After months of feeling bloated, foggy, and tired, I learned through IgG and IgE testing that my body was reacting to certain foods and struggling with gut inflammation. I started a personalized healing plan focused on whole foods, gut support, and reducing inflammation. By eliminating my trigger foods, prioritizing protein and vegetables, and adding key supplements, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again, clearer, lighter, and more balanced from the inside out.
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Listening to My Body: My IgG and IgE Testing Journey
After months of feeling foggy, bloated, and tired no matter how much I slept, I turned to The Wellness Way in Green Bay to look deeper. Imaging revealed intestinal inflammation, and IgG/IgE testing uncovered food sensitivities that were silently draining my energy. I made simple but powerful diet and supplement changes, and it’s already changing how I feel.
đź’š Learn what IgG and IgE tests actually mean, how to identify your triggers, and why healing from the inside out can make all the difference.
Aging Out of Foster Care: What Happens When the System Stops at 18
When people think of foster care, they often picture little kids waiting for homes. But there’s another side of the story that rarely gets told, what happens when those kids grow up and the system lets go. Every year in the United States, more than 20,000 young adults “age out” of foster care when theyContinue reading “Aging Out of Foster Care: What Happens When the System Stops at 18”
The Truth About Fostering Teens: What I Wish More People Knew
When most people think of foster care, they picture toddlers or young children, but the reality is that nearly one in three kids in foster care is a teenager. Despite that, teens are often the least likely to find stable placements or permanent families. According to national data, over 20,000 youth age out of fosterContinue reading “The Truth About Fostering Teens: What I Wish More People Knew”
🎙️ Behind the Mic: Why I Said Yes to Talking About Foster Care
When I first got the invitation to join Guardian’s Mind, Body, Wallet podcast for an episode about foster care, I felt both excited and humbled. Talking about fostering is something deeply personal to me. It’s not just something we did; it’s something that forever changed who I am and how I see the world. OurContinue reading “🎙️ Behind the Mic: Why I Said Yes to Talking About Foster Care”
Life Lately: A Family Update from the Heart
It feels like life has been moving at full speed lately, the kind of season where every time I blink, another milestone has passed. I’ve been meaning to sit down and share what’s been going on with our family, but between work, school, travel, and all the transitions, time has had a way of slippingContinue reading “Life Lately: A Family Update from the Heart”
When It Takes a Village: Our First Surrogacy Story
Our surrogacy journey began back in 2016, during a time when our hearts were full and our home felt complete. We had four wonderful children and didn’t plan to grow our family any further—but something within me kept stirring. I’ve always loved being pregnant, and after some reflection, I realized that maybe I could useContinue reading “When It Takes a Village: Our First Surrogacy Story”
Sourdough Love: Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon, Blueberry Lemon, & Pepperoni Pizza Loaves
Lately, it feels like everyone is hopping on the sourdough bandwagon—and honestly, I love it. Sourdough is gut-healthy, it’s got such a great chew and flavor, and it’s so versatile. It does take some time to get the hang of it, and yes, it’s time-consuming, but it’s absolutely worth it once you get into theContinue reading “Sourdough Love: Jalapeño Cheddar Bacon, Blueberry Lemon, & Pepperoni Pizza Loaves”
Making Homemade Butter: Simple, Delicious, and Kid-Approved
We’ve been trying to make more of our food from scratch lately—not just for health reasons, but to help teach the kids the value of slowing down and learning where our food comes from. There’s something really special about taking the time to make things with your own hands, and butter turned out to beContinue reading “Making Homemade Butter: Simple, Delicious, and Kid-Approved”
Quick + Healthy Weeknight Dinner: Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry
Tonight’s dinner was a hit in our house—Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry! This is one of those easy, go-to meals that checks all the boxes: healthy, simple, and full of flavor. I whipped up a quick sauce using chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and oyster sauce. It’s savory with a touch of richnessContinue reading “Quick + Healthy Weeknight Dinner: Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry”
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