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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.
The Health Benefits of Music for the Brain, Body, and Spirit
The health benefits of music were on my mind as I shopped for my mother’s birthday gift. Hoping familiar songs might brighten her days in memory care, I bought her a CD player and a collection of oldies, since she can no longer use streaming devices. When my uncle was...
Food Sensitivity Testing: What Your Allergist May Be Missing
You're doing everything right. You eat reasonably well, you exercise, you get eight hours of sleep. But something is still off. Maybe it's the brain fog that shows up for no clear reason, the bloating that never fully resolves, the fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, or...
5 Reasons to Take Your Shoes Off at the Door
Do you have a “take your shoes off at the door” rule at your house, or do your shoes follow you through the house? Years ago, I learned in my master’s program that it’s a good idea not to wear outdoor shoes indoors. Sadly, I can’t say we always do that at home. We’ve...
Mindset and Health: The Missing Link
They may seem unrelated, but mindset and health are deeply intertwined. In fact, every essential guide I write for The Epoch Times includes a section on mindset. It doesn't matter whether the topic is gut dysbiosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, or neuropathy....
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.
Gluten-Free Tabbouleh for Gut Health
Gluten-free tabbouleh should taste like a summer salad, not a substitute: bright with lemon and packed with parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomato. In this version, millet replaces traditional bulgur wheat so anyone avoiding gluten doesn’t have to miss out on the...
Rainbow Salad Rolls – Easy No-Cook Dinner Bar
My husband took one bite of these rainbow salad rolls and said, "These are easier to make than tacos, and there's no cooking." He was right on both counts. If you've never made salad rolls at home, I want to change that today. They look impressive, come together in...
Brisket Bowls with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Tahini Sauce
These brisket bowls with roasted vegetables check every box for a satisfying, nourishing meal. Think tender shredded beef, caramelized Brussels sprouts and rainbow carrots over fluffy quinoa, finished with a creamy lemon tahini sauce. They’re hearty, high-fiber, and...
Asian-Inspired Beef and Rice Bowls with Brussels Sprouts
If you have leftover shredded beef in the refrigerator, these Asian-inspired beef and rice bowls are exactly what dinner should look like tonight. Bold, savory, and surprisingly simple to pull together, they turn yesterday's roast into something the whole family will...
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.