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How much did it cost? $11,395. It could have since increased. Which doctor did you go to? Dr. Bednar is Charlotte, NC. Did you travel? Yes, I flew there from DC. It’s a short flight. Where did you stay? The Hampton Inn. At the time there was a shuttle between the hotel and the doctor’s office, though I’m not sure the hotel still offers this service. They dropped me off and picked me up. The rooms are equipped with full kitchens and refrigerators which was essential for me. How long did you stay? I arrived Tuesday night and left Friday morning. Did someone travel with you/is this required? Yes and yes. You need someone with you the first 24 hours to help you around, administer medicine and just be there in case of emergency. You can hire one of the nurses for this, but I forced my friend Joël to…

I have treated my own anxiety with a combination of exercise, journaling, brain rewiring, meditation, sleep and diet. I eat these five foods daily to improve anxiety and they have made a massive difference in my mood and overall brain function. Before you think anxiety is just genetic, that you are broken or that something is wrong with you – I’m here to tell you that you are not broken, you are not beyond repair, you are not only worthy of healing – you’re capable of it. Did you know that what you eat has a profound impact on your mood? Or that the gut is the second brain? Or that even simply dehydration can negatively impact the brain? Listen, there is SO much you can do to feel better. And for me, that starts with what I’m eating. The gut is the second brain, Science is just beginning to…

These Asian chicken wings are only five ingredients plus they’re gluten-free, keto, paleo and super healthy! Ya’ll. I hate Buffalo sauce. Like it is just NOT good. It’s sour, there is no real depth of flavor, there’s no garlic or onion flavor. And to be honest I’d eat garlic in my pancakes I love it so much. I know everyone loves Buffalo sauce. But I’m not on the Buffalo sauce train. Especially after making these super easy Asian chicken wings, which are SO GOOD. See how beautiful they are? I served this up with some jasmine rice and a side of sautéed bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. Tons of veggies and the whole meal was packed with delicious Asian flavor. I love trying to come up with Asian dishes. They’re just so damn healthy if you use the right ingredients. Health Benefits: This recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, low-carb, paleo,…

This pumpkin pecan cobbler is paleo, gluten-free, totally delicious and perfect for fall! I have a confession to make: I kind of hate pumpkin. I don’t like pumpkin pie. I don’t drink pumpkin spice lattes. And I don’t add pumpkin to my daily smoothie once August 15th rolls around and the cans show up in Whole Foods. But every year I’m determined to make a pumpkin dessert that I actually enjoy consuming. This might be that. First, mix your pumpkin, sugar and eggs together. For this round I made pumpkin bars (see below), but if you’re just doing cobbler, omit flour. Spread it on the bottom of a parchment lined pan. Melt the butter, sugar and pecans. Top the pumpkin with the pecans and bake! Top with ice cream! I looove pecans so I figured adding some caramelized pecans on top wouldn’t hurt. Bonus: they totally made this dish. And…

After seeing some emerging details about this program, I’m totally horrified that women are investing thousands in such a dangerous program. So here is an unbiased review of All In by Teddi Mellencamp. Listen, I watch Housewives. Beverly Hills is not and has never been at the top of my list. Let’s be honest, they just can’t keep up with New York. Last night I got sucked into Emily Gellis Lande’s Instagram about All In by Teddi Mellencamp. I wasn’t familiar with the program and I was shocked to see so many women sharing horror stories. My shock turned to anger when I saw that Teddi is now promoting her program for postpartum mothers. As a mother myself, that anyone would promote this starvation diet to a woman in her most vulnerable time is sickening. For the record, I have some several unbiased reviews on various programs, meal replacements and…

This easy chicken and veggie green curry is paleo, keto, gluten-free and crazy good. It’s perfect for meal prep and tastes better the next day! I’ve been craving warmer, spicier dishes lately. Maybe it’s because fall has already seemingly visited DC and it’s only August. It’s raining consistently and it’s often in the 60s. I’m not ready for it because I’m a summer lover through and through, but I do love a big bowl of warm, spicy, flavorful curry. I got some really beautiful Asian eggplant from the farmers market and paired it with eggplant I grew in my backyard. I LOVE eggplant. You can add any veggies you like. Bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms would be brilliant in this dish. I found half a bag of broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix in my freezer, so I tossed that in. Then I topped with 1lb of chicken breasts from my…

This summer pasta salad is gluten-free, dairy free, easy to throw together and insanely delicious! It’s the perfect side dish for summer and goes great at a cookout or barbecue! I think I’ve come up with the most perfect pasta salad. Truth be told, I make a lot of pasta salad. It’s my summer staple. Anytime we’re invited to a cookout or if we’re hosting one, my husband inevitably says, “What are you making? Let me guess. It is f*cking pasta salad again?!” Don’t let him fool you. We love pasta salad. And he normally eats most of it. Also don’t be deterred by the f word. We think it’s funny to jab each other and have been doing so for nearly ten years. This is an Italian style pasta salad, minus the Italian dressing. Trust me, fresh herbs and good olive oil are SO MUCH BETTER. I like to…

As a holistic nutritionist that focuses on ancestral eating, avocado oil has never been my favorite. Through and through, I’m an olive oil kind of gal. It is backed not just by thousands of years of use, but also by legitimate scientific studies that display its numerous benefits (see studies here). Avocado oil, on the other hand, is a relatively newer item. The FDA has not yet established standards for it, thus making it harder to identify brands that supply a less than stellar product. I recently discovered a study out of UC Davis that found that a whopping 82% of avocado oil on the market is either rancid or adulterated. But before we dive into that, let’s talk a bit about avocado oil itself. Is avocado oil healthy? Generally speaking, yes. Avocado oil is high in monounsaturated fat, more specifically is it made up of roughly 70% oelic acid.…

These fool-proof gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and so delicious you’d never know there was no gluten! My husband *loves* chocolate chip cookies. Like no shit, who doesn’t? But he takes it to another level. If I make these, the entire dozen is gone within 8 hours. It’s a real problem. This is why I don’t often make chocolate chip cookies. Because my cookie monster of a husband will devour them all. They look good though, right? I can’t really blame him. I have perfected these gluten-free chocolate cookies and it’s so easy to make using gluten-free or even paleo flours. Flour options: I use this blend of 1 to 1 gluten-free flour, but you could also use these: almond flourcashew flour1 to 1 grain-free paleo flour Sugar options: I use this coconut sugar, but you can use what you have or any of these: regular white…