I can do many things. I can do many things well. But, I am a terrible menu planner. This fall I am trying to simplify my life by coming up with a weekly menu plan which I may or may not stick to. Gluten free menu swaps are popular and perhaps I will try to […]

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Years ago, an occupational therapist mentioned using Epsom Salts in the bath when my daughter was being evaluated for sensory integration disorder. Unfortunately, she didn’t explain why so I thought it would just be calming. I didn’t realize it would be treating a mineral deficiency and that the sensory issues she was having were a […]

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  • Dinner Mom - Thanks so much for posting this! We did Epsom Salts for a while when I first learned about the boys having SPD. I haven’t done it in a while and you’ve inspired me to do it again! They also take Calcium/Magnesium every day. And fish oil…and Juice Plus!
    -Erin (Therapy Mom) and now ($5 Dinner Mom…I’m planning on getting GFCF labels onto the meals that are GFCF…as soon as I can!)ReplyCancel

  • noreen - This is a great article ! I will be sharing it with the readers on my Facebook page : I'll Tell You Why (Talking about Tactile Defensiveness).
    Best regards,
    Noreen O'Sullivan.ReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Epsom salts…do they need to be special ones or can I just get the ones they sell at Walgreens?ReplyCancel

    • samtunes - Any generic kind will do. If it says ma magnesium sulfate on the package you're good to go. Paying extra for pretty packaging will not make the chemical more effective.ReplyCancel

Whether to include oats on a gluten free diet is controversial. Many oats are not gluten free because of crop rotation – the same soil is used to grow wheat one season and oats the next. There are oats which are specially grown to be gluten free, but according to Wikipedia even the gluten free […]

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  • Anonymous - Could you point me toward this research, pls?

    “People with celiac who have the DQ8 gene seem to tolerate oats better than those with the DQ2 gene.”ReplyCancel

  • gfonwallstreet - Cheerios are often the first “solid” food that parents give to babies. Do you have a better suggestion?ReplyCancel

  • gfcfmom - looking for research will post when i find…i would go with fruits and veggies–either puree them or they sell a little mesh bag which you can put the fruit in and babies can suck and chew on the fruit on the go. Dehydrated peas and corn are also good on the go snacks. If you need cheerios, you can buy a healthier version at the health food store and RICE CHEX IS NOW GLUTEN FREE. Save the cheerios for after language has developed or 3-4 times a week at most.ReplyCancel

  • gfcfmom - Here is the link to the research on oats:
    The Molecular Basis for Oat Intolerance in Celiac DiseaseReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - thanks for the research link!ReplyCancel

  • eevelvet - I'm gluten intolerant — I don't have celiac. I'm doing a grand experiment at this very moment to see if I can eat oats. I added nuts, mostly to slow the glycemic spike, and haven't felt anything terrible in my stomach yet.

    Is there a resource for gluten-intolerant people? I see a lot about celiac, but that's an allergy and an absolute. Intolerance is much more subjective, and I'm having trouble finding a resource that is more than anecdotal. Thanks for your help!ReplyCancel
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