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Since writing the first article on how I healed from cervical dysplasia (CIN 2) I’ve received probably close to a thousand responses. I thought it would be a good idea to give you guys an update. In that time I’ve had two healthy, gorgeous boys. I’ve also had a several abnormal paps. I’ve bounced around from gynecologists because I haven’t yet, after 15 years of getting pap smears, found a gyno that I fully feel comfortable with and trust. This is incredibly important. This person has intimate knowledge of your vagina people! You should at the very least feel comfortable and have trust in them. The most recent abnormal pap was when I was pregnant with my second and showed low grade cells. My obstetrician suggested a colposcopy with a different doctor who would do colposcopies on pregnant women. I later found out she was recommending me to another doctor…

This is the best summer salad – it’s full of delicious, fresh summer produce. It’s healthy, gluten-free and so easy to make! Try it for your next cookout! Summer is my absolute favorite season. I love the warm weather, the long days, the beach and best of all: summer veggies! I have a big garden in my backyard and go to the farmers market in my neighborhood every Saturday. Whatever I don’t grow myself, I get from local farmers. I swear, these cherry tomatoes are so sweet they’re basically candy. This is my first year growing lettuce and it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever grown. I cut it, eat it, and a few days later there’s more. It’s so easy and fresh – I love it. Every year I also grow a ton of basil. I use it all summer long, then dry it for winter. It has a much…

These chicken and veggie kabobs are paleo, gluten-free, keto and low-carb. They take a bit of prep but are quick to cook and leave next to no mess because you’re just grilling them! Such a perfect recipe for summertime. These are the skewers I made for Father’s Day. I used herbs from my garden and they came out SO well. I’ve actually never cooked chicken and veggies together, but it worked out perfectly. These skewers were SO super simple and my husband loved them. I served them with my fancy caprese salad and some rice based spaghetti. They are the perfect summer grilling recipe! It’s a healthy dinner and the leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day. Pesto Chicken and Veggie Kabobs 2 chicken breasts2 orange or yellow bell pepper1 large red onion1/2 cup basil leaves1/3 cup olive oil1 large garlic clove1/4 cup parsley leaves6 metal or wooden skewers…

I have done several reviews on various companies, mostly meal replacement shakes. You can check out all of my reviews here, they include Beautycounter, Rodan + Fields, Beyond Meat and Arbonne. But over the last year I’ve received an incredible amount of requests to review essential oil companies. Which leads to my (mostly) unbiased review of doTERRA. My Back Story With doTERRA When doTERRA and Young Living came on the scene several years ago, I ignored it at first. I liked essential oils, but turning them into a business? That wasn’t for me. I had blogging and health coaching and programs. I wasn’t interested in selling essential oils. And then I kept seeing the stories. The “I made $100k this month from my oil business!” stories. And I got intrigued. Month after month I was seeing more and more about women making gobs of money from oils. So I set…

This fancy caprese salad is gluten-free, low carb, super easy to make and such a crowd pleaser. Try it for your next cookout or dinner party! I made this fancy caprese salad for our Father’s Day dinner. We had gone to a nice brunch earlier in the day and Scott actually told me this meal was better. I made this salad, spaghetti with homemade sauce (his favorite) and grilled chicken and veggie skewers. I have to admit, it was a damn good dinner. I prefer using buffalo mozzarella because not only is it incredibly creamy, it’s easier to digest than cow’s milk. I don’t have a dairy allergy, but with being celiac, I do have a more sensitive digestive system. I actually gave up dairy for close to a year when I was pregnant and then nursing my son (he had terrible reflux). I thought it might also help my…

A couple weeks ago my nine month-old son woke up with a tick behind his ear. We were playing in the backyard the night before and I guessed we missed it. I went into full panic mode. I am terrified of Lyme disease and living in Maryland, though less than a mile from DC, there’s still a decent amount of Lyme infested ticks. If you live in a state with a low population of Lyme infested ticks, you may not have to take these precautions. But if you live in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic, it’s worth covering your bases. I researched thoroughly and contacted two different doctors, one who specializes in Lyme. Here is the protocol I came up with. Remove the tick very carefully. I took a good pair of tweezers and clamped down as close to my son’s skin as possible. Then I firmly and swiftly removed the tick…

This Greek chicken and rice bowl is gluten-free with a paleo and keto option, easy to throw together and incredibly delicious. It’s perfect for dinner or you can meal prep it to have lunch throughout the week! This Greek Chicken and Rice Bowl recipe is great for easy meal prep and midweek work lunches! So we live in walking distance of Cava. If you’re not familiar with Cava, it’s like a Mediterranean/Greek Chipotle. And it’s AWESOME. But ya know, it costs money and they probably use industrialized oils to cook their food. That’s the thing about eating out – you never know the ingredients. So instead of spending my hard earned money on less than stellar ingredients, I decided to make my own version of their Greek chicken and rice bowl. Why you’ll love this recipe: Paleo Greek chicken and rice bowl is an awesome recipe for your healthy meal…

CBD, or cannabidiol, has grown rapidly in popularity over the last year or two. And for good reason, emerging research demonstrates its efficacy for a wide range of symptoms – from seizures to anxiety to polycystic ovarian syndrome to PTSD. As it turns out, while CBD is relatively new, there’s a significant amount of science and studies to back up just how beneficial it seems to be – with more science emerging all the time. While a wonder drug doesn’t exist, CBD is incredibly beneficial for a plethora of common ailments. What is CBD? CBD is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, which is also found in the cannabis plant, CBD does not have psychoactive properties. What are the benefits of CBD? One of the best features of CBD is that it doesn’t have just one benefit. Research has shown that it works on numerous bodily…

This pistachio keto pudding is insanely delicious. It also happens to be paleo, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and perfect for those late night sugar cravings. Curb your sugar cravings with this keto pudding recipe! Ever since I had Storm, I’ve had a bit more of a sweet tooth. I’ve never really cared much about sweets – gimme chips over chocolate any day – but once I started breastfeeding, I just had sugar cravings. Now, I’m no longer breastfeeding. It was a long, drawn-out saga that I felt really guilty about but after severe tongue and lip ties, lactation consultants, exclusively pumping around the clock, I just couldn’t do it. Not sure how I got off on a tangent about my breastfeeding struggles here. Anyway! So when I was breastfeeding I wanted ALL. THE. FOOD. It was amazing. I ate all day long and loved it. But I also ate my fair…