Food Philosophy: Recipes and ramblings from a gluten-free naturopath

Is it cold where you are??  We've had a really cold winter here in Missouri this year....ice storms, snow, unbelievable winds, and temps well below zero....BRRR! One of the things I absolutely LOVE about all this cold weather is the chance to make lots of yummy, warming soups and stews.  I love digging out my big soup pot and having it simmer all day long, filling my house with comforting smells. Our bodies are very resilient and yet, at the same time, very fragile.  They have been created as the perfect machine, able to repair themselves when taken care of properly.  Consider when you slip with that paring knife and cut a huge gash in your hand...OUCH!!  Immediately your body sends out an army of repair workers to fix it and usually, within just a few days, you won't even be able to see where the cut was; at the very worst, you may have a small scar as a reminder of your butterfingers.  What an amazing gift that is!!   At the same time, think of the fragility of