, knows what it’s like to discover food as medicine. Her journey to health led her to try a gluten-free diet and ultimately to starting her own business making delicious gluten-free, allergen-free muffins in the Atlanta area. You can listen to Frances’s remarkable story [...]
The biggest mistake I ever made (and a free worksheet)
by Janelle Holden The biggest mistake I ever made was thinking someone else could tell me exactly what action steps to take to lose weight, eat right, or be successful. I had a library of self-help and diet books that I would study and try to mimic the “action plans” they contained in every way [...]
