Tag Archives: crohn’s
Green Smoothie Extravaganza
Finally, the long-requested post on the famous Zest for Life Today green smoothie – one of the secrets to my vibrant health and ability to live life to the fullest. I’ve posted versions of this recipe many times on facebook and in my newsletters, and it’s time make it official here on the blog! This [...]
Paleo “Pizza” (grain-free, dairy-free, vegetarian)
I’m doing this whole paleo thing for 6 weeks. Today is day 5. The goal is to starve the candida in my gut so that my immune system will relax. This is good news, really. Finally, after years of dealing with the symptoms (digestive discomforts like gas, bloating, cramping, pain, malabsorption, etc.) of Crohn’s Disease, [...]
Why I’m a health coach…and the story of the colonoscopy
Tomorrow I will be drinking only clear liquids and not eating anything. In the evening, I will drink a gallon of a fluid that will flush my system, leaving my colon completely empty. Why, you may ask, would I do this? It’s certainly not pleasant! Well, you see, I have Crohn’s Disease, and I’m overdue [...]
Zest for Life Today’s Guide to Holiday Health
This season is one of celebrations! We have so much to be grateful for, and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to gather with family and friends to enjoy the richness of our lives. With all the parties and special events, it can be easy to overindulge and exhaust ourselves. Soon we’re just hoping to [...]
