EASY PORK RIBS RECIPE with low histamine option Makes 3-4 servings 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 lb. pork ribs 3/4 cup water Low histamine version 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 lb. pork ribs 3/4 cup water Directions: Mix together in a s ..read more

    If you haven’t already read part 1 here.   WHAT WERE THE WORST SYMPTOMS PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY? DOES IT AFFECT ALL OF THOSE THINGS? Joe: It is all-encompassing. I can only tell you from an outside observation because I have never had it. I have only watched other people have it, which is an awful experience. The best way I could describe my observation of you and mom was this. Someone took electrical generators and placed them in your nerves and just turned them on and left them on in varying degrees usually they were on pretty high. I do not know of another good way to de ..read more

    Note: In this interview with my brother, we cover our experience with Lyme disease. . A good amount of what we talk about, is from things that happened several years ago early on in my Lyme disease journey. Because of this the situations that we talk about surrounding Lyme may not be the situation today. We also cover things from both of our perspectives and emotions which at times may not be completely factual. I also talk about family members who have had it, as it shaped has my views and experience with Lyme. BEFORE, ANY OF US GOT SICK WHEN WE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING ..read more

This recipe is my favorite gluten-free pancake recipe by far and my favorite way to eat buckwheat. Azure Standard sells hulled buckwheat groats. The hulled buckwheat does not have as bitter of flavor that regular buckwheat has. Buckwheat is a seed from the knotweed, sorrel, and rhubarb family that is gluten-free. It has the minerals magnesium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus as well as having the amino acid Lysine which is often lacking in plant foods (1). Buckwheat also has flavonoids rutin and quercitin (2)(3). GLUTEN FREE BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES Makes: 6 medium pancakes 1 cup kefir, I like fu ..read more

Their are two types of buckwheat flour that you could use for this recipe, although I find that I prefer one over the other. The first type of flour is made from whole buckwheat it includes the hull. This is the most common type you will probably find at your grocery store. It has that dark brown color and bitter flavor that most people associate with buckwheat, it also makes for a crumblier texture. The second kind is made from raw hulled buckwheat groats. That is the kind that I prefer and have used when I make this recipe. It has a slimy texture when mixed with liquids that holds gluten fr ..read more

Fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C, it contains the minerals potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and calcium. It is carminative meaning it relieves flatulence, and hepatoprotective or prevents damage to the liver. Around the world it is used for abdominal pains, stomachache, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis, and irritable colon (1). Kaempferol is also in fennel and is associated with a decrease in several types of cancer (2). FENNEL ANTIOXIDANT SALAD Makes: 2-3 servings 1 large fennel bulb 1/2 of a medium sized beet 1 small shallot Dressing: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar the juice of 1/2 ..read more

Beets are an underrated superfood. They contain the minerals calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and sodium and the vitamins C, carotene, and B complex. They stimulate bile flow and are liver-protective (1). Bile is essential for emulsifying and digesting fats so that they can be absorbed and utilized by the body. Red beets also contain betalains the water soluble pigment that makes them red are anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant that can prevent the development of cancer (2). They can also reduce blood pressure, preserve endothelial function, avert oxidative stress, and ..read more

Make sure that you crush the garlic and let sit before using. This activates an enzyme that make the organosulfur compounds more bio-available and able to withstand heat better (1). Basil Garlic Dressing Recipe Makes 1 2/3 cups. 1 cup packed fresh basil 3 cloves garlic 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon mustard 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil Cut off the tops and crush the garlic cloves and let sit for 10 minutes. Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Store in a air tight ..read more

Let's talk about energy, chronic illness, and lactic acid. Chronic fatigue, chronic illness, and achy soreness often go hand in hand. In 1931 Dr. Henry Harrower said, "The slowing of muscular chemistry causes an accumulation of muscular wastes of fatigue poisons, of which lactic acid is one that has been definitely identified." The mitochondria in your cells take the fuel from the food you digest and absorb and turn it into energy or ATP. They change fuel into energy via the Krebs cycle. Energy or ATP is essential for your body to function at optimal levels. Almost all of the energy that the ..read more

    If you haven’t already read part 1 here.   WHAT WERE THE WORST SYMPTOMS PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY? DOES IT AFFECT ALL OF THOSE THINGS? Joe: It is all-encompassing. I can only tell you from an outside observation because I have never had it. I have only watched other people have it, which is an awful experience. The best way I could describe my observation of you and mom was this. Someone took electrical generators and placed them in your nerves and just turned them on and left them on in varying degrees usually they were on pretty high. I do not know of another good way to de ..read more