Chronic stress has a very real impact on the immune system. It raises inflammation, disrupts hormones, drains energy, and can make autoimmune symptoms even worse. You might not always feel stressed, but your body knows. It keeps the score. And when we skip self-care, we’re missing out on the vital rest our body requires to […]
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It is becoming well documented that proper nutrition is a top concern for anyone suffering from autoimmune issues. In order to stop the outward expression of your symptoms you must start by changing what you are putting inside your body. First let’s explore how a “normal” diet drives inflammation, then learn how nutrient-dense foods can
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After years of navigating my own autoimmune journey (through frustration, pain, fatigue, and eventually empowerment) I can finally say that I found the key to my health and wellness. Being someone who loves to learn, I engrossed myself into as many books and research articles I could get my hands on and even started listening
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Autoimmune fatigue is heavy, relentless, and deeply misunderstood. It’s not just tired. It’s not just needing more sleep. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You are likely dealing with autoimmune-related fatigue. Let’s dig deeper into this invisible symptom. It’s More Than Feeling Tired Autoimmune fatigue is different from everyday exhaustion. It shows up in ways
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If you’re living with autoimmune symptoms you’ve probably learned that proper nutrition is vital to health, but how do you actually go about “eating clean” or “following an anti-inflammatory diet?” Too often we know we want to eat better but getting started can just feel too overwhelming. Where do you start? What’s allowed? What’s not?
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The positive effects of exercise have been researched for decades and shown to be beneficial in many different areas of wellbeing. Daily exercise is generally known to increase heart health, bone density, and mental health as well as decrease obesity, diabetes, and dementia. However for those suffering from autoimmune disease there are additional benefits that
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Today’s the day, you have decided to cut dairy from your diet. Whatever your reason for cutting it out —whether you’re managing inflammation, balancing hormones, improving digestion, healing your skin issues, or just trying to feel your best—making the switch can feel a bit daunting at first, but it’s completely doable (and even empowering) with
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You have made the decision to go gluten free but now you don’t know where to start? As always, start with educating yourself. Eliminating gluten from your diet does not have to be difficult or overwhelming. In our world today we are fortunate to have many options and it all starts at the grocery store.
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Each Autoimmune Disease is complex and often misunderstood, with symptoms varying greatly from person to person. However, there are certain factors that are proven to contribute to the immune system dysfunction associated with Autoimmune Disease. Identifying and avoiding these triggers is the key to reducing immune system dysregulation. When your immune system is dysregulated it
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The word anti-inflammatory broken down in medical terminology is: prefix anti- (opposite of) root word inflammation and suffix -atory (characterized by). Meaning an anti-inflammatory diet is a diet related to doing the opposite of what is causing inflammation. Therefore this diet must primarily include foods focused on fighting inflammation. Because inflammation is a primary factor
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