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What Kills a Sinus Infection Naturally (Surgeries Didn’t Help Me)

Take it from someone who had four sinus surgeries and was still sick, that sinus infection misery is real!  I have been on hundreds of courses of antibiotics over two decades and in my case, they only proved damaging in the long run. Sinus Infections are so common that more than 35 million people suffer […]
Doug Kaufmann and Erin Porter pointing to a sign that says Know the Cause

Can You Recover from Mold?

If you have landed here and are wondering if you can recover from mold, you have come to the right place.  So many people are unknowingly suffering from chronic ailments that they never dreamed were created by mold exposure.  The fact that you have an inkling of mold being your “cause” puts you ahead of […]
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Can Mold Cause a Sinus Infection? (From Someone Who Had 4 Sinus Surgeries)

Can mold cause a sinus infection?  According to the 1999 Mayo Clinic “bombshell” report, almost all sinus infections also have a fungal component as well as bacteria.  In fact, my Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor who specializes in fungal sinusitis taught me that bacteria is only a symptom of the real problem.  That bacteria is […]

Meatball Soup (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

At a loss for dinner ideas on the Kaufmann diet?  This Meatball soup is Kaufmann diet friendly and packed with nutrients.  This would be considered Kaufmann Phase 1 (also known as Kaufmann 1).  For more information about the Kaufmann diet read my article titled What Can I Eat or visit KnowtheCause.com.   Lastly, I was invited […]
Doug Kaufmann and Erin Porter pointing to a sign that says Know the Cause

The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and Mold Exposure

The link between autoimmune disease and mold exposure.  If you landed here, you are probably wondering if there is a connection.  I believe, as many do, there most certainly is.  Autoimmune disease and its link to mold illness is nothing new to people who study mycology.  The havoc and diseases mycotoxins (mold poisons) can create […]

Tomatoes Caprese (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

These Oven Fried Green Tomatoes are grain free, gluten-free, and are Kaufmann diet friendly.  If you are following Doug Kaufmann‘s diet this would be just fine on the Phase 2, also known as Kaufmann 2.  If you are not sure what the Kaufmann diet is, I have a full explanation in my article titled What […]
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How to Eat More Vegetables On the Kaufmann Diet

It seemed only natural to do a post regarding ways to eat more fruits and vegetables after my interviews with Supermodel Carol Alt, Joe Cross and Tommy Rosa.  We all, at some point end up changing our eating habits when our health starts to slip away.  In my case, I turned to the Kaufmann diet. […]

Chocolate Nut Crust (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

This no bake chocolate nut crust takes less than 3 minutes to make and if you are following the Kaufmann diet, it would be considered Kaufmann 2 friendly.  This chocolate nut crust is so versatile, lately I have been filling the crust with sugar free puddings and I also use it for my almond butter […]

Chocolate Brownies (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

These Kaufmann diet friendly brownies make it hard to believe you have just given up wheat and sugar.  When I realized my 20 year sinus infection was due to mold and not just bacteria, I knew I was going to have to make a life change because all the surgeries and antibiotics in the world […]
fruits and vegitables

Kaufmann Diet Phase 1 Food List (With Delicious Recipes)

The fact that you are here to gather the Kaufmann diet Phase 1 food list is exciting!  I embarked on this journey over 15 years ago due to decades of chronic illness.  Unbeknownst to me, this illness misery was due to toxic mold I was exposed to as a teenager in Manhattan.  I also didn’t […]
Eat Pray Get Well Book

If you suffer from Chronic Fatigue, Sinus Infections, Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Auto Immune Disease, Acid Reflux, Candida, Depression – this book is for you.

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I have been fortunate to be featured on national Television including PBS American Health Journal, Know the Cause, CTN, ABC, NBC, CBS and more. I was sick for decades, endured many surgeries, took over 100 courses of antibiotics, and then I changed everything and everything changed. My book Eat Pray Get Well is about overcoming a tumultuous childhood, decades of chronic illness, and finding God in the process. Includes exclusive interviews with renowned Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, Supermodel Carol Alt, Doug Kaufmann, and many more. Plus 55 gluten free recipes woven throughout. 

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