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Wellness Articles by Terri
Evidence-based, health and wellness articles and resources you can trust. Connect the dots between Scripture, science, and your health to reclaim your health and take back your life.

Healthy or Just Hype? Debunking Food Marketing Claims
Think “heart-healthy” cereal can cure your cholesterol? Think again—food marketing might be fooling you and your doctor. I nearly spit out my tea reading about a woman bragging that her doctor is “letting” her fix her cholesterol with oatmeal and Cheerios. While I’m...

How Sleep Affects Health: Surprising Links from New Research
How sleep affects health is more far-reaching than most people realize. New science reveals it impacts not just your brain and energy, but pain levels, mood, and even chronic conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. So, if you’ve ever wondered why a few bad nights...

How to Healthify Comfort Food Without Losing Love or Flavor
Tender pot roast with carrots and potatoes, warm rolls, and fresh, homemade pie—few things comfort quite like the familiar flavors of home. When you healthify comfort food recipes, you savor the nostalgia of family tables and heartwarming suppers—without guilt or...

The Truth About GMO Foods and Health Risks | AIRD Series #6
GMO foods and their health risks are hotly debated topics. While marketed as innovation, GMOs raise serious concerns about their long-term impact on human health. If you’re wondering whether GMOs could be sabotaging your gut health, overall well-being, and our...
Anti-Inflammatory Recipes by Terri
Delicious, nutritious, and anti-inflammatory recipes. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, and peanut-free as well as many Paleo and Autoimmune (AIP) compliant recipes.

Fennel and Orange Smoothie (Non-Dairy, Calcium-Rich)
Make a dairy-free, calcium-rich fennel & orange smoothie with spinach, almond milk, and pea protein—bright, sugar-free, and ready in 5 minutes.

Creamy, Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
Make creamy, old-fashioned homemade ice cream that’s allergy-friendly and customizable into fun flavors like peach, berry, or chocolate.

Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Tart Cherries
Discover this anti-inflammatory salmon quinoa bowl with tart cherries and greens—an easy, healthy dinner that supports restful sleep.

Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise: Classic and Egg-Free Recipes
If you’ve struggled to find a healthy store-bought mayonnaise with clean ingredients, search no more. These healthy homemade mayonnaise recipes check all the boxes for health and ease of preparation. In contrast, most store-bought options are packed with seed oils and...
Media Articles & Podcast Appearances
Evidence-based articles written for media outlets, covering medical conditions, functional medicine approaches, gut health, inflammation, and prevention. Links open on external sites.

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Nearly 2 million Americans live with ulcerative colitis, an autoimmune form of inflammatory bowel disease that inflames the colon and can cause abdominal pain, urgency, and bloody diarrheal. Click here to read the full article on The Epoch Times.

Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
More than half of Americans over 60 develop small pouches in the colon (diverticula). When these pockets become inflamed or infected, it’s known as diverticulitis. Click here to read the full article on The Epoch Times.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which may affect up to 17 percent of the global population, is becoming more recognized due to its connection with long COVID. Click here to read the full article at The Epoch Times.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Mysterious Disease Often Missed, Here Are Solutions
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) has been underrecognized despite affecting 17 percent globally. However, it is now gaining attention due to its long-COVID connection. Click here to read the full article on The Epoch Times.