Category Archives: GAPS Basics

3 Important Reasons to Jump on the Heal Your Gut Bandwagon

September 22, 2016GAPS Basics, MusingsStarlene

Do you see yourself above? Shoulder pain? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Headache? Leg aches? Stomachache? If you've been following my blog for awhile you know that I embarked on my gut healing journey in December 2009. I have had a lot of health improvements in these last few years,… Read the rest

Review: GAPS Starter Package by Health, Home & Happiness

November 29, 2015GAPS Basics, Product ReviewsStarlene

Getting started on GAPS can seem like a daunting task. But the trick is like they say JUST DO IT! When I began in December 2009, I read Dr. Natasha's book twice, then jumped in with both feet. I started with the full GAPS list of allowable foods and after… Read the rest

Baby Steps for Getting Started on GAPS

April 27, 2013GAPS BasicsStarlene

It seems to be that GAPS has a reputation for being super hard. It really doesn't have to be. Dinner can be as simple as roast beef, green beans with butter, a little dish of sauerkraut on the side, and a cup of broth (meat, vegetable, fat, ferment, broth). Really.… Read the rest

How to Rid Your Home of GAPS Illegal Foods

July 2, 2012GAPS BasicsStarlene

Hopefully your whole family is going on GAPS, because this will be the easiest for everyone concerned. If not I will share some ideas on how we have dealt with this problem. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first thing you should do is to print out the list of… Read the rest

What To Do When You Have a Slip

January 10, 2010GAPS Basics, MusingsStarlene

You had a “slip”… Okay… get up, dust yourself off and keep going. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here are the steps I try to follow when I've made a mistake and ate something I shouldn't have. Step 1: Forgive First thing you have to do is forgive yourself. I… Read the rest