No Grain No Pain – Is Quinoa Gluten Free?

A commonly asked question for those embarking on the No Grain No Pain diet – “Is quinoa a safe alternative to eat?” What is Quinoa? Quinoa is actually not a grain. It is a pseudocereal seed used by many as a gluten free substitute. It is a commonly used staple crop in South America, specifically […]
Is Oatmeal Gluten Free?

Is Oatmeal Gluten Free? Oats are commonly recommended for those going on a gluten free diet as a safe substitute food. The classic or traditional definition of gluten includes only wheat, barley, rye (sometimes oats, sometimes not). So the big question is – is oatmeal gluten free? Why All the Confusion? The common response I […]
No Grain No Pain – Thyroid Function and Nutrition
No Grain No Pain – Jessica’s Story
Suffering with chronic autoimmune disease, Jessica had severe allergies, asthma, eczema, fungal infections, and overall poor health. She was under the care of 6 different doctors, on multiple medications, and couldn’t keep weight on. She was down to 86 lbs, and some of her doctors accused her of being having bulimia. She followed the No […]
Gluten Free Food List – to Improve Your Health

A Gluten Free Food List That Won’t Make You Sick The Error-Free Gluten Free Food List Unfortunately, the gluten-free diet has been “adopted” by bloggers, diet book authors, magazines and other media, and they’ve turned it into something “more palatable” to the general public, but something that isn’t gluten free at all. For those with […]
Gluten Free Weight Loss? Here’s what you need to know.
Gluten is one of the root causes of inflammation. And inflammation is one of the main reasons we carry excess weight. When you understand the connection, it becomes easy to control and reduce the inflammation. Which in turn helps remove weight when needed. Have you gone gluten free to control your weight? Let us know […]
So You’re Gluten Sensitive… Now What?
Based on your quiz results, you may be Gluten Sensitive. But what does that actually mean? And what are you supposed to do from here? You may have a ton of questions and that’s why I created this quick resource for you to wrap your mind around it all. So let’s dive right in. Gluten, […]
No Grain, No Pain The Book

No Grain, No Pain is the culmination of decades of research and clinical experience into the realm of the gluten free world. My journey began in the VA hospital after seeing patient after patient suffer with chronic autoimmune pain syndromes. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, migraine headaches, hypothyroid disease, fibromyalgia were some of the […]
How To Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome

The Leaky Gut Conundrum A leaky gut can be one of the most challenging problems for those with gluten sensitivity. Primarily because the extensive damage caused by years of gluten exposure leaves this vital system in disarray. Gluten in some individuals can: Disrupt the gut barrier Alter healthy gut bacteria Cause GI inflammation Cause digestive […]
FDA Sued Over Glutens in Medication
Is There Gluten In Medications? The Wall Street Journal recently reported a story about a New York resident filing a law suit against the FDA for not adequately regulating gluten in medications. Currently their is no confirmed or verified database on medications being dispensed and the possibility that they may contain gluten. Additionally, there is […]
Is Coffee Gluten Free?

The Connection between Coffee and Gluten Sensitivity Is coffee gluten free? Before you jump into a panic attack about having your coffee taken away, please read the entire article and watch the video below. I am not condemning coffee, I am simply sharing with you recent research combined with many years of clinical experience dealing […]
Pain in the Grain
Can Going Gluten Free Eliminate Pain and Eczema? One of the most powerful patient success stories I have ever seen… At one point, this beautiful woman was so inflamed, you could not recognize her (see pictures below). Her video story says more than I ever could. Please watch it, share it, and help me help […]
Does Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Exist?
Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Over the last year, there has been major debate about whether or not non celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) exists. Now I know what many of you are already thinking…OF COURSE IT DOES! Just ask anyone without celiac disease who has had a dramatic change in health as a result of going […]
Prescription Drugs – Is This Funny or Sad?
Prescription Drugs – You Should Be Concerned I initially watched this comical break down on prescription drugs by John Oliver, and laughed so hard I cried. Laughter is Great Medicine I initially watched this video and just enjoyed the comedy, but after the laughter settled, I was somewhat disturbed. Mainly because I know so many […]
Gluten Free Warrior at The GRAMMYs
My Gluten Free Trip to the GRAMMYs This past Sunday, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the 57th GRAMMY Awards. The group I attended the event with were all experts in the nutrition and functional medicine/health, and not only was the music and ceremony awesome, but getting to hang out and chat with […]