When I was in my twenties, I spent two years on a wheat free diet (I also avoided all sugar and took therapeutic-grade probiotics). I was recovering from candida overgrowth which was caused by the large amounts of antibiotics I was given during my childhood, and a diet full of white flour and sugar.

My two-year gluten-free sugar-free diet was worth it. I completely reversed my rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and respiratory allergies. I went from having constant colds and being sick all the time with sinus infections to being vibrantly healthy again. The chronic joint pain and physical exhaustion had vanished.

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I thought I’d share a few more photos I took at the Deidre Currie Festival. That one of me, Sally Fallon and Kelly the Kitchen Kop was taken at the BBQ after the festival. It was such an honor to meet Sally Fallon. I admire her so much for everything she has done and continues [...]