Standing Strong Wellness

Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies

I’ve never been much of a rule follower. In fact, I’ve been known to do something just because I was told not to. So when mulling over the idea of cookies for breakfast, it didn’t take much for me to be all-in. But these cookies aren’t your average “convenience” breakfast cookie. They aren’t overly sweet…
What to do for Low Stomach Acid

Bloating, Gastrointestinal Distress, Fatigue – sound familiar? Your stomach issues may feel like a mystery, especially because they can be so difficult to diagnose. Having low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is a common issue that you may have never heard of, but if you’re having digestion issues it might be worth looking into to see if…
December Update – I Kept it Together at Christmas (!!!)

December is joyous and stressful as hell. We all know it. It’s full of love and family, but its also busy and chaotic. At least that’s how it goes for me. Me and my sisters are now grown adults with significant others and kids (well, kid). Gone are the days of simplicity around Christmas where…
Make it Happen Monday

Making it Happen – how do we do that? Obviously working for what you want is so important. But I also believe that in many situations, the Universe has got to meet you halfway. Letting go is something I’ve never been good at, but there are some things that we just don’t have control over.…
Buffalo Chickpea Patties

Never has a recipe been more anticipated on SSW than this one. It might be because you’ve seen me making it on Instagram for the past year…. a lot. for the longest time, it’s been my best kept secret! But today, I’m spilling the details! Here’s how it all started: Hot For Food released the…
5 Different Ways to Use Kimchi

Now that we have come to appreciate the importance of gut health, so many of us want to focus on improving it. It helps to have a little guidance on how to put that into practice. Kimchi is a great way to add in some gut-healthy probiotics, and it’s actually quite versatile. In this post…
Maple Tahini Dressing

I don’t know about you, but dressing is one of those things I very rarely break my routine on. I typically make the same one over and over again, married to the tried and true! But there is something about a seasonal salad that deserves a seasonal dressing. It’s special, and it deserves something complimentary.…
Make it Happen Monday

Welcome to the first Monday of December! For some, December is a month filled with festive baking, family gatherings, and holiday cheer. For others, it’s just plain tough. We don’t get to decide when life gets tough on us – we don’t get to say “but it’s the holidays!” and our problems just disappear. No…
Arms and Shoulders – Workout Routine

If you’re looking for a quick and effective arm and shoulder routine, then you came to the right place! This workout only requires dumbells and a bench (or chair), so it’s easy to do at the gym or at home. After you feel the burn from this workout, let me know what you thought…
What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes?

It makes me so excited to see people getting interested in gut health. Why? Because the health of your gut is linked to the health of all your other body systems – including your nervous system. And let’s face it: with all the refined convenience foods we’ve gotten used to eating, our digestive systems have…